Wallet

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Bitcoin

MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support to Expand Multichain Wallet

MetaMask has officially rolled out native support for Bitcoin, marking a significant step in its evolution toward a fully multichain wallet. Users can now handle Bitcoin directly within the application, alongside Ethereum and EVM assets and Solana. This update allows seamless management of the leading cryptocurrency without needing separate wallets

Scam

Trezor Wallet Users Targeted as Phishing Threats Increase After Fake Firmware Emails

Phishing attacks disguised as urgent notifications from Trezor have surged in recent days, putting hardware wallet owners at greater risk of losing their crypto holdings. These deceptive emails claim a severe hack on Trezor's backend systems and demand immediate firmware updates to secure accounts. Security experts urge users

Legal

US Government Pushes for Five Year Prison Term in Samourai Wallet Case

The United States government has recommended the maximum five-year prison sentence for Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill, the developers behind the privacy-focused Samourai Wallet. Both men pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter. As their sentencing approaches, the prosecution portrays

MetaMask

MetaMask Launches Multichain Support for Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin Coming Soon

MetaMask has introduced a major update to its wallet software, enabling users to handle multiple blockchain addresses through a single account. This change moves away from the traditional setup where each account tied to one specific address and required separate profiles for different networks. The announcement came on Monday, marking

Bitcoin

Square Launches Integrated Bitcoin Wallet and Payment System for Merchants

Square, the payments platform under Jack Dorsey and Block Inc., unveiled its new Bitcoin solution on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption for small businesses. The product, known as Square Bitcoin, equips merchants with tools to accept Bitcoin payments directly at the point of sale while managing

Regulations

EU Advances Centralized Regulation for Crypto Firms and Stock Exchanges

The European Union is preparing to shift oversight of key financial players, including cryptocurrency companies and stock exchanges, to its central markets regulator. Verena Ross, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, shared details of these emerging plans in a recent interview with the Financial Times. This move aims

Lightning Network

Lightning Network Eclair Node Exploit Enables Funds Theft Attack Prompting Urgent Upgrade

Lightning Network users running Eclair software face a serious security risk after the recent disclosure of a vulnerability that could allow attackers to siphon funds from affected nodes. The issue affects versions 0.11.0 and earlier, where a flaw in blockchain monitoring during channel closures leaves nodes unable to

Security

Major Cyber Attack Targets Crypto Users via Compromised NPM Packages

Ledger’s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Guillemet, issued a critical warning today urging users to exercise extreme caution due to a large-scale supply chain attack targeting the JavaScript ecosystem. The attack, which has compromised the Node Package Manager (NPM) account of a reputable developer, has potentially exposed millions of users

Bitcoin

El Salvador Strengthens Bitcoin Security with Multi-Address Strategy to Counter Quantum Threats

El Salvador has taken a bold step to protect its national Bitcoin reserve by redistributing its holdings across multiple wallet addresses, a move designed to safeguard against the emerging threat of quantum computing. The country, which has embraced Bitcoin, is proactively addressing concerns that advanced quantum computing could one day

Gemini

Gemini Launches Self-Custody Wallet and Onchain Trading Portal to Expand Crypto Access

Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has unveiled a self-custody wallet and an onchain trading portal, marking a significant step toward broadening its decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings. This launch aligns with the company’s strategic push to diversify its services following a confidential filing for

Wallet

Google Play Store Clarifies Crypto Wallet Requirements Following Backlash

Google has updated its policy for Bitcoin and crypto wallet applications on the Play Store, sparking initial concerns among developers and users in the crypto community. The change, first reported on August 13, 2025, requires developers to obtain specific licenses in 15 jurisdictions, including the United States and the European

Bitcoin

Samourai Wallet Devs Plea Guilty in High Stakes Crypto Case

A significant development has emerged in the legal saga surrounding Samourai Wallet, as co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have reportedly changed their pleas to guilty. This shift, revealed by crypto news outlet The Rage on July 29, 2025, marks a potential turning point in a case that has

Wallet

Telegram Launches Self-Custodial Crypto Wallet for U.S. Users

Telegram has introduced its TON Wallet feature to users in the United States, enabling them to send, receive, and manage digital assets directly within the app. The integration, which requires no additional downloads or extensions, marks a milestone as the first self-custodial crypto wallet embedded in a major U.S.

