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Bitcoin active addresses surge to 980K after Coldcard firmware exploit drains up to $100M

Crypto Briefing·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin active addresses surge to 980K after Coldcard firmware exploit drains up to $100M

Bitcoin active addresses surged to 980K after a Coldcard firmware exploit drained up to $100M. The exploit highlights the critical need for robust security measures in crypto storage, potentially driving investors toward regulated custody solutions. The incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in self-custody hardware wallets.

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