Latest News and Articles about Self-Custody
Coldcard MK5 Launches as Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet with Better Usability and Security
Coinkite has launched the Coldcard MK5, its first major hardware refresh to the Bitcoin-only hardware wallet since the MK4 shipped in 2022. The pitch is simple: keep the paranoid-grade self-custody security, but make the thing a lot less annoying to use. Launch date: March 10, 2026 Main upgrades: better display, improved buttons, stronger NFC Security […]
Read More$8M in Bitcoin Reportedly Burned, Exposing BTC Scarcity and Self-Custody Risks
Bitcoin got a little scarcer after an unexplained transaction reportedly burned about $8 million worth of BTC, permanently removing coins from circulation and hammering home a brutal truth: Bitcoin does not care if you meant to do that. About $8 million in BTC was reportedly burned The coins appear to be permanently unspendable No clear […]
Read MoreDormant Bitcoin Wallets Move $8.3M After 11 Years: Burn or Lost Coins?
Two dormant Bitcoin wallets woke up after 11 years of silence, moving about $8.3 million in BTC and triggering fresh speculation about whether the coins were deliberately burned or simply lost to a bad key management move. 11-year dormancy: two long-silent Bitcoin wallets suddenly moved coins after more than a decade $8.3 million at stake: […]
Read MoreARMA Bill Would Lock Up Seized Bitcoin in U.S. Treasury Reserve for 20 Years
U.S. lawmakers want to stop the government from dumping seized Bitcoin like yesterday’s garbage and start treating it like a strategic reserve asset. The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) would consolidate federally held BTC into a Treasury-managed reserve and generally block sales for 20 years. Bill name: American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) Introduced: May 21, […]
Read MoreARMA Bill Would Make Bitcoin a U.S. Strategic Reserve Asset for 20 Years
Washington is moving closer to treating Bitcoin like a strategic asset instead of just seized property to be dumped at auction for quick cash. ARMA would create a Treasury-managed Federal Bitcoin Reserve No Bitcoin sales for 20 years by default Self-custody rights would be explicitly protected A bipartisan draft bill called the American Reserve Modernization […]
Read MoreARMA Pushes U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Bill to Lock 1M BTC for 20 Years
Bitcoin is back on Capitol Hill, and this time the push is straightforward: turn the White House’s reserve plan into law, lock the coins up for decades, and use them only if they help chip away at America’s $39 trillion debt. ARMA would codify Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order into law Treasury could buy up […]
Read MoreStacks Pushes Bitcoin Staking Model for BTC Yield Without Centralized Lenders
Stacks is taking another swing at Bitcoin-native yield, introducing a staking model that aims to let BTC holders earn rewards without handing control to a centralized lender. The pitch is simple enough: make Bitcoin more useful without turning it into a sloppy Wall Street-style yield toy. Bitcoin staking model: Stacks is pushing a new way […]
Read MoreSouth Carolina Passes Pro-Crypto Law Protecting Bitcoin, Self-Custody and Banning CBDCs
South Carolina has passed a new pro-crypto law that protects Bitcoin and other digital assets from discriminatory tax treatment, strengthens self-custody rights, supports mining activity, and blocks state authorities from using or testing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). No special crypto tax penalties Self-custody rights protected Mining support and a CBDC ban Governor Henry McMaster […]
Read MoreSouth Carolina Bans CBDCs, Protects Bitcoin Self-Custody in New Crypto Law
South Carolina has put a clear stake in the ground against central bank digital currencies while giving Bitcoin self-custody, crypto payments, and blockchain development a lot more legal breathing room. Self-custody rights protected CBDC participation banned for state agencies Mining and blockchain work get licensing relief More clarity for crypto users, builders, and businesses Governor […]
Read MoreIreland Seizes Another 500 BTC Linked to Clifton Collins, Total Hits 1,000 BTC
Irish authorities and Europol have seized another 500 BTC tied to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins, bringing the total recovered from the cache to 1,000 BTC. Another 500 BTC seized by Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau Total recovered now stands at 1,000 BTC Europol’s cybercrime unit provided technical support About 5,000 BTC may still be tied […]
Read MoreMinnesota Backs Bank Crypto Custody While Cracking Down on Bitcoin ATMs
Minnesota is splitting crypto into two buckets: banks may hold digital assets for customers, while crypto kiosks are getting the boot over fraud risks. Banks can now offer crypto custody under Minnesota’s rules Crypto kiosks, including Bitcoin ATMs, are being targeted over scam abuse The state is backing regulated custody while cracking down on weak […]
Read MoreVisa Tests Stablecoin Spending With WeFi in Global On-Chain Banking Pilot
Visa is testing stablecoin spending through a new on-chain banking pilot with WeFi, a move that pushes crypto further into everyday payments instead of leaving it trapped in back-end settlement plumbing. Visa and WeFi are piloting stablecoin spending through card rails Self-custody meets Visa acceptance in Europe, Asia, and Latin America Visa’s stablecoin settlement now […]