Hack

Crypto Website Attacks Surge as Trezor, CoinMarketCap, and Cointelegraph Face Exploits

A wave of cyberattacks has hit major cryptocurrency platforms, with Trezor, CoinMarketCap, and Cointelegraph all reporting security breaches over the past few days. These incidents, occurring between June 20 and June 23, 2025, highlight a growing threat to crypto users as hackers exploit website vulnerabilities to launch phishing scams and

Lightning Network

Lightning Network Wallet Alby Faces Uproar Over Inactivity Fees and Unauthorized Bitcoin Withdrawals

The Lightning Network wallet Alby is under fire as users express outrage over a policy that has led to unexpected Bitcoin withdrawals from inactive accounts. Labeled as “inactivity fees,” these deductions have sparked heated debates about transparency, custodial risks, and the broader challenges facing the Lightning Network. The controversy, which

Wallet

Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Infrastructure Firm Privy to Enhance Digital Financial Services

Payments giant Stripe has announced its acquisition of Privy, a leading crypto wallet infrastructure company, in a move that signals deeper integration of cryptocurrency into mainstream financial systems. The deal, revealed on Wednesday, is set to close in the coming weeks, with Privy continuing to operate as an independent product

Malware

Crocodilus Malware Variant Targets Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets with Advanced Seed Phrase Collector

A sophisticated new variant of the Crocodilus mobile malware is raising alarms among crypto users, as it now features an automated seed phrase collector designed to steal sensitive data from Bitcoin and crypto wallets. The Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) team at Threat Fabric, a leading cybersecurity firm, issued a warning

Legal

World Liberty Financial Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Trump Wallet

World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to President Donald Trump and his family, has taken legal action against a company promoting an unauthorized Trump branded Bitcoin and crypto wallet. The move underscores the Trump family’s efforts to control their brand. A cease-and-desist letter was sent to Fight Fight

Donald Trump

President Trump Set to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet

President Donald Trump is poised to deepen his footprint in the crypto market with the launch of the TRUMP Wallet, a new trading application designed to promote his TRUMP memecoin alongside other digital assets like Bitcoin. The initiative, developed in collaboration with cryptocurrency firm Magic Eden, signals Trump’s growing

Crime

US Justice Department Seizes Domains Linked to LummaC2 Malware in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

The U.S. Justice Department has taken decisive action against a major cybercrime tool, announcing the seizure of five internet domains connected to LummaC2, a notorious malware used to steal sensitive information from millions of victims worldwide. The operation, revealed on Wednesday, targets a sophisticated malware that has facilitated crimes

Wallet

Edge Crypto Wallet Unveils Duress Mode to Bolster User Safety Amid Rising Threats

In a significant step toward enhancing user security, Edge, a leading crypto wallet provider, has introduced Duress Mode, a feature designed to protect users in high-risk, real-world scenarios. As crypto related kidnappings and coercion incidents rise globally, this innovative tool offers a discreet safeguard for individuals who may face physical

Cardano

Cardano Joins Brave Wallet through Input Output Partnership

In a significant move for the Cardano ecosystem, Input Output (IO), a leading blockchain infrastructure firm, has partnered with Brave Software to integrate Cardano into the Brave Wallet. This collaboration brings full Cardano support to the privacy-focused browser’s native wallet, enabling users to manage native assets, participate in governance,

Wallet

Rumble to Launch Crypto Wallet to Compete with Coinbase

Rumble, the video-sharing platform celebrated for amplifying alternative media voices, is venturing deeper into the crypto space with the development of a non-custodial crypto wallet. Announced on May 9, 2025, by CEO Chris Pavlovski, the wallet is slated for release by the third quarter of this year. Designed to prioritize

Privacy

Samourai Wallet Developers Mark One Year Since Arrest Amid Financial Privacy Debate

On April 24, 2025, a significant milestone was reached in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the developers of Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet. Exactly 365 days prior, on April 24, 2024, founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were arrested and charged by the U.S. Department of Justice

Stablecoin

Tether Blacklisting Raises Concerns Over Centralized Stablecoin Control

A recent blacklisting of a user’s wallet address by Tether (USDT) has sparked renewed debate about the risks of centralized stablecoins, as the action froze funds held in a non-custodial Unstoppable Wallet. This incident highlights Tether’s ability to remotely block transactions, a power rooted in its centralized control