Bitcoin price nears $64K despite Strategy sale, Coldcard
Bitcoin rebounds above $63,000 despite Strategy’s 1,638 BTC sale, miner selling pressure and a fourth suspected Coldcard wallet sweep.
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CZ and Willy Woo Spark Debate: Exchanges Are Safer Than Self-Custody (Flash News)
The comments came as the Coldcard saga continue to unravel.
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Ledger CTO: Multisig Not Always the Right Answer
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has urged Bitcoin users not to rush into adopting multisig wallets following the recent Coldcard security incident.
U.Today•Alex Dovbnya4 Aug
Galaxy estimates Coldcard exploit may have stolen up to 2,055 Bitcoin
Galaxy Research has estimated that losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability have reached 1,596 Bitcoin across confirmed attack waves and could climb to about 2,055 BTC, or nearly $130 million, if a suspected fourth wave is verified. Galaxy…
Bitcoin losses from Coldcard hack could swell to $130 million, Galaxy Research says
Galaxy said on X that it suspects the losses to be greater once the yet-unconfirmed fourth wave of attacks is included.
The Block•Danny Park4 Aug
Bitcoin nears $64,000 as traders look past the fourth Coldcard sweep
CoinDesk•Shaurya Malwa4 Aug
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra4 Aug
Willy Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin Recovery
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo estimates authorities have a 20% to 40% chance of recovering part of the bitcoin stolen through the Coldcard vulnerability. Historical crypto recoveries spanning billions of dollars underpin that outlook, while security leaders urge victims to preserve evidence that could support future claims. Woo Points to Previous Recoveries Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms4 Aug
Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence
The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Aug
What Is an Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallet? Why the Coldcard Exploit Changes the Conversation About Offline Security
Air-gapped wallets keep private keys completely offline, reducing exposure to hackers—but they're not immune from threats.
Coldcard's RNG Bug Has Reportedly Compromised As Much As 2,000 BTC
A weak RNG in Coldcard wallets has cost users an estimated +$100M worth of BTC in less than a week.
What to do if you’re a Coldcard victim
Coldcard’s bug cost victims over $88M worth of BTC, and recovering any of it starts with law enforcement, not a DM on social media.
Protos•Aaron Wise3 Aug
Jameson Lopp says Coldcard exploit exposes limits of Bitcoin’s ‘don’t trust, verify’ mantra
Lopp said AI is reshaping wallet security by helping attackers uncover bugs and developers audit code faster.
The Block•Kyle Baird3 Aug
Bitcoin rebounds to $64K as Coldcard hack rattles self-custody confidence
The Coldcard hack challenges self-custody's reliability, potentially shifting trust back to institutional solutions and sparking security innovation.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3 Aug
'I Did Everything Right': Coldcard Victims Recount Losing Life Savings
Bitcoiners who followed self-custody best practices — air-gapped devices, steel seed plates, safety deposit boxes — describe watching years of savings disappear in minutes as attackers exploiting the Coldcard flaw drained more than $114 million.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team3 Aug
2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens
Amid the Coldcard chaos that has rattled bitcoin holders for days, a wallet dating back to Dec. 2013 suddenly shifted 500 BTC at block height 960867. The eye-catching transfer lands as a growing string of long-dormant wallets has sprung back to life, adding fresh intrigue since the Coldcard breach first surfaced on July 30. Two […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman3 Aug
Coldcard Thefts Near $114 Million as Fourth Attack Wave Hits
A firmware bug that shipped in 2021 made Coldcard seeds guessable, and attackers have drained more than 1,800 BTC since Thursday. The latest sweep can still be outbid in the mempool, giving some victims a window to rescue their coins.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team3 Aug
Bitcoin community responds swiftly to Coldcard exploit as 1,367 BTC drained from vulnerable wallets
The swift community response highlights the critical role of open-source code in enhancing security and mitigating future vulnerabilities.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Aug
Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen
Bitcoin Magazine Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen Bitcoin wallets continue to be drained in the ongoing hack. This post Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
A timeline of Coldcard’s $85M bitcoin theft
Coldcard firmware didn't properly utilize true random number generators, letting attackers sweep over 1,359 BTC last week.
Protos•Aaron Wise3 Aug