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THE "UNHACKABLE" BITCOIN TRAP: How $120M Was Stolen Offline!

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A $120 Million Bitcoin hack just proved that storing your crypto offline is not as safe as you think. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Mark Malek breaks down how hackers drained "unhackable" hardware wallets without ever connecting to the internet or obtaining a physical device.Mark uncovers the shadow data inside Bitcoin’s mempool, which spiked past 89,000 pending transactions as panicked holders scrambled to migrate funds in real time. Discover the difference between counterparty risk and firmware risk, why self-custody advocates and ETF analysts are split over security models, and the exact mathematical flaw inside hardware random number generators that exposed cold storage wallets.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do  not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#bitcoin  #cryptohacks  #selfcustody  #cryptonews  #MarkMalek #WallStreetTruthbombs #bitcoinsecurity  #mempool  #cryptosecurity  #personalfinance Support the show

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