Bitcoin
This Bitcoin Bridge Shut Itself Down Because AI Was Finding Bugs Too Fast
Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz says attackers are finding vulnerabilities faster than its team can fix them, forcing it to suspend swaps indefinitely.
Coldcard Wallet Flaw Linked to $100 Million in Bitcoin Losses
Security concerns around 'seed generation' in hardware wallets have resurfaced after reports linked a key-generation weakness in COLDCARD to more than $100 million in losses for Bitcoin (BTC) holders, underscoring how small design trade-offs in randomness can cascade into catastrophic breaches. According to Decrypt, the incident was traced to insufficient 'entropy'—the amount of randomness used during seed creation—in a subset of COLDCARD devices.
Hashdex is shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors with just days to sell before a blind, unpredictable cash out
The $14.7 million Bitcoin ETF will liquidate from Aug. 18, while Hashdex's filings split on the payout date.
Trump-linked Bitcoin venture reaches $2.5 million settlement over loan allegation
The settlement highlights the heightened due diligence needed for investors in politically-linked crypto ventures amid legal complexities. Trump-linked Bitcoin venture reaches $2.5 million settlement over loan allegation.
SpaceX just posted a $540 million bitcoin loss and every corporate BTC holder felt it
SpaceX reported a $540M decline in bitcoin holdings in its first public earnings. Here is what the numbers mean for every corporate BTC holder.
Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves
The Aug. 5 bill-coupon mix will show whether financing pressure reaches Bitcoin-sensitive risk appetite or leaves reserves stable.
Ledger Says Coldcard Exploit Shows Bitcoin Wallet Security Must Adapt to AI
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says the Coldcard exploit underscores why certified hardware randomness matters—and why AI is reshaping wallet security.
Denver Bitcoin shoots his ColdCard Q to protest firmware vulnerability
The incident highlights the critical need for robust firmware security and user education in maintaining trust in hardware wallet solutions. Denver Bitcoin shoots his ColdCard Q to protest firmware vulnerability.
SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings
Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock.
BTC Hits $64,360, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks
Bitcoin posted a 0.8% gain, trading between $63,300 and a session high of $64,360, while holding support above $63,500 and keeping market cap at $1.29 trillion. A sudden rally triggered a heavy short squeeze, wiping out $35 million in short positions.
Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers
Offline keys still depend on entropy, firmware, signing and recovery, all built from fallible software and hardware.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: This Bearish Cycle Could End If This Pattern Is Confirmed
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs that its current bearish cycle could be coming to an end as whales accumulate over 30,000 tokens and spot ETFs close July with positive net inflows.
