Monday, August 3, 2026Vol. XII · No. 214

Technology

Coldcard's $38 million (so far) exploit shakes faith in self-custody, may push investors to ETFs

A software bug in popular hardware wallet Coldcard that led to the theft to this point of nearly 600 bitcoin worth roughly $38 million is prompting questions about security and whether managing private keys has become too risky for everyday investors.

Coldcard's $38 million (so far) exploit shakes faith in self-custody, may push investors to ETFs
Wire / Centuries Mutual

A software bug in popular hardware wallet Coldcard that led to the theft to this point of nearly 600 bitcoin worth roughly $38 million is prompting questions about security and whether managing private keys has become too risky for everyday investors.


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