Bitcoin Security & Custody
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Bitcoin Faces Block Rejection as BIP-110 Enforcement Nears
Bitcoin nodes enforcing BIP-110 will soon begin rejecting non-signaling blocks, raising the risk of chain splits and operational uncertainty for miners, exchanges, and node operators as the signaling window closes with low support
AI Security Sprint Flags 6,700 Bitcoin Project Issues in 55 Hours
A rapid AI-driven review uncovered thousands of potential vulnerabilities across hundreds of Bitcoin-related projects, but the true scale of confirmed risks and fixes remains unclear as validation data is still missing
Physical Crypto Thefts Top $30M in 2026 as France Faces Surge
Over $30 million in cryptocurrency was forcibly stolen in the first half of 2026, with France experiencing a sharp rise in violent attacks linked to leaked tax data and targeted family incidents
AI Threatens Bitcoin Custody Security Before Quantum Computing Arrives
AI is accelerating the discovery of vulnerabilities in Bitcoin custody systems, raising new risks for cold storage and hardware wallets even as Bitcoin's core cryptography remains unbroken
Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO After Compliance Overhaul
Bithumb locked in a 2028 IPO goal and 2027 preliminary review as it moves to K-IFRS, tightens internal controls, and rebuilds trust after a costly operational error drew regulator scrutiny
Trump Media Moves 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, Denies Sale
Trump Media sent 2,628 BTC worth about $165 million to Crypto.com on August 2 in two transfers. The firm says the coins were not sold, while analytics firms flagged a probable sale and residual balances match disclosed loan collateral
Coldcard Firmware Bug Drains $89M From Bitcoin Wallets
A March 2021 Coldcard firmware flaw let attackers steal about 1,367 BTC worth roughly $89 million from thousands of addresses. Researchers say vulnerable wallets remain at risk and urge immediate fund moves
Bitcoin Faces Governance Test as Bugs, Covenants, and Quantum Risks Collide
Bitcoin's next protocol upgrades confront unresolved bugs, new custody tools, and looming quantum threats, all while miner support fractures and governance faces its toughest coordination challenge in years
Flashcoin Scams Still Target Crypto Traders in 2026
Fake balances that vanish after a brief appearance keep tricking peer-to-peer buyers. Learn how confirmations, explorers, and pressure tactics separate real transfers from flashcoin fraud
Seed Phrase Backups Create Major Self-Custody Security Gaps
Lost or exposed recovery phrases still wipe out self-custody holdings more often than chain exploits. Here is how paper, single-site, and digital backups fail-and what UKey Seed Ring claims to change
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Holds Up Better for 2026 Investors
Bitcoin offers higher growth potential with sharp drawdowns, while gold delivers steadier capital preservation. Spot ETFs, supply rules, and inflation-hedge data shape how U.S. investors may weigh both assets in 2026
UKey Seed Ring Offers Wearable Backup for Crypto Seed Phrases
UKey's Seed Ring stores wallet recovery indexes in a battery-free NFC ceramic ring, separating seed backup from transaction signing for self-custody users who want less fragile paper notes
Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Bitcoin to Remote Key Theft
A vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets could let attackers remotely reconstruct private keys from seeds generated on certain firmware, putting user funds at risk and requiring urgent action.
Congress Moves to Block Lawsuit Targeting Dormant Bitcoin Wallets
A lawsuit seeks ownership of nearly 3.8 million dormant Bitcoin using lost-property laws, while a new Congressional bill aims to prevent self-custodied crypto from being claimed as abandoned due to inactivity