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Coldcard exploit pushes July losses to $247M as second-worst month of 2026

Cointelegraph·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Coldcard exploit pushes July losses to $247M as second-worst month of 2026

The Coldcard exploit caused over $100 million in losses, pushing July crypto thefts to $247 million. This makes July the second-worst month of 2026 for crypto thefts, according to the report. The exploit significantly contributed to the monthly total, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto space.

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