Coldcard breach leaves Canadian Bitcoin holders with 25% of attributed losses
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Chainalysis data indicates the ongoing Coldcard-related hack has disproportionately impacted Canadian Bitcoin holders, representing 25% of attributable losses, with total losses estimated up to $110M. The geographic concentration of victims (also including Australia, the U.S., and Thailand) highlights persistent operational security and custody risks around hardware-wallet supply chains and user workflows. Near term, the incident can weigh on confidence and spur risk-off behavior in BTC-related flows.
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● Medium
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ME News said that on Aug. 5 (UTC+8), Chainalysis wrote on X that the Coldcard hack hit Canadian Bitcoin holders especially hard. Chainalysis' analysis of the attacker and victim set shows Canadian BTC holders made up 25% of losses attributed to the incident. Galaxy Research estimates put total losses as high as $110 million, and Chainalysis also mapped the hack's geographic footprint as the investigation continues. Material losses were also reported among users in Australia, the United States and Thailand. (Source: ChainCatcher)
