Wallets & Security
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EU Imposes 24-Hour Breach Reporting for Crypto Wallet Makers
Crypto wallet makers selling in the EU must now alert cyber regulators within 24 hours if they discover an exploited security flaw, as the Cyber Resilience Act's rapid reporting regime takes effect for both hardware and software wallets.
Revolut Data Breach Exposes Wealthy User Passports and Bitcoin Activity
Revolut mistakenly released sensitive identity documents and Bitcoin transaction histories for high-net-worth clients after processing a fake government data request that bypassed standard email authentication controls.
Blockstream Rejects $50 Million Bounty After Liquid Network Exploit
Blockstream has refused a $50 million bounty demand from the Liquid attacker, recovering most of the stolen Bitcoin but leaving nearly 600 BTC missing and the network's peg suspended.
Phishing Scam Targets Trezor and BitBox Wallet Owners With Fake Security Emails
Attackers used compromised email providers to send fake security alerts to Trezor and BitBox users, aiming to steal wallet recovery seeds. The incident underscores ongoing risks for hardware wallet holders and the need for careful security practices.
Quantum Threats Force Blockchain to Rethink Security Foundations
Quantum computing is set to break today's blockchain signatures. Lattice Jolt, a16z's new cryptography project, claims faster quantum-resistant proofs but brings new costs and migration headaches for wallets, nodes, and smart contracts.
XRP Healthcare shuts down after wallet flaw exposes user funds
XRP Healthcare is closing operations after a critical wallet vulnerability led to the theft of over $450,000 in user assets. The project will delist its tokens and urges users to abandon compromised wallet credentials.
Gate Trenches and DEXs Force Users to Choose Between Control and Convenience
Gate Trenches lets exchange users trade onchain with fewer wallet steps, while DEXs offer self-custody and direct liquidity access. Both options carry slippage, contract, and network risks that users must weigh before moving assets.
Bitcoin Holders Face New Risks When Borrowing Without Selling
Bitcoin owners can now access loans without selling their BTC by using custodial tokens on other blockchains. But this approach exposes users to new risks, including reliance on custodians, redemption restrictions, and potential liquidation if prices fall
Crypto Trust Banks Face New Federal Rules and Hidden Dependencies
Federal trust-bank charters are reshaping crypto custody in the US but leave firms exposed to regulatory shifts and reliance on third-party banks for cash management
Crypto Address Swapping Malware Persists After Sality Botnet Shutdown
The Sality botnet's takedown stopped new malware from spreading but left existing infections active on over 33000 computers worldwide, allowing address-swapping tools to keep hijacking copied crypto payment details and putting user funds at risk
Tether's AI Wallet Ambition Puts Spending Limits on Developers
Tether's push to let AI agents spend stablecoins through local wallets shifts the burden of enforcing spending limits onto developers, raising new questions about security, user control, and the practical risks of automation
Ethereum Developers Face Hard Choices as Quantum Deadline Looms
Ethereum's push for quantum resistance by December 2029 is forcing developers to drop or delay features, reshaping the network's upgrade roadmap and putting security ahead of optional improvements
Firo Hard Fork Forces Urgent Node Upgrade After Inflation Flaw
Firo node operators and service providers have only hours to upgrade before a critical hard fork disables older software and patches a flaw that could allow unlimited token creation through Spark transactions
Gate Card vs Gate Pay: Crypto Payment Tools Face Real-World Trade-Offs
Gate Card and Gate Pay both promise to bridge crypto with global payments, but their differences in fees, asset support, and settlement reveal why users and merchants must scrutinize the fine print before relying on either for cross-border transactions
Thailand Targets Crypto Wallets With Sweeping New Transfer Rules
Thailand's SEC will require crypto platforms to collect and transmit sender and recipient details for all coin transfers starting February 2027, with stricter checks for transactions over 30,000 baht and mandatory five-year record retention
Crypto Payment Settlement: How Digital Funds Become Usable Cash
Crypto payments don't settle in a single step. From blockchain confirmation to provider checks and final payout, each stage introduces unique risks, timing, and operational trade-offs for merchants and users navigating digital asset transactions.
Ethena Pay Launches Beta in 48 Countries With USDe Savings and AVAX Rewards
Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank app built on Avalanche, is now in beta across 48 countries, offering USDe-denominated savings with up to 6% APY and AVAX cashback, but remains unavailable in the U.S. and EU pending regulatory approval
Gate Card or Gate Pay: How to Choose for Crypto Payments
Gate Card lets users spend crypto like cash at merchants, while Gate Pay offers a broader platform for sending, receiving, and managing digital-asset payments. Here's how their fees, rewards, and use cases compare for U.S. and global users
Bitcoin-Backed Down Payments Arrive With New Mortgage Option
Better Mortgage and Coinbase now let U.S. homebuyers use up to $250,000 in Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment loan, sidestepping margin calls from price swings but exposing borrowers to liquidation if payments are missed
Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Bridge HWI to End Support for New Devices
Bitcoin's Hardware Wallet Interface (HWI), a key tool for connecting wallet software to hardware devices, will stop adding support for new models, raising compatibility concerns as its Rust-based successor remains unfinished
Bitcoin's Shift From Rebellion to Wall Street Asset Raises New Questions
Bitcoin's original anti-establishment vision is colliding with its new role as a mainstream investment. As ETFs and institutional custody grow, the asset's identity, market logic, and user risks are being redefined for U.S. investors and global markets
Bitcoin Tests Quantum-Safe Transaction, But Millions Remain at Risk
A new Bitcoin mainnet transaction demonstrates a quantum-resistant method for moving funds, but roughly 7 million BTC remain exposed to future quantum attacks due to public key visibility and protocol limitations
Stablecoin Apps Shift ETH and SOL Demand to Providers, Not Users
Ethereum and Solana process trillions in stablecoin volume, but new wallet and paymaster models mean users may never see or hold native tokens, raising questions about who actually drives demand for ETH and SOL as network fees remain mandatory.
Gate Travel Lets Crypto Holders Book Hotels and Flights Directly
Gate Travel integrates hotel and flight bookings into the Gate App, allowing users to pay with over 50 cryptocurrencies or fiat. The service covers more than 190 countries and offers direct crypto payments for eligible reservations
Core Lightning Locks Down After AI-Discovered Bugs Trigger Emergency
Core Lightning developers have imposed a two-week embargo on technical details after multiple AI-generated vulnerability reports, urging node operators to upgrade or take nodes offline to reduce risk during the patch rollout
PolySwarm Brings Decentralized Threat Intelligence to Blockchain Security
PolySwarm is building a blockchain-based marketplace where security researchers and detection engines compete to analyze threats, aiming to improve malware detection and incentivize accurate cybersecurity intelligence
Bitcoin Core Update Shrinks Transaction Index by 40 GB for Node Runners
A major redesign in Bitcoin Core's optional transaction index can reduce node database size by 40 GB, but users must manually rebuild the index to realize the full savings after upgrading
Ethereum Developers Propose Quantum-Resistant Upgrade for Staking Security
Ethereum developers have introduced a draft proposal to overhaul the validator deposit contract, aiming to support quantum-resistant cryptography and safeguard over $100 billion in staked ETH from future quantum computing threats
SEC Crypto Custody Rule Advances to White House Review
The SEC has submitted its proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House, a move that could reshape how investment advisers and funds manage digital assets for U.S. clients
Bitcoin Payments: How to Send, Confirm, and Avoid Irreversible Errors
Sending Bitcoin for payments or transfers requires careful address verification, network selection, and fee review. Mistakes can lead to permanent loss, making step-by-step checks essential for users navigating on-chain and app-based payment flows.
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