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Hackers found a way to steal Bitcoin without private keys
Researchers disclosed that older Electrum wallets (pre‑4.8.3) can be exploited by malicious servers that replace transaction details when users manually raise fees, allowing theft without private keys; version 4.8.3 adds checks to prevent the attack. Initia’s USDC bridge on Noble fell to a $63 reserve after a MoveVM script‑caching bug caused withdrawal failures, with no clear remediation timeline. Canada’s consultation proposes direct stablecoin redemptions for retail holders, capping fees at 1% and setting a three‑business‑day issuer deadline, with implementation aimed for fall 2027.