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Inside the Coldcard Hack That Drained Over $100 Million in Bitcoin: Uneasy Money
A five‑year‑old randomness flaw in the Coldcard hardware wallet allowed hackers to steal more than $100 million worth of Bitcoin, exposing a critical security weakness.
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What happened
A five‑year‑old randomness flaw in the Coldcard hardware wallet allowed hackers to steal more than $100 million worth of Bitcoin, exposing a critical security weakness.
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Global impact / market context
The breach shows that even trusted security devices can be compromised, prompting investors to reassess risk management and possibly diversify storage methods, while Ethereum’s policy debate could shift market dynamics.
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The hack highlights vulnerabilities in hardware wallets, a key security tool for crypto investors, and comes as Ethereum debates changes to its issuance policy, affecting supply dynamics.
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What to watch
- Whether other hardware wallet manufacturers will patch similar randomness bugs, which could reduce future theft risk. Analyst inference
- The response of regulators and exchanges to large‑scale crypto thefts, potentially leading to tighter security standards. Analyst inference
- Ethereum’s upcoming decision on cutting ETH issuance, which may influence investor sentiment and Bitcoin’s relative attractiveness. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- ETH — Ethereum
- BTC — Bitcoin