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Galaxy Research Estimates Coldcard Hardware Wallet Exploit Losses at 1,789 Bitcoin With Substantial Portion Untouched

According to media reporting by Cointelegraph, a detailed investigation by Galaxy Research indicates that total losses from the Coldcard hardware wallet security incident reached 1,789 Bitcoin across thousands of addresses, though this figure is not officially confirmed. Researchers report that eighty-seven percent of these pilfered digital assets remain untouched in malicious holding addresses.

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Visual representation of blockchain data tracking hardware wallet exploit losses and unmoved Bitcoin addresses.Cointelegraph
CVColdcard / Galaxy ResearchSecurity & incidents

Galaxy Research Estimates Coldcard Hardware Wallet Exploit Losses at 1,789 Bitcoin With Substantial Portion Untouched

According to media reporting by Cointelegraph, a detailed investigation by Galaxy Research indicates that total losses from the Coldcard hardware wallet security incident reached 1,789 Bitcoin across thousands of addresses, though this figure is not officially confirmed. Researchers report that eighty-seven percent of these pilfered digital assets remain untouched in malicious holding addresses.

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Digital representation of blockchain cryptographic security frameworks and quantum resistance concepts.Crypto Briefing
CVMonadSecurity & incidents

Monad Proposes Wallet Upgrade Framework for Quantum Resistance and Key Recovery

According to reporting by Crypto Briefing, Monad has published a draft improvement proposal to decouple account authentication from wallet addresses, enabling in-place quantum-resistant cryptographic upgrades and simplified key management. This development has not officially confirmed any final protocol implementation date or mainnet activation schedule.

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Gemini trading interface and cryptographic network transfer graphiccrypto.news
CVGeminiOperations & access

Gemini Enablers XRP Transfers via XRPL in Singapore According to Reports

Gemini has reportedly enabled XRP deposits and withdrawals through the XRP Ledger network for users in Singapore, expanding asset utility beyond basic spot trading and custody. This operational update is not officially confirmed by primary regulatory filings.

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Cryptographic public and private key infrastructure diagram illustrating wallet security mechanicscrypto.news
CVColdcardSecurity & incidents

Understanding Public Key Cryptography, Wallet Addresses, and Recent Security Incidents in Digital Assets

According to crypto.news, public key cryptography forms the foundational layer of digital asset transactions, allowing users to prove ownership without revealing secret credentials. The publisher reported various technical distinctions between public keys and wallet addresses, alongside implementation flaws such as a reported hardware wallet vulnerability affecting digital asset holdings, though these claims remain not officially confirmed.

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Cryptocurrency security vaults and digital ledger representations symbolizing DeFi protocol exploit risks.crypto.news via LBank
CVTerm LabsSecurity & incidents

Term Labs Vault Incident Triggers Security Review Following Reported Exploitation

According to media reporting by LBank News based on crypto.news, Term Labs confirmed a governance exploit impacted its vaults, while external security firms estimated potential losses reaching approximately $8.5 million. The affected address reportedly accumulated about 2,843 Ethereum and 1.6 million DAI tokens following the unauthorized transactions. Furthermore, analytics providers traced the initial funding of the attacker's wallet back to Tornado Cash before the vault activities commenced. It must be noted that the total financial impact and exact vector remain unofficially confirmed by the protocol itself. This development is not officially confirmed.

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MANTRA Chain network interface graphic highlighting blockchain security and block production resumptioncrypto.news via LBank
CVMANTRA ChainSecurity & incidents

MANTRA Chain Resumes Blocks After Cosmos-EVM Fix

MANTRA Chain restarted at approximately 5:30 a.m. UTC on Aug. 22. Version 8.4.0 patched a Cosmos-EVM vulnerability and added security protections. Two MANTRA-managed wallets were affected, but user balances remained unchanged. MANTRA plans to publish a complete post-incident report in the coming days, while these reports remain not officially confirmed by independent auditors.

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