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Is bitcoin self-custody safe? ETF alternative gains traction after Ledger security shock

A reported case of an unauthorized component being inserted into a Ledger hardware wallet has reignited debate over how to store bitcoin. The industry is split over whether self-custody, in which individuals manage assets directly, is safer than holding bitcoin through spot exchange-traded funds run by custodians. The incident highlighted physical security and supply-chain trust issues. Supporters of ETFs cite reduced security burdens, while critics warn that concentrating assets with a few custodians could create new single points of failure.

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Michael Saylor says 1 percent of Bitcoin opponents fuel division as quantum debate spreads

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor urged the Bitcoin community to prioritise unity over internal disputes as the cryptocurrency enters a new phase of global adoption. He said Bitcoin supporters agree on 99 percent of what matters and should not let the remaining 1 percent divide them, adding that most global capital has yet to enter Bitcoin’s monetary network. His remarks come as debate continues over quantum-computing threats and post-quantum transition plans.

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Bitcoin faces biggest governance dispute in years as BIP-110 raises chain split fears

Bitcoin is facing its biggest governance dispute in years ahead of the blockchain reaching block height 961,632, as debate spreads over BIP-110, a proposal to limit non-financial data in transactions. Supporters say it protects Bitcoin’s original purpose and reduces node costs. Opponents question the push process and warn enforcement without broad economic consensus could fuel a minority chain split and raise censorship concerns.