Bitcoin

Three Missouri men face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to kidnap a Bitcoin holder in Connecticut, in a case that underscores the growing threat of physical violence against cryptocurrency investors.

Hardware wallet maker Ledger has issued a stark warning to the cryptocurrency industry following the recent Coldcard exploit, calling it a serious reminder that security depends on randomness.

A bitcoin wallet holding $36 million in stolen funds has become an unlikely public message board, as hack victims and opportunists pay tiny amounts to attach permanent notes to the thief.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and head of crypto fund Maelstrom, published an essay arguing the AI infrastructure buildout is a credit bubble in the mold of 2008, not a tech earnings story like 2000.

Hardware wallet makers Trezor and Foundation have warned of a surge in phishing attempts following the Coldcard firmware exploit.