Coinkite Inc. Cold Wallets Compromised in $140 Million Bitcoin Hack
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Coinkite Inc.
Toronto, Canada
Late July 2026
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Toronto-based crypto storage company Coinkite Inc. suffered a security breach. Investors collectively lost $140 million in bitcoin due to the compromise of cold wallets. The incident highlights security risks associated with crypto storage solutions.
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