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Image: decrypt.co via LBankColdcard Bitcoin Exploit Balloons to $88 Million as Attackers Keep Draining Wallets
According to reporting by LBank News and Galaxy Research, a third wave of thefts targeting Coldcard Bitcoin wallets has pushed observed losses to approximately 1,367 Bitcoin across 4,585 addresses, though these figures remain not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
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decrypt.co via LBankColdcard Bitcoin Exploit Balloons to $88 Million as Attackers Keep Draining Wallets
According to reporting by LBank News and Galaxy Research, a third wave of thefts targeting Coldcard Bitcoin wallets has pushed observed losses to approximately 1,367 Bitcoin across 4,585 addresses, though these figures remain not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
crypto.news via LBankColdcard Bitcoin Losses Rise to $88.6 Million in Third Reported Wave
According to LBank News citing reporting from crypto.news, Galaxy Research estimated that approximately 1,367.05 BTC has been drained across 4,585 addresses in three suspected attack waves linked to a Coldcard firmware vulnerability. The initial wave on July 30 removed 1,082.65 BTC from 1,196 addresses in a short duration. Published findings indicate that while software updates patch future key generation, existing vulnerable seeds cannot be repaired automatically and remain at risk unless migrated. These figures and attack attribution remain not officially confirmed by a first-party forensic audit.
crypto.news via LBankMinnesota Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect Following Reported Fraud Losses
According to media reporting from LBank News and crypto.news, Minnesota enacted a statewide prohibition on virtual currency kiosks effective August 1, 2026, following fraud complaints involving nearly $1 million. The measure requires machines to halt transactions immediately and mandates complete physical removal by December 31, 2026. This development has not officially confirmed by every single federal authority, though state departments have verified local enforcement protocols.
CoinDeskSEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following Jurisdictional Challenge by CME
According to reporting by CoinDesk on August 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily frozen its earlier approval of Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin options product. This administrative pause responds directly to a formal legal challenge filed by CME Group in June 2026. CME argues that because bitcoin functions as a commodity, derivatives tied to its valuation fall strictly under the regulatory domain of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than the securities regulator. The suspension remains active while commissioners evaluate the jurisdictional boundaries, with public comments scheduled through August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by an independent administrative adjudication beyond published agency orders.
CoinDeskSolana Foundation CISO Warns Artificial Intelligence Is Escalating Crypto Social Engineering Risks
According to CoinDesk reporting, Solana Foundation Chief Information Security Officer Michael Coates stated that artificial intelligence vulnerabilities and synthetic identities will catalyze the upcoming wave of blockchain security threats. This assessment has not officially confirmed any specific active attacks within the Solana ecosystem.
CoinDeskBinance Founder CZ Advises Wallet Diversification Following Reported $70 Million Coldcard Security Failure
Following a major security breach affecting Coldcard hardware devices that resulted in massive losses, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has suggested that crypto holders spread their digital assets across multiple wallets to mitigate risks. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by every single independent audit authority beyond published reports, highlights persistent vulnerabilities in self-custody solutions.