Attackers exploited a firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets, regenerating private keys to steal over $89 million in Bitcoin from thousands of addresses. The ongoing exploit, potentially orchestrated by AI, highlights a critical vulnerability in self-custody solutions.
Smaller Bitcoin transfers reached levels not seen since FTX collapse, with 39,600 BTC moved on Friday, amid an ongoing suspected Coldcard hack. The incident, which has drained 1,367 BTC ($88.6M) from 4,585 addresses, reignites debate over Bitcoin self-custody vs. third-party platforms.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced plans to roll out a native non-custodial Gram wallet across its messaging app this summer, potentially bringing self-custody crypto payments to over 1 billion monthly active users instantly and without fees. The move revives the cryptocurrency's original name and expands Telegram's backing of The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.
MetaMask introduced Money Account, a self-custody feature combining stablecoin yield, payments, and trading on the Monad blockchain. The product offers DeFi lending via mUSD stablecoin, aiming for a neo-banking experience, amidst ongoing US regulatory debates on yield-bearing stablecoins.
En 2026, la protection des cryptomonnaies devient vitale face aux faillites, arnaques et IA malveillantes. Ledger propose des solutions de self-custody accessibles et sécurisées, avec des appareils comme le Nano S Plus, Nano X, Nano Gen5, Flex et Stax, ainsi que des services comme Ledger Recovery Key et Ledger Recover pour une gestion simplifiée et sécurisée des actifs numériques.
Microsoft's latest research reveals CryptoBandits malware, spread via malicious USB shortcuts, targets self-custody crypto wallets. It steals seed phrases, replaces copied addresses with attacker-controlled ones, and uses Tor for communication, highlighting endpoint security risks in crypto transactions.
Ledger now supports the ADI token on ADI Chain, a UAE-linked layer-2 network focused on stablecoins and tokenized assets. Backed by International Holding Company, ADI Chain aims for institutional use cases like cross-border payments and trade settlement.
Self-custody wallet by Chainwith opens two-week user activation across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Aptos, with prizes starting at $100.
