Coldcard’s $120M Nightmare: Bitcoin Mempool Under Siege
The $120M Coldcard hack floods Bitcoin’s mempool, spiking fees to $48. James Park breaks down the supply-chain attack, what it means for hardware wallet users, and how to protect your crypto.
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Bitcoin Kidnapping Plot: Missouri Trio Charged in Crypto Extortion Scheme
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Coldcard Attack Wasn’t a Bitcoin Hack, Here’s What Actually Happened
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Bhutan’s GMC Puts Bitcoin Treasury to Work After 10,000 BTC Pledge
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FBI Agent Arrested for $1M Crypto Theft: Insider Threat Exposed
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States Sue to Block Trump Tariffs Over Forced Labor Claims
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Former FBI Agent Stole $1M in Crypto, Then Asked ChatGPT for Investing Advice
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Coldcard Hack Nears $114M: Self-Custody Under Siege
Coldcard Bitcoin hack nears $114M in losses as AI-driven phishing targets self-custody users. Learn how to protect your cold storage from this new threat.