BTC news: Early bitcoin wallet wakes after 15 years with $3.2 million transfer
Aug 07 2026 04:50 UTC - Shaurya Malwa
The 50 BTC remained in the receiving address Friday, but that wallet has previously sent funds to FalconX-labeled deposits, leaving open whether the old stash is being reorganized or moved closer to a trading venue.
➤ A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 has moved approximately $3.2 million worth of BTC to a SegWit address linked to institutional brokerage FalconX.
➤ The transfer occurs amidst heightened security concerns following a major exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets, prompting long-term holders to review their storage.
➤ While the movement of these early Bitcoins draws attention, there is no direct evidence linking this specific wallet to the Coldcard vulnerability.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coindesk-btc-news-early-bitcoin-wallet-wakes-after-15-years-with-3-2-million-transfer-2361113312?utm_source=binance
Aug 07 2026 04:50 UTC - Shaurya Malwa
The 50 BTC remained in the receiving address Friday, but that wallet has previously sent funds to FalconX-labeled deposits, leaving open whether the old stash is being reorganized or moved closer to a trading venue.
➤ A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 has moved approximately $3.2 million worth of BTC to a SegWit address linked to institutional brokerage FalconX.
➤ The transfer occurs amidst heightened security concerns following a major exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets, prompting long-term holders to review their storage.
➤ While the movement of these early Bitcoins draws attention, there is no direct evidence linking this specific wallet to the Coldcard vulnerability.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coindesk-btc-news-early-bitcoin-wallet-wakes-after-15-years-with-3-2-million-transfer-2361113312?utm_source=binance