Bitcoin Magazine argues that the Coldcard security failure, while severe, does not invalidate self-custody as a core Bitcoin principle. The piece says a firmware bug affecting entropy generation left some private keys easier to guess than intended, with more than 1,300 BTC reportedly stolen and some estimates putting losses as high as 2,000 BTC. It also cites reports that over 11,000 BTC moved to custodial exchanges as shaken users pulled back from one of the industry’s best-known hardware wallets. From there, the article turns into a broader defense of private key ownership. It says Bitcoin cannot abandon self-custody without giving up part of the reason it exists: reducing reliance on trusted third parties. To make that case, the author links the current debate to the 2008 financial crisis, then goes further back to the 1933 U.S. gold confiscation order, arguing that centralized custody helped make seizure and monetary debasement easier. The essay presents Bitcoin as a form of digital gold built to survive that kind of pressure through tools such as multisignature storage, cross-jurisdictional key distribution, and the easier movement of large amounts of value. The article was written by Juan Galt and first appeared in Bitcoin Magazine.

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Binance Card APAC edition is now available for Taiwan users – a virtual debit card with zero annual/monthly fees, up to 3% cashback in USDC, and Apple Pay/Google Pay support. Application takes about 5 minutes, but watch out for the 2% FX fee and data transfer to New Zealand.

The ECB has created two new workstreams for the digital euro, targeting ATM and payment terminal integration as well as testing and certification standards for devices and service providers.

The fifth edition of NFC Summit will take place June 4-6, 2026 at Unicorn Factory Lisboa, with daily attendance exceeding 5,000. New features include KAWAII summit, ACAI days, Agent vs Agent hackathon, and Stablecoin Day, alongside speakers from Arab Bank Switzerland, Opensea, OKX, and notable artists.

A comprehensive review of the top 10 hardware wallets including Ledger Nano X, Trezor Model T, Tangem, and more. Each wallet's security, supported coins, price, pros/cons are analyzed to help you choose the right cold storage.

BingX, a top crypto exchange, unveiled the BingX Card for everyday spending with crypto. Early birds get a $5 bonus and up to 6% cashback. Metal Card users enjoy $200 free ATM withdrawals monthly. No issuance or annual fees.

Ryder has raised a $3.2 million seed round led by Tim Draper. The hardware wallet startup says the funds will support production, hiring, and development of Ryder One, which uses TapSafe recovery instead of traditional seed phrases.