Tag: Wallet

Plus Token Ponzi-linked wallet moves $2B ETH after 3.3 years of dormancy

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Update (Aug. 8 at 1:48 am UTC): Lookonchain deleted the X post that is the subject of this article after analysts argued the X post was inaccurate as most of the funds had been sold in 2021. A new article covering that latest development can be found here. Hundreds of cryptocurrency wallets that have remained inactive for over three years have suddenly started shifting large amounts of Ether (ETH).According to onchain analyst Lookonchain, up to 789,533 ETH was linked to the Plus Token Ponzi scheme and has not been moved since April…

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How to use a crypto hardware wallet in 2025

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TL;DR This guide shows you how to set up and use a crypto hardware wallet, using the Trezor Safe 3 as an example. You’ll learn to safely store Bitcoin, Ethereum and other assets offline, with clear steps for wallet setup, seed phrase backup, PIN protection and secure transaction signing. The article also explains how to connect your hardware wallet to MetaMask for use with DeFi platforms and NFTs – all while keeping your private keys offline. Whether you’re comparing the best hardware wallets in 2025 or need a crypto wallet…

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Proton Wallet — Now Available To Everyone — Is A Great Starter Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet

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Follow Frank on X. In July of last year, Swiss privacy tech company Proton (makers of Proton Mail) announced it would be launching its own bitcoin wallet — Proton Wallet. I (along with about 100,000 other users) was given early access to the wallet to test it out and was impressed with the wallet’s user interface. I particularly liked that it allows you to link a user’s email address to their bitcoin address so that you only need to input the email address when sending bitcoin. You can read my…

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Wallet on Telegram Extends 50% APY for USDT Promotion

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Wallet on Telegram, a third-party integrated mini wallet app for Telegram messenger, has recently sent a message to its users announcing an extension of its promotion that allows users to deposit Tether’s USDT and receive a 50% APY during the first two weeks. The app also announced that it would yield additional bonuses until the […] Source link

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Brave Wallet Integrates Bitcoin Support For Its 60 Million Users

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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, and Taproot, ensuring compatibility with third-party wallets. #Bitcoin is now available in Brave Wallet on desktop! Just make sure you’re on the latest version of Brave (v1.63) and you’ll see the option in the “Accounts”…

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Coinkite's Newest Bitcoin Device Can Serve As A Lightning Wallet And Nostr Client

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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 open and flexible hardware enclosed by the Coldcard Q1’s exterior to bring variety and flexibility to developers. Those in possession of this device can choose what to do with it, and let their builder mentalities…

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Donald Trump’s Ethereum wallet holds $2.8M, new statement shows

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A new financial statement has revealed former United States President Donald Trump owns over $2.8 million in an Ethereum wallet. The statements shared on Aug. 14 by the non-profit watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington show Trump made over $4.8 million from licensing fees tied to nonfungible token (NFT) collections using his image — with Trump netting around $7.6 million from his crypto-related ventures. The $2.8 million in Trump’s Ethereum wallet is considerably larger than the $250,000 to $500,000 figure disclosed in Trump’s April 14 filing. You might’ve missed…

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Bitcoin Wallet Xverse Secures $5 Million Seed Funding Led by Jump Crypto

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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, 2140 Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, Newman Capital, Franklin Templeton, New Layer Capital, Miton C, Gossamer Capital, Daxos Capital, Sora Ventures, Tyhke Block Ventures, IOBC Capital, Despread and strategic angel investors. Founder and CEO…

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USDC issuer Circle launches MPC wallet beta for Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche

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USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle has released a beta version of a multiparty computation (MPC) wallet service, according to an Aug. 8 announcement. The new service will allow developers of decentralized finance (DeFi) apps, Web3 video games, e-commerce services and other blockchain applications to create customized wallets specifically for their users. It will be available initially on Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon. Building crypto apps is still too hard. Plus, less than 0.5% of the 100 million developers worldwide are actively building crypto apps today. This needs to change. Our new…

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