Ah, I see.
Are confidential transactions still seen as possible? Is the bug viewed as fix-able?
Yes, it's coming, only a little bit slower than anticipated. If I remember correctly, there will be first a dedicated client for stealth transfers and when it has been tested enough, GUI will be implemented to the regular wallet.
Stealth = confidential + blinded transfers
Developers will know better but I think it will need maybe a month or so until it's ready.