“The State is any entity that can retrospectively pardon a crime. If you forgive a murder, you get an army. If you forgive an assault, you get police. If you forgive a theft, you get taxes. And this notion that there exists the sovereign ability to change the rules for a limited number of people…
Founder: Evan Kaloudis Date Founded: 2019, block 563345; incorporated in 2023 Location of Headquarters: No HQ; fully remote Amount of Bitcoin Held in Treasury: Not disclosed Number of Employees: 2 Website: https://zeusln.com/ Public or Private? Private On April 26, 2024, Evan Kaloudis drew a line in the sand. In the wake of the news of the Samourai Wallet developers…
On Wednesday, the founders of the Bitcoin privacy wallet Samourai Wallet were arrested and charged on behalf of the US Government. The indictment could set dangerous precedents beyond Bitcoin privacy services. “If your government is worried about their own citizens controlling their money, the most important question you have to ask is ‘what the hell…
In a significant development, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, founders and CEO of the privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet and mixer, Samourai Wallet, have been arrested and charged with money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Southern District of New York, announced these charges today following an extensive investigation…
Crypto wallet company Keystone recently released bitcoin-only firmware for its most advanced device, the Keystone 3 Pro. It is here! 📢 The #Bitcoin only firmware release for Keystone 3 Pro is now Available. New Features including:-Blue, Sparrow, Nunchuk support-Taproot support through Sparrow-XPUB QR code Display-Bitcoin Testnet support-Passphrase support-Shamir Backup support#BITCOIN… pic.twitter.com/KHk5Ia0SdB — Keystone Hardware Wallet丨Bitcoin-Only…
As the value of your bitcoin grows, so does your need for secure key storage. One such solution is a hardware wallet, a physical device that allows you to securely hold the keys to your bitcoin. But hardware wallets aren’t the only option for storing your bitcoin keys—there are also software wallets, paper wallets, and…
Brave, a privacy-focused web browser with over 60 million users, has rolled out an update to its desktop version (1.63) that introduces support for Native SegWit Bitcoin wallets within its built-in Brave Wallet. Additionally, Brave Wallet now enables users to send and receive from all types of Bitcoin addresses, including Legacy, Nested SegWit, Native SegWit,…
Bulgarian football club Botev Plovdiv, the oldest football club in Bulgaria, has taken another step towards embracing Bitcoin and accelerating grassroots adoption of the digital currency in a strategic partnership with JAN3, a leading technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin. Botev Plovdiv aims to become the premier Bitcoin-native sports club, according to a…
Going into the future of Bitcoin adoption and development there is one issue of software interacting that is coming to the forefront of roadblocks developers must deal with: compatibility. As applications and protocols in this space become more complex and featureful in order to meet the needs of actual users and use cases, this presents…
On October 23, 2023 we asked our attorney, Rafael Yakobi of The Crypto Lawyers to assemble an expert legal team to respond to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and FinCEN’s proposed rules that would seriously harm your privacy by effectively outlawing bitcoin mixing as well as conflating basic best practices such as not reusing…
The NFT platform said the wallet will be powered by Privy’s technology and fully integrated into its ecosystem for easy interactions. OpenSea, a prominent non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace within the Ethereum ecosystem, has unveiled a new functionality enabling users to create their Web3 wallets by simply using their email addresses. Through this feature, users gain…
takasuu/iStock via Getty Images Antero Midstream (NYSE:AM), the transportation portion of natural gas (NG) producer, Antero Resources (AR), continues growing EBITDA with strong results. Is it enough to return the once higher dividend? And yes, cash flow is the primary, actually, the only commodity of importance for investors at this point. Midstream slashed its dividend…
The launch of Immutable Passport comes shortly after the company introduced a new gaming solution that allows developers to build games that eliminate transaction fees. Blockchain gaming developer Immutable has announced the official release of its new wallet infrastructure, named Immutable Passport. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that Passport is an innovative universal…
Core’s Seed Abstraction offers a seamless cross-chain experience. Users can employ Core-generated seeds across a spectrum of blockchains. In a groundbreaking move for the crypto space, Core Wallet has introduced an innovative approach to wallet creation with its Seed Abstraction feature. According to a press release shared with Coinspeaker, this pioneering technology eliminates the need…
The new Cardano Foundation-backed mobile wallet is interoperable with other blockchains and also prioritizes asset security and user privacy. Cardano (ADA) network, a leading smart contract-focused blockchain with more than $378 million in total value locked (TVL) in its decentralized financial (DeFi) protocols, has grown to a mature ecosystem despite the devastation of the 2022…
The wallet was developed by Block’s Proto Team and is in line with the fintech’s vision of increased access and global financial independence. Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc has rolled out a self-custody Bitcoin wallet available for pre-order in over 95 countries. The Bitkey wallet is made up of a mobile application, a hexagon-shaped hardware device…
