AI Scan Uncovers Bitcoin Node Flaw That Could Crash Windows and Mac Systems

The disclosures are the first made under Bitcoin Core's revised security policy, which calls for publishing vulnerabilities that AI tools can easily find more quickly, rather than keeping them confidential for an extended period while users upgrade. CoinDesk described the three flaws as the first disclosed under the project's new rules for bugs that are easy to find.

According to BitKE, the automated scan used a large language model to examine the code, with human contributors verifying the findings before they were submitted to the project's security team. Bitcoin Core developers said additional medium- and high-severity vulnerabilities were also involved.

Attackers behind the Binance breach converted stolen stablecoins into Ether via Aave, while Tether and Circle moved to block billions in assets.