Btcpay reports hot wallet thefts, issues shutdown warning

Bitcoin.com News reports that Btcpay Server issued an emergency shutdown warning on November 1, 2026, due to reports of bitcoin theft from hot wallets...

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Bitcoin.com News reports that Btcpay Server issued an emergency shutdown warning on November 1, 2026, due to reports of bitcoin theft from hot wallets linked to self-hosted payment servers. Founder Nicolas Dorier stated that the compromises were associated with versions prior to 2.4.2, while servers running version 2.4.7 were unaffected. This warning follows closely after another incident, highlighting ongoing security concerns.

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Source published: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:00:36 +0000

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