Tagged: wallet

November 5, 2026 @ 7:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the aftermath of a significant security breach at crypto exchange Binance, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has publicly detailed its custody practices to reassure users that its platform remains insulated from similar risks. The U.S.-based exchange stated on November 4, 2026, that more than 99% of… Read More

October 30, 2026 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trezor has publicly disclosed a responsible report describing a suspected physical implant inside a Safe 5 hardware wallet obtained through CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian distributor that previously held authorized status for the brand. The Czech manufacturer has not yet taken physical possession of the unit… Read More

October 30, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hardware wallets have long been promoted as the gold standard for self-custody, isolating private keys offline from internet-connected threats. In 2026, a cascade of supply-chain compromises, third-party data breaches, and firmware failures has eroded that premise. From tampered Ledger devices reported in Singapore a month… Read More

October 29, 2026 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued a public advisory highlighting recent incidents involving compromised Ledger cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Since 10 September 2026, authorities have received reports of at least two cases in which individuals suffered combined losses of approximately S$3.5 million after purchasing the… Read More

October 27, 2026 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hardware wallet manufacturer Keystone has expanded its disclosure of a website security breach first detected earlier this month, revealing that attackers obtained not only certain customer records but also a specialized authentication key used to confirm that its physical devices are genuine. The company detected… Read More

October 25, 2026 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Keystone Hardware Wallet, a maker of air-gapped devices designed for self-custody of cryptocurrencies, publicly disclosed on October 24, 2026, that an unauthorized party accessed its official website and obtained certain customer information. The company stated that it first noticed the intrusion on October 20 and,… Read More

October 21, 2026 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Belgian hardware wallet company Ngrave disclosed that attackers compromised a third-party service responsible for delivering push notifications in its LIQUID companion app. The breach allowed the criminals to send authentic-looking security alerts to customers on October 17, 2026. The messages claimed that a user’s portfolio… Read More

October 21, 2026 @ 5:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on October 16, 2026, that his office had reached a $500,000 settlement with Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association (the successor entity to Fidelity Digital Asset Services). The agreement addresses allegations that the firm’s earlier limits on moving cryptocurrency off… Read More

October 20, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Cross River has announced an agreement to acquire Accrue, a Fintech company that offers a branded wallet that supports rewards and loyalty programs. The acquisition is described as another milestone in Cross River’s efforts to grow its embedded finance offerings. Terms of the deal were… Read More

October 19, 2026 @ 6:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qubic’s layer-1 blockchain suspended all transaction processing after an attacker drained 1,404 user wallets of roughly 2.94 trillion QU tokens in under two hours. The project’s own incident update places the theft between 23:42 UTC on 17 October and 01:26 UTC on 18 October 2026…. Read More

October 16, 2026 @ 7:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger has revealed plans for a new device that blurs the line between a dedicated crypto hardware wallet and a everyday smartphone. Called Ledger Atom, the product is scheduled for release in mid-2027 and represents a clear shift from the company’s traditional focus on minimalist… Read More

September 11, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has restored the Coinbase Wallet name to the self-custodial app it relaunched as Base App in July 2025. The change, confirmed on September 10, 2026, marks a clear shift away from a social-first “everything app” and back toward fast, permissionless trading across many… Read More

September 1, 2026 @ 6:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Telegram has begun placing a built-in cryptocurrency wallet in front of a first wave of accounts, marking the start of a staged expansion that company founder Pavel Durov says will eventually reach more than a billion people on the messaging platform. In a post on… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 5:36 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Chinese fintech firm Lianlian DigiTech is expanding into AI-powered agentic payments as its global payments business recorded double-digit growth in the first half of 2026, according to its latest Hong Kong stock exchange filing. The digital payments company said it is developing an Agent Wallet… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 5:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SafePal, a provider of hardware and software cryptocurrency wallets, has publicly disclosed a security incident in which unauthorized parties gained access to personal and contact details belonging to roughly 40,000 customers. The company revealed the event on August 16, 2026, explaining that the exposure stemmed… Read More

July 12, 2026 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The native Wallet in Telegram has rolled out tokenized access to SK Hynix shares, enabling eligible users to participate in one of the most prominent AI semiconductor events of the year through xStocks integration. This offering comes immediately after the South Korean company’s record-breaking U.S…. Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tabby, a fintech company currently operating in the Middle East, has obtained a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This regulatory approval, announced in mid-April 2026, represents a significant advancement for the firm as it broadens its… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Badge, the operating platform for Apple and Google Wallets, has raised $17.1 million, including a $13.8 million Series A led by TTV Capital with participation from Stripe, Synchrony Ventures, and Infinity Ventures, as well as a previously unannounced $3.3 million seed round from QED Investors… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the landscape of financial transactions has evolved considerably and the United Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past 20 years. According to insights from UK Finance, this month marks the anniversary of when Chip and PIN technology fully… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 4:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it is expanding its partnership with Opera, creator of a self-custodial wallet built on Celo. According to a blog post, Opera’s MiniPay wallet will now support USD₮ and XAUt0 (Tether Gold). Tether states that the MiniPay wallet has become one of… Read More