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Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident is reported to have drained up to $89 million in Bitcoin from over 1,200 addresses.
A significant attack on Coldcard wallets has resulted in substantial Bitcoin losses. The incident is reported to have drained up to $89 million in Bitcoin from over 1,200 addresses. Security researchers have identified a potential software flaw that may have enabled the theft.
It is believed that roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin was stolen in under an hour. Further information on the attack and its implications can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which has more details on the incident and what is currently known about the security vulnerability that may have led to the theft.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
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