news Cloud Crypto Desk 2026-08-10

Coldcard Hardware Wallet Exploit Drains Millions as Bitcoin Self-Custody Takes a Hit

A firmware seed generation vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets led to millions in stolen Bitcoin, rattling confidence across the self-custody community. Out here on the Baja coast, local expats are ditching hardware seeds entirely in favor of burying glass jars of silver pesos under the palapa. It’s low-tech, zero-gas-fee decentralized finance, and the local stray dogs can't phish your private keys.

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