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Image: CointelegraphGalaxy 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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CointelegraphGalaxy 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.
Crypto BriefingMonad 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.
crypto.newsGemini 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.
crypto.newsUnderstanding 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.
crypto.news via LBankTerm 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.
crypto.news via LBankMANTRA 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.