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Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

Hackers have exploited a flaw in Coldcard wallets to steal Bitcoin worth up to $89M from over 1,200 addresses.

By · Published August 3, 2026  06:27 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026  19:55 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

The story of the Coldcard wallet attack quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. Bitcoin prices declined amidst reports of ongoing exploitation and increasing losses.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Hackers have exploited a flaw in Coldcard wallets to steal Bitcoin worth up to $89M from over 1,200 addresses.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The attack has been ongoing, with the latest wave sweeping 389 Bitcoin in a single sweep. The Block and CoinDesk both report that the losses have grown to $70M, according to Galaxy Research.

Bloomberg.com coverage describes the Coldcard as Bitcoin's safest hiding place, complicating the narrative of the attack. The attack has been described as a fourth wave, suggesting previous incidents.

The exact scale of the attack is unclear, as the total amount stolen varies across reports. The Block and CoinDesk both cite Galaxy Research, but the total amount stolen is not yet clear.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 50d ago.

Questions people are asking

What is a Coldcard wallet?

A Coldcard wallet is a type of hardware wallet used to store Bitcoin securely.

How many Bitcoin were stolen in the latest attack?

The latest attack swept 389 Bitcoin.

How many addresses were affected?

Over 1,200 addresses have been affected.

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Bitcoin Coldcard Hacking Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Theft

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