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Liquid Network restores full bitcoin backing following $320 million exploit

The Liquid Network has confirmed that its bitcoin reserves have been fully re-established following a significant $320 million exploit that occurred in September. The necessary fun

The Block · 2026-11-03 · source

Tether holds 150,000 bitcoin worth $11.5 billion, CEO Paolo Ardoino says

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that the company holds 150,000 bitcoin, valued at approximately $11.5 billion. Ardoino did not specify the exact location or custodial arrangemen

CoinDesk (Bitcoin tag) · 2026-11-03 · source

Seed Phrase Storage Mistakes Beginners Make

Seed phrases are crucial for recovering access to Bitcoin funds in self-custody, yet beginners frequently make storage errors that jeopardize their assets. Common pitfalls include

Stacker News · 2026-11-03 · source

Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof

The article reports that Binance has significantly reduced the Bitcoin holdings in its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) wallet. Following a transfer of approximately 7,499 BTC re

Cointelegraph Bitcoin · 2026-11-02 · source

BTCPay Server Urges Shutdown After Reports of Hot-Wallet Sweeps | The Defiant

BTCPay Server, a leading open-source Bitcoin payment processor, has issued a critical security advisory urging its users to immediately shut down their servers. The urgent recommen

Stacker News · 2026-11-01 · source

Sparrow Wallet 2.5.6 ➜ Mejoras en códigos QR

The article, though truncated, announces the release of Sparrow Wallet version 2.5.6. This update specifically focuses on "Mejoras en códigos QR," or improvements to QR codes. Thes

Stacker News · 2026-11-01 · source

A Nasdaq-listed company may sell $450 million bitcoin, citing Binance hack and quantum fears

Nasdaq-listed Next Technology Holding is contemplating the sale or loan of a significant portion of its Bitcoin treasury, specifically 5,833 BTC, which is valued at approximately $

CoinDesk (Bitcoin tag) · 2026-10-31 · source

$8 Million Crypto Kidnapping Lands Texas Brothers 15-Year Prison Terms

Raymond and Isiah Garcia have been sentenced to 15-year prison terms in Texas for their involvement in an $8 million crypto kidnapping. The brothers held a Minnesota family at gunp

Decrypt · 2026-10-30 · source

Bitcoin Beginners Newsletter #122

Stacker News · 2026-10-30 · source

Trezor Warns CryptoBilis Buyers After Report of Hardware Implant in Safe 5

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has issued a warning to buyers of its CryptoBilis Safe 5 after a report surfaced alleging a hardware implant in one of the devices. Although Tre

Decrypt · 2026-10-30 · source