Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 371 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
A recent hack on the Coldcard hardware wallet revealed a five-year-old firmware vulnerability. The incident has spurred the crypto industry to adopt more robust security measures, particularly around collaborative multisig setups. Cory Klippsten, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, is leading the charge for improved security standards.
A security flaw in the Coldcard hardware wallet has analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and FRNT Financial predicting increased demand for regulated bitcoin products, potentially benefiting custody providers and bitcoin ETFs as investors seek safer alternatives.
A major security breach has hit Coldcard, a popular Bitcoin hardware wallet, with over $100 million in Bitcoin stolen. The hack is ongoing, and users are advised to take immediate precautions to secure their funds.
A security initiative found 85 critical vulnerabilities across 390 Bitcoin-related open-source projects. The effort was spurred by a Coldcard exploit that led to $100 million in losses. The team used AI to scan for flaws, filing 4,962 total findings. This highlights the ongoing need for rigorous security in Bitcoin infrastructure.
Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider, has temporarily shut down because AI tools are discovering vulnerabilities faster than its team can patch them. This highlights the growing challenge of securing decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms against automated attacks.
Bitcoin saw 890,000 BTC moved in the past week, the highest activity of 2026, amid a security breach involving Coldcard wallets. Analysts at K33 suggest this could signal a potential market bottom.
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal $116 million in Bitcoin. The exploit affects older models and has prompted urgent warnings from security experts.
A mild coordinated green session, but the composition is more interesting than the price action. BTC $64,183 (+1.1%), ETH $1,869.83 (+0.7%), SOL $74.04…
Canadian asset manager 3iQ will oversee 10,000 Bitcoin for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project. This marks the first time a sovereign nation has entrusted a significant Bitcoin reserve to a private firm.
BitGo has transferred $7.4 billion in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from LayerZero to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This is the largest migration yet, bringing the total value shifted to nearly $15 billion.
A mild coordinated green session breaks the longest period of sub-1.5% daily moves since the July 21 bounce window.
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp warns that AI is making it easier for attackers to find wallet vulnerabilities. The recent Coldcard exploit shows even the most secure wallets can be compromised.
A possible fourth sweep of Coldcard wallets may push losses to $114 million. Users have minutes to act if they see their address in the mempool.
Panelists at a Prague industry event argued that Bitcoin is nearing the bottom of an extended downturn and positioned for a move toward $120,000. Expanding corporate treasuries, rising nation-state engagement, and macro debasement are reshaping market dynamics and challenging the traditional four-year cycle.
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has smaller Bitcoin holders moving funds back to exchanges for safety. This reverses the trend seen after the FTX collapse in 2022, where investors withdrew from exchanges. The exploit resulted in a loss of $89 million, according to blockchain analytics firms.
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan projects Bitcoin could reach up to $400,000 in its next cycle while calling DeFi and real-world asset tokenization the market's most promising sector.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has dropped 14% from its 2026 peak, as falling revenues force miners to shut down operations. Forward markets suggest no immediate relief, signaling continued pressure on the industry.
A sophisticated attack on Bitcoin cold wallets has now affected 4,500 addresses, with total losses nearing $89 million. The attacker is exploiting weak keys generated by Coldcard wallets and has shifted tactics to target smaller balances and alter how funds are collected on-chain.
Macro investor Jordi Visser breaks down recent liquidations in tech equities, changing hedge fund leverage dynamics, and why Bitcoin and crypto rails stand to benefit from the rise of AI agents.
Coinkite has issued a security warning for Coldcard Mk3 users, advising them to create a strong BIP-39 passphrase and move funds to a new wallet. The warning follows reports of 594 BTC stolen from affected users.
Nearly 1,200 Bitcoin addresses were drained of over 1,000 BTC, worth approximately $70 million, due to a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets. Galaxy Research reports this as one of the largest Bitcoin thefts linked to a hardware flaw.
A software bug in the Coldcard hardware wallet has led to the theft of nearly 600 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million. This incident is causing some investors to question the safety of managing their own private keys and consider alternatives like Bitcoin ETFs.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers explained his decision to step down from public Bitcoin company 21, citing a divergence in vision with the board while taking personal responsibility for the outcome.
Strategy, the world's largest corporate bitcoin holder, reported an $8.2 billion loss for Q2 2026 due to falling bitcoin prices. The company has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments to address investor concerns over its preferred securities.