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Hidden flaw in Coldcard wallets linked to $88.6 million Bitcoin theft

A hidden flaw in Coldcard cryptocurrency wallets led to the theft of Bitcoin valued at $88.6 million. The headline does not provide further details about the affected users or scope of the vulnerability.

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The incident highlights a major cybersecurity risk for cryptocurrency wallet users and could affect confidence in digital-asset security.

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  1. How a hidden flaw in Coldcard wallets led to an $88.6m Bitcoin theft ↗thenationalnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

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