8 stories about Self Custody from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 5, 2026.
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 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.
After Binance suspended services in the EU, 70% of user withdrawals went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to MiCA-regulated platforms. This highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance in the crypto space.
Polymarket has enabled instant self-custodial Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network using Spark. This feature allows users to deposit Bitcoin directly from their self-custodial wallets without relying on centralized exchanges.
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of a New York lawsuit seeking to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets.
Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users’ Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.
Bull Bitcoin has obtained a MiCA license in France while maintaining full self-custody and privacy features. Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure.
Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4's dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions.