Coldcard Bitcoin Attacks Grow As Losses Top 90M
A fourth wave of suspected attacks targeting Coldcard hardware wallet users has been identified, Galaxy Research's Head of Research Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) reported on August 3. The lat
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Coldcard Hack Triggers Biggest 'Small' Bitcoin Move Since FTX
The suspected hack of Coldcard hardware wallets has triggered a wave of on-chain activity not seen since the collapse of FTX in 2022, with small $BTC holders rushing to move their funds to sa
Ripple Urges XRP Ledger Nodes To Install Critical Security Fix
Ripple Director of Engineering Vijay Khanna urged XRP Ledger node operators on August 2 to upgrade to xrpld version 3.2.1 after developers spotted a validator manifest flood hitting the netwo
Pepeto Launch Date 2026: When Will PEPETO Be Listed on an Exchange?
A countdown clock is not a Pepeto launch date. That distinction matters more than almost anything else in this Pepeto price prediction, because right now, one exists and the other doesn't. Al
BitGo CEO Challenges Claude to Move 100 Bitcoin From Public Wallet
TLDR BitGo CEO Mike Belshe published a Bitcoin address holding 100 BTC and challenged Claude to move the funds. The full balance stayed in the wallet with no outgoing transaction as of Aug. 2
Crypto Security Is No Longer Just About Smart Contracts
Blockchain security has traditionally been associated with smart contract vulnerabilities and protocol exploits. While those risks remain, the industry is beginning to face a different type o
Coldcard Attack Accelerates As Suspected Fourth Wave Reaches 462 Wallets
A suspected fourth attack wave moved nearly 389 Bitcoin(BTC) from 462 addresses linked to Coldcard’s firmware flaw, Galaxy Research said Monday. Key Points: Researchers identified 218 transac
Solana Foundation CISO Warns AI Is Making Crypto Scams More Convincing
TLDR Solana Foundation CISO Michael Coates says AI is making crypto scams more convincing through phishing, impersonation, and voice deepfakes. The warning is about social engineering, not a
Uniswap Whales Accumulate as UNI Tests Key Support: Is a Rebound Coming?
UNI retests the crucial $3.90 to $4.20 support after a recent pullback. Whale accumulation and positive funding rates reflect continued bullish market confidence. Holding support could spark
How to Buy Crypto Fast Using a Bank Account in 2026
Today, users can purchase cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts through regulated fiat-to-crypto providers. Paybis is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange with 7M+ users. The plat
Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit Losses Reach $88 Million Amid Security Fallout
Losses from a security exploit affecting Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallets have reached $88 million, with attackers actively draining funds from affected devices in one of the year's most sig
How AI-Powered Crypto Trading Platforms Are Making Markets More Accessible and Easy to Trade
The cryptocurrency market never closes. Prices can change overnight, important news can appear without warning and emotional decisions can quickly disrupt a trading plan. These challenges hav