Bitcoin hardware wallet maker destroys some inventory after more than $88 million stolen

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker destroys some inventory after more than  million stolen
Coinkite destroyed its remaining Coldcard inventory after a firmware vulnerability was exploited to steal at least 1,367.05 BTC, worth about $88.6 million, from thousands of bitcoin wallets. The company released a patched firmware version and is working with affected customers and law enforcement to help recover funds and identify those responsible. #Coinkite #Coldcard #Chainalysis #FBI

Keypoints

  • Thieves exploited a Coldcard firmware flaw to steal bitcoin from customer wallets.
  • Coinkite destroyed all remaining inventory built with the vulnerable firmware.
  • A patched firmware version was released to prevent further abuse.
  • Galaxy Research said at least 1,367.05 BTC, worth about $88.6 million, was stolen.
  • Chainalysis said the attacker targeted high-value wallets first and moved quickly.

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