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Bitcoin holder loses 80 BTC worth $5.2 million after moving funds to reseller-bought Ledger

Crypto Briefing·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin holder loses 80 BTC worth $5.2 million after moving funds to reseller-bought Ledger

A Bitcoin holder lost 80 BTC worth $5.2 million after moving funds to a Ledger purchased from a reseller. The incident highlights the critical importance of buying hardware wallets from official sources to ensure asset security. The loss underscores risks of third-party resellers in the crypto hardware market.

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