In a move aimed at democratizing access to self-custody for Bitcoin, Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), led by CEO Jack Dorsey, has finally launched the pre-order for its new hardware wallet, Bitkey, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This new Bitcoin wallet seeks to redefine ownership and security for BTC holders worldwide. Launching…
Whether transferring money to family abroad or tipping a tour guide on vacation, Coinbase Wallet lets users easily create a personalized link for any payment amount. Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase aims to make sending money worldwide easier, faster, and more affordable through newly added features. Users can now instantly send funds globally by simply creating a…
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has warned of a potential correction for SOL. The price of Solana (SOL) has experienced a 7% decline over 24 hours. However, at the time of writing the fall is not so critical. The coin is around 1% down. The Solana price today is approximately $60 despite the recent market corrections that…
OKX is launching its Web3 wallet platform and cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil. It has been officially revealed that one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges and Web3 tech firms OKX launched its Web3 wallet platform and cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil. Thanks to this move, users in Brazil will have access to secure access to decentralized finance…
While Wallet of Satoshi has exited the US market for now, the company expressed hope for a potential return. Wallet of Satoshi (WoS), a popular Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning payments app, has mysteriously disappeared from both Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store and Google’s Play Store in the United States. This development comes at a time…
Atomic Wallet states that most of the users impacted by the hack do not actually reside in the United States, and only one plaintiff out of the entire class action lawsuit is based in Colorado, where the suit was initiated. Crypto wallet company Atomic Wallet, based in Estonia, has asked a United States court to…
Uniswap wallet first launched on the Apple’ App store in April. Uniswap has responded to the high demand for its crypto wallet from Android users by rolling out a version tailored to their devices. This follows shortly after its beta launch last month. Now, all Uniswap users, including those who use Android, may carry out…
Telegram is committed to providing TON with the necessary tools and infrastructure to cater to its 80 million global customers. The Open Network (TON) has begun the official rollout of its self-custodial Wallet on Telegram, choosing Africa as the frontier for the new project. In an announcement on X, formerly Twitter, Andrew Rogozov, the founder…
Trust Wallet claimed that the Binance newly launched Web3 wallet unveiled during the company’s Blockchain Week is a product of its WaaS technology. Decentralized wallet provider Trust Wallet has announced the launch of its new product Wallet as a Service (WaaS) to promote the adoption of the Web3 ecosystem. In an announcement on Wednesday, the…
Given BTC price’s continuous rejection of the $35k zone, it is possible that we may witness Bitcoin correction to $31k. The price of Bitcoin has broken through the $35k resistance for the third time since the start of November. It shattered the long-term consolidation range between $25k and $31k on October 22. Although the price…
Binance web3 wallet possesses advanced security features like wrong address protection and malicious contract detection. Global crypto exchange Binance has announced the launch of a self-custody Web3 wallet. The product, which can accessed through the Binance app, was revealed on Wednesday, November 8, during the company’s flagship Binance Blockchain Week conference in Istanbul. It was…
With the number of people involved in crypto in South Korea, SK Telecom aims to expand the accessibility of its wallet to attract more users and improve adoption in the country. SK Telecom, one of South Korea’s leading telecommunications giants, has announced its partnership with Aptos Network, a layer 1 blockchain protocol, and Atomrigs Lab…
The scam was reported by blockchain security analyst ZachXBT on Sunday hence resulting in Microsoft removing the fake Ledger Live application to avoid further damage. Amid the mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency market around the world, scams directed at both novice traders and veteran investors have evolved into sophisticated methods. In the past two weeks,…
This brand overhaul aims to enhance Web3 accessibility for a new generation of users by offering a well-designed platform that combines user-friendliness with powerful features. On Monday, October 16, one of the most popular decentralized cryptocurrency wallets – Trust Wallet – shared the details regarding the much-awaited update. In the latest development, this multi-chain blue-chip…
Satslink looks similar to the Coldcard Q1, but internally it’s completely different. Coinkite Coinkite has announced their latest product, Satslink. The under-production device sits at the intersection of many different areas of communications and mobile hardware, empowering developers to build a whole slew of different applications. Rather than leaning on an opinionated framework, Satslink leverages…
The freshly introduced Uniswap Android beta app offers a feature that enables users to choose coins from various blockchains without the need to manually switch networks. On Thursday, October 12, decentralized crypto exchange Uniswap unveiled a closed beta Android version of its wallet app. This is the first time that Uniswap is bringing an application…
The bear market coupled with the turbulent US regulatory environment has prompted many digital asset businesses to lay off a part of their staff. Hardware crypto wallet manufacturer Ledger is laying off 12% of its staff, citing microeconomic headwinds. In an October 5 blog post, the company’s CEO Pascal Gauthier wrote that the decision was…
