Topic: #custody
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Coldcard Firmware Flaw Exposes $114M Bitcoin Theft, Accelerates ETF Shift
A firmware vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets, active since March 2021, enabled attackers to drain over $114 million from more than 5,200 users by early August 2026. The incident is driving institutional and retail investors toward spot Bitcoin ETFs and regulated custodians as safer alternatives to self-custody.
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Circle Gets New York Trust Charter for Custody Services
Circle's subsidiary Circle Internet Trust Company LLC received a limited purpose trust charter from New York's financial regulator, allowing it to provide fiduciary and custody services under state banking law.
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Xapo Bank: Gibraltar-Regulated Bitcoin Custody and USD Banking
Xapo Bank, a members-only Gibraltar-regulated institution, combines Bitcoin custody with USD banking, debit card access, and yield products for high-net-worth and Bitcoin-native users seeking cross-border financial services.