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How the Coldcard Exploit Moved 233,000 BTC — and What It Reveals at $63,950
A July hardware wallet attack triggered one of the largest self-custody migrations in recent memory. Here's what the response tells us about where Bitcoin security is heading.
Coldcard's $120M Hack at $64,132 Puts Bitcoin Custody Practices Under a Microscope
A major hardware wallet breach is moving Bitcoin onchain and reshaping how institutions think about self-custody — just as ETF inflows quietly climb.
What the Coldcard Exploit Tells Us About Bitcoin Custody at $63,879
A still-active hardware wallet vulnerability has cost users at least $100 million. The market's calm response reveals something important about how Bitcoin custody risk is understood today.
What the Coldcard Exploit at $62,765 Reveals About Bitcoin Custody Risk
A hardware wallet security breach now approaching $114M in losses is reshaping how holders think about cold storage, even as Bitcoin holds relatively steady near $62,800.
Coldcard Security Breach Reshapes How Bitcoin Holders Manage Risk at $63,028
A spreading hardware wallet exploit has pushed small holders toward exchanges in a pattern not seen since FTX — while mining difficulty and regulatory signals add fresh context to Bitcoin's current position.
Coldcard Seed Flaw Drains $70M in Bitcoin, Shaking Self-Custody Trust
A weak seed-generation bug let an attacker sweep 1,082 BTC from nearly 1,200 wallets without ever touching the devices. Coinkite has released a patch, but questions about self-custody linger.
Fed's Hawkish Hold Keeps Bitcoin Near $64,785 as Clarity Act Stalls
The Federal Reserve held rates steady but offered a hawkish tone, leaving Bitcoin largely unmoved near $64,785 while Senate negotiations over the Clarity Act grind on.
Fed Rate Decision Holds Bitcoin Near $64,200 as Hike Risk Lingers
Markets are pricing a Fed hold today, but a credible minority expects a surprise hike. Bitcoin is steady above $64,000 as traders wait for clarity.
South Korea Market Crash Pulls Bitcoin to $63,411 as Senate Shelves Clarity Act
A sudden 11% plunge in South Korea's Kospi sent risk assets broadly lower Monday, dragging Bitcoin down roughly 2% while U.S. lawmakers quietly shelved the Clarity Act.
Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Pause Lifts Bitcoin Back Above $65,000
A temporary halt in U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz strikes sent oil tumbling and pushed Bitcoin above $65,000, while long-term holders show the least selling activity in four years.
Bitcoin Slips Below $64,000 as ETF Volume Hits 9-Month Low
Bitcoin fell under $64,000 on Saturday as stock markets retreated and ETF trading hit its quietest week since October 2024, while quantum security debates resurfaced around Bitcoin's long-term architecture.
Iran Tensions Pull Bitcoin to $64K as Clarity Act Hits Senate Roadblock
Renewed US-Iran hostilities sparked a $225M ETF outflow and pushed Bitcoin below $65,000, while partisan gridlock is threatening to stall crypto's biggest regulatory bill before August recess.