Read MoreClaude AI Helps Recover 5 BTC After 11 Years, Raises Bitcoin Security Warnings
A Bitcoin holder reportedly recovered access to 5 BTC after more than 11 years with help from Anthropic’s Claude AI — a tidy little win for AI-assisted Bitcoin wallet recovery, and a very blunt reminder that old digital messes never really stay buried. 5 BTC recovered after 11 years of lost access Claude AI reportedly […]
Read MoreJack Dorsey Pushes Bitcoin Toward Everyday Money With Block Payments Focus
Jack Dorsey is pushing Bitcoin toward the one use case that actually matters: money people can spend, save, and hold without begging a bank for permission. Through Block, he’s backing tools meant to make Bitcoin payments, self-custody, and merchant adoption more practical, not just more hyped. Jack Dorsey wants Bitcoin to work as everyday money […]
Read MoreSenate Banking Committee Schedules May 14 Crypto Legislation Markup in U.S. Push
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a May 14 markup for crypto legislation, putting Washington one step closer to deciding how much of the digital asset industry it wants to regulate, define, or shove into a bureaucratic straightjacket. Markup date: May 14 Focus: Senate Banking Committee review of crypto legislation Why it matters: U.S. rules […]
Read MoreBitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit 2-Year Low as BTC Supply Tightens
Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to a two-year low, and that’s usually what tightening supply looks like before the market starts paying attention. BTC held on exchanges has fallen sharply Less supply on trading platforms can magnify price moves Self-custody and long-term holding appear to be rising Bullish signal? Yes. Guaranteed moonshot? Not even close. […]
Read MoreCFTC Moves to Protect Non-Custodial Crypto Software and Self-Custody
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to formalize protections for non-custodial software, a step that could give crypto wallet developers and open-source builders more legal breathing room after the Phantom no-action precedent. CFTC wants clearer rules for non-custodial crypto software Phantom no-action relief set an important precedent Developer liability remains the big legal […]
Read MoreTrojan Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Banking Apps in Device Security Crackdown
A new trojan wave is taking aim at crypto wallets and banking apps, using fake software and sneaky device compromise to steal credentials, hijack sessions, and drain funds. It’s a grim reminder that in crypto, the blockchain is rarely the weak point — the phone or laptop usually is. Targets: crypto wallets and banking apps […]
Read MoreJudge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Retrial Bid, Calls Claims Baseless
Sam Bankman-Fried’s bid for a new trial in the FTX fraud case has been denied, with Judge Lewis Kaplan blasting the request as legally weak and treating it less like a search for justice and more like a desperate attempt to salvage a wrecked reputation. Retrial request denied Judge calls arguments “baseless” Witness claims rejected […]
Read MoreMARA Launches Bitcoin Foundation to Fund Security, Self-Custody and Open Source
Bitcoin mining giant MARA has launched the MARA Foundation at Bitcoin 2026, aiming to support Bitcoin security, self-custody, open-source development, and education far beyond its core mining business. MARA Foundation unveiled at Bitcoin 2026 Focus: Bitcoin security, self-custody, open-source development, and global education Key concern: fee market sustainability as block subsidies decline Long-term risk flagged: […]
Read MoreMARA Launches Bitcoin Foundation to Fund Security, Self-Custody, and Network Resilience
MARA Holdings has launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin development, education, and long-term network resilience. The move pushes the conversation beyond mining profits and into the less glamorous but far more important work of keeping Bitcoin secure, usable, and decentralised. MARA Foundation launched at the Bitcoin Conference Focus: Bitcoin network security, decentralization, and usability […]
Read MoreInstitutional Bitcoin Ownership Hits 8% as Custody Risk Grows
Institutional investors are now controlling a larger share of Bitcoin supply, with institutional ownership rising from 8% in 2024. That’s a big deal for liquidity, price discovery, and the future of Bitcoin’s self-sovereign promise — for better and for worse. Institutional BTC control rose to 8% in 2024 More coins off the market can tighten […]
Read MoreCake Wallet Adds Lightning Integration to Boost Bitcoin Payments and Privacy
Cake Wallet is taking another swing at Bitcoin usability with a new Lightning Network integration that aims to make fast payments easier without dumping users into the usual swamp of channel setup, liquidity headaches, and custody risk. That was the big takeaway from Episode 716 of the BlockHash Podcast, where Seth, COO of Cake Wallet, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Exchange Outflows Tighten Supply as Europe Surges in Trading Volume
Bitcoin Supply Tightens with Exchange Outflows as Europe Drives Trading Volume Surge Bitcoin is stirring up the crypto markets with a significant drop in exchange-held supply, hinting at a squeeze on spot liquidity, while Europe unexpectedly takes the wheel in trading activity. This twin trend of outflows and regional volume dominance offers a compelling look […]
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