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Ledger Raises Alarm on AI Risks Following Coldcard Exploit
Ledger's CTO warns about AI risks in light of Coldcard's vulnerability exploitation, emphasizing the need for better code verification practices.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coldcard Breach Prompts Security Reevaluation in Self-Custody: Insights from Cory Klippsten
Cory Klippsten discusses the Coldcard hack's impact on self-custody security and how users are adapting their strategies in response.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ex-LAPD Officer Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years for Bitcoin Heist
Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, received a life sentence plus 15 years for a $350,000 Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping, with additional charges pending.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's 500-Day Rule Faces Crucial Challenge Ahead
The 500-day rule for bitcoin trading signals a potential buying opportunity, but analysts warn that changing market dynamics may alter its effectiveness this cycle.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
AI Credit Bubble Could Propel Bitcoin to $1 Million, Says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues that the AI credit bubble could drive Bitcoin to $1 million, resembling the credit situation of 2008.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Dragonfly Estimates Coldcard Hack Prevention Cost at $2
A $2 investment in AI code inspection could have prevented the Coldcard hack, according to Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi, as losses reach $100 million.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Executive Believes Crypto Industry Will Thrive Despite CLARITY Act Setbacks
Bitwise's Matt Hougan asserts that the crypto industry will thrive regardless of the CLARITY Act's potential failure in the U.S. Senate.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Bulls Face a New Challenge as Key Ratio Shifts
Bitcoin faces a challenging shift as the S&P 500-to-bitcoin ratio surpasses its 200-week average, indicating a potential end to its price dominance over stocks.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Stolen Bitcoin Wallet Becomes Message Board for Pleas and Offers
A wallet linked to a hacker holding $36 million in stolen bitcoin has turned into a message board for victims and opportunists leaving notes for the thief.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Steady at $64,000 Amid Stock Market Records and Hormuz Deal Talks
Bitcoin remains stable at $64,000 as global stock markets reach new highs, while Ether is the only major cryptocurrency to decline this week.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Boltz Bitcoin Bridge Suspends Service Amid AI-Driven Threats
Boltz has halted its Bitcoin swap service indefinitely due to a rise in AI-assisted cyber attacks, ensuring that user funds remain secure.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Ledger Warns of Security Risks in Bitcoin Wallets Due to AI
Ledger warns that the Coldcard exploit highlights vulnerabilities in Bitcoin wallet security, emphasizing the need for independent verification of randomness generation.
Mercation Admin3 min