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A task-scam operator was among the largest victims of a Ledger wallet theft, losing more than 60 BTC, or about $4.8 million. Chainalysis said the funds were drained from three Ledger addresses after devices linked to reseller CryptoBilis were compromised.
Google’s Willow quantum chip has reduced a key class of errors by roughly 40 times, renewing debate over the future security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The breakthrough is not enough to break wallets today, but crypto networks are beginning preparations for quantum-resistant systems.
Nine crypto companies have launched the Quantum Alliance to prepare blockchains for future quantum attacks. The group says 6.4 million bitcoin have exposed public keys, while experts disagree over when the threat may arrive and whether vulnerable coins should be frozen or moved.
Altcoins outpaced bitcoin as Celestia surged 16%, Injective gained 7.7% and LayerZero rose 7.3%. Bitcoin stayed near $82,100 while markets reduced the expected chance of an October Federal Reserve rate increase after Chair Kevin Warsh offered no policy signal.
A fraudster who allegedly made millions through fake online job offers lost 60 bitcoin, worth more than $4.9 million, after attackers accessed Ledger wallets compromised with unauthorized hardware implants sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis.
Bitcoin slipped as a late U.S. stock selloff drove the Nasdaq down 2.15% and sent the VIX 22% higher. Oil, Treasury yields and AI-linked shares also moved sharply, while crypto ETF flows remained mixed and bitcoin stayed near $81,000.
Bitcoin is testing a 20-month moving average at $87,165 that CryptoQuant considers a potential turning point. A successful reclaim could put previous records back in focus, while Moneyiar data shows BTC at $80,927.34 and down 2.5% over seven days.
Hardware wallets keep crypto private keys offline, but 2026 exploits involving Coldcard firmware and tampered Ledger devices show that cold storage is not risk-free. Manufacturers are now broadening devices for AI agents and preparing for possible quantum threats.
Capital B posted a $78 million first-half loss after a $75.8 million noncash Bitcoin impairment, but continued raising funds and expanded its holdings to 3,139 BTC by June and 3,538 BTC by September.
XRP remains far below its 2018 record while bitcoin, ether and other major tokens have surpassed theirs. Analysts cite a 63% increase in circulating supply, weaker trading and network activity, limited fund inflows, Ripple’s payments focus and past SEC uncertainty.
Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 before rebounding to nearly $82,000 in Asian trading. The recovery came alongside gains in South Korean chipmakers, while traders watched the $84,000 level, U.S. inflation implications and an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
A scammer reportedly lost 60 Bitcoin, worth about $4.8 million, after using tampered Ledger hardware wallets infected with seed-phrase spyware. The case comes as Asian authorities tighten crypto oversight, Thailand launches Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, and South Korea moves against 27 unregistered platforms.
Russia’s central bank says direct peer-to-peer crypto trading between individuals will become illegal on July 1, 2027. Residents will have to use registered intermediaries, while transfers to personal non-custodial wallets and certain crypto lending activities will also be restricted.
Grayscale research says bitcoin’s one-year realized volatility has fallen to 43%, placing it within the range of some S&P 500 stocks and below 19% of index constituents. The cryptocurrency remains 35% below its record despite a strong quarter.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoin could benefit from nearly any AI outcome, from explosive economic abundance to a severe bubble-driven recession. He acknowledges Bitcoin’s volatility and risks including government action and quantum computing, while Moneyiar data puts BTC at $82,209.
The United States became a net Bitcoin importer in 2026 for the first time since 2022, as institutions accumulated the cryptocurrency while overseas users increasingly adopted dollar-pegged stablecoins, according to Chainalysis research reported by Bitcoin Magazine.
Bitcoin briefly dropped below $80,000 after US producer inflation surged, helping trigger $939.24 million in crypto liquidations. Traders cut Bitcoin’s odds of reaching $100,000 by Christmas, while upcoming options expiries concentrate risk around $78,000 and $95,000.
Ledger says a criminal group bought hardware wallets, installed implants to capture seed phrases, and returned the devices through resellers. The disclosure follows customer losses in Southeast Asia, with blockchain investigator Specter estimating that $86 million was drained.
