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Ledger Unlocks Multichain Swaps with New OKX DEX Support

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:56:16 +0000

Ledger, a French company that builds hardware wallets for digital assets, has added OKX DEX to its Wallet app.

Payy Debuts Privacy-Focused Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:59:11 +0000

Payy has introduced a new Ethereum ETH Layer-2 network focused on private token transfers.

Tether Brings USDT and Gold Tokens to Opera’s MiniPay Wallet

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:22:36 +0000

Opera and Tether have joined forces to bring stable digital money to more people through the MiniPay wallet.

Ethereum Hits All-Time High With 393,000 Wallets Created in One Day

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:52:02 +0000

Santiment reported a record-breaking week for Ethereum ETH, with new wallet creation reaching its highest level ever.

Zcash Builders Leave ECC, Gear Up for cashZ Wallet Release Soon

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:51:38 +0000

After leaving Electric Coin Company (ECC), the developers behind Zcash ZEC announced that they are already creating a new wallet for the cryptocurrency.

Hackers Pose as MetaMask 2FA to Steal Recovery Phrases

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:11:50 +0000

A recent phishing campaign targets MetaMask users by mimicking two-factor authentication (2FA) prompts to deceive individuals into revealing their wallet's recovery phrase.

Trust Wallet Faces Flood of Claims After $7 Million Christmas Hack

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:17:32 +0000

Trust Wallet is currently focused on confirming user claims after a hack on its browser extension on December 25.

MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum with Direct Bitcoin Access

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:41:21 +0000

The Ethereum ETH-based wallet MetaMask has introduced direct support for Bitcoin BTC.

Phantom Wallet Opens the Door to Regulated Event Trading

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:18:40 +0000

A new feature became available in the Phantom crypto wallet on December 12, which allows users to access and trade tokenized event contracts within the app through a partnership with a licensed provider.

Sei Wallet Coming Preinstalled on Xiaomi’s Global Smartphone Lineup

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:08:26 +0000

Xiaomi announced plans to include Sei’s crypto wallet on its upcoming smartphones, as part of a new collaboration with the Layer-1 blockchain developer.

Ledger Warns: Solana Seeker’s MediaTek Chip Can Be Hijacked

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:34:41 +0000

Ledger has raised alarms about a flaw found in a MediaTek processor used in several Android devices, including the Solana SOL Seeker smartphone designed for crypto users.

Exodus Expands Into Payments With $175 Million W3C Corp Deal

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0000

Exodus, a crypto wallet company, is planning to expand beyond its service by entering the on-chain payments market.

“Community Governed” or Centralized? WLFI Wallet Freeze Raises Doubts

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:40:10 +0000

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform supported by the Trump family, is facing criticism for restricting access to user accounts while promoting itself as "community governed".

Ledger Plans US Debut After $2.2 Billion in Crypto Thefts Boosts Sales

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:50:23 +0000

Ledger, a French company that makes cryptocurrency hardware wallets, is considering listing its shares in New York.

Binance Wallet and Trust Wallet Hit by Ongoing Display Errors

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:37:04 +0000

Users of Binance Wallet continued to face difficulties viewing their account balances after volatile market conditions on October 10.

Trust Wallet Offers Tokenized Stocks and ETFs On-Chain

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:40:27 +0000

Trust Wallet, a self-managed crypto wallet, has launched support for digital versions of US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Google Play Tightens Crypto Wallet Rules, Spares Self-Custody Apps

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:27:26 +0000

Google Play has announced new licensing requirements for crypto wallet app developers in certain regions, but the update excludes applications that allow users to control their own assets.

No More Updates: Ledger Retires Nano S Support After Nearly a Decade

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:25:45 +0000

Ledger has decided to stop supporting its oldest hardware wallet, the Nano S.

'The Official TRUMP Wallet' Launch Faces Backlash from Trump Family

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:40:15 +0000

A new crypto wallet tied to the TRUMP meme coin has led to confusion, with people close to President Donald Trump saying they have nothing to do with it.

Ledger Flags Trezor’s Security Weakness—Fixes Already in Place

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:53:18 +0000

Trezor, a hardware wallet provider, recently fixed a security issue in the microcontrollers of the Safe 3 and 5 models after researchers from Ledger identified a potential risk.

Vitalik Buterin Warns: Lost Crypto Is a Bigger Problem Than Hacks

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:44:55 +0000

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s ETH co-founder, is pushing for stronger wallet security solutions to help users avoid losing access to their digital assets.

MetaMask Moves Beyond EVM, Targets Gas-Free Crypto Trading

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:23:02 +0000

MetaMask plans to support both Bitcoin BTC and Solana SOL while also working toward removing gas fees.

No New Tokens: Phantom Squashes Airdrop Buzz with Clear Statement

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:14:44 +0000

Cryptocurrency wallet Phantom has denied rumors of creating a new token, especially one tied to its upcoming social discovery feature.

Tangem Wallet's Critical Security Glitch Exposed User Keys via Emails

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:44:06 +0000

A security flaw in Tangem, a cryptocurrency wallet provider, raised concerns among users as private keys were being logged and sent to email accounts.

Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: Next-Gen Web3 Wallets Need Better Privacy and Security

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:29 +0000

In Vitalik Buterin's recent blog post, the Ethereum co-founder called on developers of Web3 wallets to enhance both security and privacy in their platforms.

MetaMask Faces Temporary Removal from Apple's Digital Marketplace

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:41:46 +0000

US Treasury Department Freezes Ethereum Wallet Linked to Mexican Cartel

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:39:55 +0000

A crackdown on fentanyl trafficking leads the US Treasury to the Ethereum wallet.

BNB Chain Announces Fix for MetaMask "Glitch" Overestimating opBNB Gas Fees

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:28:43 +0000

MetaMask users can now confidently use default gas fee recommendations.

TON Coin Gets a Boost as Telegram Rolls Out Its New Crypto Wallet

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:40:04 +0000

After four years, Telegram finally has a built-in crypto wallet.

PayPal Expands Crypto Services with MetaMask Wallet Integration for US Customers

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:27:21 +0000

With the new integration, PayPal's users can easily convert crypto to US dollars.

Self-Custody Wallet Casa Introduces New Privacy Feature for Ethereum Vaults

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:56:47 +0000

Casa's new feature focuses on privacy rather than anonymity.

Crypto Wallet MetaMask Unveils Feature Enabling Ether-to-Fiat Transactions

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:16:59 +0000

Initially, MetaMask's new "Sell" feature will be available only to users in select countries.

Cybercriminals Use Government Sites to Trick MetaMask Wallet Holders

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:08:24 +0000

A new wave of cryptocurrency scams is targeting MetaMask users.

Hardware Wallet Ledger Partners with PayPal to Allow Easier Crypto Purchases

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:18:46 +0000

PayPal users in the US can now effortlessly purchase cryptocurrency on Ledger Live.

BitKeep Officialy Rebrands to Bitget Wallet Following Key Acquisition

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:13:16 +0000

From now on, Bitget Wallet users will have access to the Bitget User Protection Fund.

CER Reveals Surprising Neglect of Penetration Tests by Crypto Wallet Brands

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:37:14 +0000

CER granted a “secure” status to 47 out of 159 crypto wallets.

Fireblocks Exposes Crypto Wallet Flaw Impacting Top Providers

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:47:21 +0000

Coinbase and ZenGo claim that the vulnerability has been resolved, and customer funds were not at risk.

Regulatory Uncertainty Forces GameStop to Withdraw Support for Crypto Wallets

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:45:19 +0000

GameStop urges its wallet users to secure its passphrases until October 1st.

Beam Wallet Integrates Twitter Login for Enhanced User Experience

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:59:08 +0000

A novel wallet operating on the Optimism network is leading a new era in cryptocurrency accessibility.

Telegram Bot Wallet Launches Crypto Payment Solution on TON Blockchain

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:15:50 +0000

In the rapidly changing landscape of cryptocurrency payments, Telegram messenger has taken another significant stride.

BRC-20 Tokens Gain Support from Wallet Providers Despite Market Downturn

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:49:43 +0000

Despite the slumping market cap, BRC-20 tokens still capture the attention of major crypto wallets.

Hardware Wallet Pioneer Ledger Unveils Seed Recovery Tool's Whitepaper

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:49:39 +0000

Ledger's CTO urges investors to get familiar with how Ledger Recovery's system works.

Apple Takes Down Fraudulent App Impersonating Crypto Hardware Wallet Trezor

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:17:39 +0000

At the time of writing, it is unknown whether any crypto investor fell for the fake app.

Hardware Wallet Firm Ledger Postpones the Launch of Its Key Recovery Service

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 24 May 2023 06:05:46 +0000

By open-sourcing its codebase Ledger aims to regain trust and reinforce its dedication to security and user empowerment.

ConsenSys Debunks Rumors Surrounding Crypto Wallet MetaMask's Tax Practices

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Mon, 22 May 2023 07:53:48 +0000

In an era where every word on terms of service is scrutinized, ConsenSys counters recent allegations.

Ledger Clears the Air on Firmware Operations Amid Deleted Tweet Controversy

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:49:41 +0000

Ledger CTO shares a 29-part Twitter thread explaining firmware operations.

Kresus Launches Crypto Wallet Eliminating the Need for Seed Phrases or Passwords

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 12 May 2023 10:09:25 +0000

Kresus brings a new wave of innovation to the Web3 ecosystem.

MetaMask Join Forces with PayPal to Allow Ethereum Purchases to US-Based Clients

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 12 May 2023 06:33:03 +0000

US customers will have a chance to not only use PayPal for ETH purchases but also facilitate transfers from PayPal to MetaMask.

MetaMask Refutes Allegations of Wallet Breach Resulting in $10.5M Theft

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:42:59 +0000

MetaMask clears the air about allegations of it being affected by a "massive wallet-draining operation."

Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out New Fiat-to-Crypto Purchasing Feature

Market Sentiment Analyst, BitDegree — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:46:28 +0000

MetaMask introduces a convenient "Buy Crypto" function for a seamless fiat-to-crypto purchasing experience.