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Big week in crypto. And this time, the question is whether AI could crack the encryption protecting our crypto wallets — years before quantum computers were expected to pose a threat. An Ethereum researcher has warned the industry to prepare for “bunker mode”, and Vitalik Buterin has weighed in. So, how worried should we actually be?

Then, a hardware wallet horror story. Devices sold through an official Ledger reseller allegedly had hidden spy modules inside, with around $87 million in crypto linked to the suspected attack. It's a reminder that sometimes the biggest security risk isn't the technology itself, but who you trust to supply it.

And finally, a sign of just how mainstream crypto payments could become: Samsung is bringing USDC transfers to around 82 million eligible Galaxy phones in the US. No separate crypto app required.

Let's get into it 🚀

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TIMESTAMPS

2:03 The AI overlords are coming for your crypto!

5:50 Ledger hardware wallets take a reputational hit.

9:51 And a good news story - stablecoins are going mainstream

13:00 Short, sharp news bites

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