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Coldcard exploit could boost demand for regulated bitcoin exposure, analysts say

Cantor sees positive read-through for crypto custody providers, while FRNT says the breach could drive some investors toward bitcoin ETFs.

By Will Canny, AI BoostAug 5, 2026

Person wearing a skeleton mask, with a lifted finger to their mouth. (Max Bender/Unsplash)

Markets

Coldcard hack sparks a self-custody security overhaul: Cory Klippsten

The attack exposed a five-year-old firmware flaw. The industry’s rapid response is accelerating the adoption of collaborative multisig security.

By James Van StratenAug 5, 2026

Head and shoulders photo of Swan CEO Cory Klippsten (Swan)

Tech

'Bypass' Attack in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Could Trick Users Into Sending Incorrect Funds

Bitcoin hardware wallet Coldcard is fixing a flaw that could trick users into sending bitcoin on the mainnet when they meant to use its testnet.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 25, 2020

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