Coldcard exploit drives record OKX inflows as users rethink self custody
Coldcard exploit drives record OKX inflows as users rethink self custody
OKX says it has recorded record exchange inflows after the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit prompted some users to move assets from self custody.The exchange said it prevented $26.3 million in scam related losses and protected more than $1.1 billion in customer assets during the first half of 2026.Galaxy Research has confirmed thefts totaling 1,596 Bitcoin across three attack waves, with losses potentially reaching 2,055 Bitcoin if a fourth wave is verified.The Coldcard flaw has renewed calls from security experts for independent testing of hardware wallet firmware and seed generation.