Similarly, Block has embarked on a mission to democratize the Bitcoin mining industry. They recently announced plans to produce a ‘Mining Development Kit’ (MDK) for consumers. Block Inc (NYSE: SQ), a digital payments firm co-founded by Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO, has released its own Bitcoin (BTC) hardware storage device called BitKey. Designed in the…
It appears financial services giant Block is closer to going public with its first Bitcoin hardware wallet product. Teased yesterday by a beta tester, the images offer a first glimpse of Block’s new Bitcoin hardware wallet, first announced in 2022, and reveal a small hexagon-shaped device complete with a fingerprint censor, which adds an extra layer of…
The new MoneyGram non-custodial wallet will provide a more flexible way for users to handle funds and make transactions cheaper. International peer-to-peer payments and money transfer giant MoneyGram International has announced its intention to launch a non-custodial wallet to bridge crypto and fiat. According to MoneyGram, users will be able to exchange funds between fiat…
The success highlighted by the feat reinforces the popularity of WaaS. Web3 infrastructure provider Particle Network has said that its rollout of Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) V2 is proving to be a huge success. According to a recent press release, the company saw more than 15 million wallet activations in under a year since it launched the…
Tourists have the option of re-loading their e-CNY wallets with physical cash at local banks and reverting any balance left over to their original bank card or account. China’s digital yuan app now has a “recharge first and use later” feature that allows tourists to top up their wallets using Mastercard and Visa payments. Tourists…
In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift towards digital currencies, with Bitcoin taking the lead. Now, a powerful advocate for this decentralized form of money has emerged in the form of Prince Philip of Serbia. With visionary initiatives he is working on like Jan3 and Aqua Wallet, he is leading the way…
The US SEC has reaffirmed its claims of undeniable ties between wallet provider Ceffu and Binance in its recent motion against BAM, the parent company of Binance.US. In its recent motion against BAM, the parent company of Binance.US, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed that wallet provider Ceffu has undeniable ties to…
Celo’s inclusion with Opera’s MiniPay wallet augurs well for Africa’s expanding digital finance sector. Opera, the well-known web services provider, has announced intentions to integrate a non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain into its mobile web browser. This product, dubbed “MiniPay”, is intended to empower Opera’s enormous user base across the African continent by…
As of the latest available data from CoinMarketCap, Toncoin holds the position of the 11th largest crypto by market capitalization, with an estimated market cap of around $6 billion. Telegram, the renowned messaging app with a user base of 800 million, is set to usher in a new era of digital ownership by integrating the…
The partnership also includes an integration of Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) with the OKX DEX aggregator to enable USDC cross-chain swaps across Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum and the OP Mainnet ecosystems Global crypto exchange OKX and stablecoin issuer Circle have partnered to bring USDC features to the OKX Wallet and OKX DEX aggregator. This is…
In total, more than 16 trillion tokens were moved on Thursday, August 24, which had a noticeable impact on the market. The amount represents 3.8% of the token’s total market supply. Pepe coin started to experience a sharp decrease in price, losing more than 20% of its value within the past 24 hours. This started after…
The lack of definitive information raised concerns about the depth of Atomic Wallet’s understanding of the breach and its ability to prevent similar incidents in the future. Non-custodial decentralized Atomic Wallet has reportedly found itself embroiled in a legal battle as aggrieved investors file a class action following a major security breach that resulted in…
Although unknown, many believe the Bitcoin wallet may belong to a major crypto exchange moving money around, or asset manager Blackrock Inc. An unknown Bitcoin wallet has become the world’s third-largest BTC holder in only over three months. Members of the entire crypto community are now curious about who owns the wallet and why they amassed that…
Today, Hong Kong-based start up Bitcoin wallet Xverse announced they have successfully closed a $5 million seed funding round, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The round was spearheaded by Jump Crypto, a prominent name in the blockchain investment realm, and saw the participation of several other backers including RockawayX, Sfermion, Alliance, NGC Ventures, V3ntures, Old Fashion Research,…
Mash, a Lightning-enabled micropayments project focused on content monetization, has announced their Lightning Bitcoin Wallet is entering Beta and available for download now. In order to bypass potential app store censorship – a precedent set with Apple’s App Store and Nostr client Damus – Mash has enabled download of their progressive web-app straight from your…
The Beam wallet has been designed atop Ethereum Layer-2 blockchains such as Coinbase’s Base and Optimism for facilitating faster crypto transactions at low cost. Money and payments platform Eco announced the launch of its cash-like crypto wallet Beam backed by some of the biggest players and notable digital asset investors. This includes names such as…
Phoenix, a Lightning wallet developed by Acinq, has undergone significant improvements with the introduction of splicing technology, resulting in a more efficient and user-friendly experience. Unlike previous versions, which created multiple channels and incurred unpredictable fees, the new Phoenix manages a single dynamic channel, eliminating the need for scattered liquidity and splitting issues. With splicing,…