ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF sees $620M inflows after Coldcard hack rattles self-custody community The Coldcard hack highlights the vulnerability of self-custody, prompting a shift towards perceived safer investment vehicles like Bitcoin ETFs.
Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.
via Cointelegraph · 11m ago (12:00 UTC) 📰 also reporting: The Block, Decrypt
Crypto Wrench Attacks on Pace for Record Year as $30M Stolen in 2026: Chainalysis The blockchain analytics firm says home invasions are becoming more common, France has emerged as the leading hotspot, and some attackers are using increasingly sophisticated laundering techniques.
More than $30 million stolen in violent crypto attacks in 2026 as France emerges as ‘wrench attack’ hotspot: Chainalysis Chainalysis says more than $30M was stolen in violent crypto attacks in 2026 through mid-year, with France the top hotspot.
Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.
Britain clears Paramount’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery – business live Downturn in UK and eurozone construction eases while in financial markets, European shares rise and Brent crude hovers around $80 a barrelMax Jones, director and head of construction at Lloyds.
Fed’s Warsh open to September rate hike if inflation rises Warsh's stance may signal a shift towards tighter monetary policy, impacting market expectations and reducing the likelihood of rate cuts.
Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.
South Korea’s semiconductor workers rise as AI chip boom reshapes economy and drains crypto liquidity The AI chip boom in South Korea is reshaping career aspirations and investment trends, potentially diminishing the allure of cryptocurrency markets.
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Flash crash briefly fells SK Hynix while SocGen strategist says Korean shakeout is nearly done SK Hynix stock dived 30% in premarket trade in Seoul before recovering much of the lost value.