Did Bitcoin Change Forever After the COLDCARD Hack? | Zach Herbert | BFM273

Did Bitcoin Change Forever After the COLDCARD Hack? | Zach Herbert | BFM273

August 10, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 273

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Zach Herbert discusses the implications of the COLDCARD hack on Bitcoin security and the future of digital authority.

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