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BTCPay, a bitcoin payment tool, tells users to switch off their servers after reports of drained wallets
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Omkar Godbole
Source published: 02/11/2026, 04:41:16 UTC
Briefing created: 02/11/2026, 06:32:18 UTC
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Briefings
BTCPay, an open-source Bitcoin payment tool, reported investigating potential wallet drain issues. The project maintains that its founder attributes the reports to older versions prior to 2.4.2, but has not provided a specific loss figure or confirmed a fix. The investigation status remains unresolved as of the provided snapshot.
Key points
- BTCPay's founder attributes reported wallet drain issues to versions older than 2.4.2.
- The project has not announced a specific loss figure or confirmed a technical fix.
Context
BTCPay is an open-source Bitcoin payment tool where users can manage their wallets and payments. Reports suggest potential security vulnerabilities affecting older software versions.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single statement from the founder regarding version history. No specific loss figures, dates of the incident, or confirmation of a fix are provided in the source.
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