'This Will Only Get Worse': Famous Bitcoin Critic Warns of AI and Quantum Danger for BTC
The Coldcard exploit started a wave of fear that Bitcoin holders haven't yet witnessed.
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The Coldcard exploit started a wave of fear that Bitcoin holders haven't yet witnessed.
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Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 3
Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn warned early Monday that a fourth coordinated attack wave is likely targeting Coldcard users. The random number generator (RNG) exploit has been linked to 1,367.05 Bitcoin (BTC) from 4,585 addresses across three confirmed waves. A verified fourth wave would push totals higher. Coldcard Exploit Deepens as Suspected Fourth Wave Sweeps The post Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit Enters Fourth Wave With 462 New Suspected Victims appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Victims with pending transactions may still have a brief chance to outbid attackers using Bitcoin's Replace-by-Fee feature.
The bridge allowed payment through Aug. 1, while the proposed Arch facility's BTC amount, LTV and liquidation terms remained undisclosed. The post Bitcoin miner gambles on a 4-day bridge loan equal to 97% of its BTC treasury value – the deadline passed without in total silence appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Oil and Treasury yields fell after fresh U.S.-Iran talks eased inflation fears, but bitcoin and ether failed to catch a bid as fresh Coldcard-linked sweeps pushed observed losses to nearly $89 million.
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An artificial intelligence model reportedly identified the same critical vulnerability in minutes.
Wallets tied to the Truth Social parent now hold about as much bitcoin as the company previously pledged as note collateral, making its next 10-Q the key test of whether recent Crypto.com transfers were custody moves or sales.
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Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, is now closely monitoring bitcoin’s 200-week moving average, a key long-term support level that the cryptocurrency has historically respected.
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The signed agreement targets closing within 12 business days but leaves the required capital increase and approvals unresolved. The post Ten mystery investors are using 2,380 BTC to completely hijack a Nasdaq company and gut its leadership appeared first on CryptoSlate .
June's weak jobs data lifted Bitcoin to $62,000. Here's why Friday's report could cut the other way this time. The post Weak June Jobs Data Lifted Bitcoin to $62,000. Will Friday Send BTC Tumbling? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Bitcoin's 2026 volatility trails South Korea's AI-driven KOSPI, as Samsung and SK Hynix swings expose leveraged ETF risk. The post Bitcoin Is Now Calmer Than South Korea’s AI-Driven Stock Market appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Some outsiders of the cryptocurrency market are unexpectedly gaining traction.
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After June’s brutal slide from May, bitcoin miners finally caught a bit of breathing room. July mining revenue climbed by $38.93 million over June, offering a modest rebound, but not enough to erase the pressure many operators have been battling for months. May’s Boom Quickly Turned Into June’s Bust The latest six months of mining […]
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Japan could formally confirm joint currency action with Washington on Monday, and one official told Reuters the operation is still ongoing, turning the announcement into a live market event. Bitcoin trades near $63,000, exposed to a bond market problem most crypto traders have not priced. The Bond Market Reason Behind the Cooperation The 2011 comparison The post Japan Could Trigger the Biggest Market Shock of 2026: How Might Bitcoin React? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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BitGo CEO Mike Belshe posted an Anthropic Bitcoin wallet challenge worth $6.3 million. The 100 BTC has not moved. The post This CEO Just Dared Anthropic to Hack His $6.3 Million Bitcoin Wallet appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Craig Wright, the Australian who long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, resurfaced with a sharp critique of Bitcoin current governance. His argument centers on a single idea: the base protocol should never change, and anyone who can change it holds too much power. Why Wright Wants Bitcoin Rules Permanently Fixed Protocol immutability means the fundamental The post The Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto Attacks Bitcoin Governance Model appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Trump Media has continued reducing its BTC exposure after another major sale at a loss.
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The winner actually had the best month in terms of market performance in a year.
XRP funds led altcoin inflows in July, extending a four-month streak that increasingly separates them from most rival products. The US-listed funds attracted $27.29 million during the month, nearly twice Solana’s $14.62 million intake, according to SoSoValue data. Chainlink followed with $4.54 million, while Hedera products added $3 million. Bitcoin and Ethereum remained the dominant […] The post XRP extends the longest active ETF inflow streak in crypto as rival funds struggle for fresh cash appeared first on CryptoSlate .