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Scammers are stepping up their attacks on MetaMask crypto wallet users. Some are even using official government websites. Aware of the need to protect cryptocurrency investors, MetaMask has reacted quickly. Its security team has implemented sophisticated measures.

“Not your key, not your coin”, cryptocurrency investors keep chanting. In other words, when keys are secure, assets remain safe from any theft or hoarding initiative. However, Ivan Bianco, a Brazilian crypto influencer, inadvertently exposed his private keys. The result: a good part of his cryptocurrency holdings evaporated.

On September 18, 2023, The Lost Wallet will launch a free online game available at https://www.thelostwallet.com/ : an arcade game with a CryptoPunk worth $120,000 and a selection of NFTs as prizes. To win these rewards, the rule is simple: be the player with the fastest time in this arcade game. The course can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

The crypto industry, as lucrative as it is mysterious, is full of unsolved enigmas. One of the most recent and intriguing confronts us with the quest of a whale - not one of the deep seas, but one of financial stature, which has recently wormed its way into the depths of Bitcoin.

In today's digital age, crypto is being democratized at a breakneck pace. The most striking proof of this is the recent collaboration between two titans, PayPal and Ledger, aimed at simplifying the purchase of cryptos. This union marks a major turning point in the fintech sector. Indeed, the once formidable barriers of crypto are now dissipating, offering unprecedented accessibility.

Are your cryptocurrencies really secure? According to a recent report by CER, a company specializing in crypto cybersecurity, the majority of crypto wallets on the market are not really secure. Only three brands have managed to distinguish themselves by conducting rigorous and up-to-date penetration tests.

To thrive in the financial markets, investors need to make good analyses, keep abreast of price movements and monitor their portfolios. To achieve this, they can turn to applications, but these are not always reliable and may not be tailored to the specific needs of each investor. One of the best solutions is to create your own wallet-tracking tool, and Microsoft Excel makes this task easy.

At the Ethereum Conference (ETHCC) in Paris, Vitalik Buterin presented a bold vision of crypto wallets. According to the Ethereum co-founder, account abstraction could make managing Ethereum wallets as easy as sending an e-mail.

“Not your keys, not your coins”. This is one of the advantages of cryptocurrencies, not banks. But hackers have since evolved to the point of disrupting no less important networks such as Multichain, Poly Network, Atomic… In most cases, it's the investors who pay the piper. When a new bitcoin security device like BIP39 Colors arrives, they have no choice but to pay attention.

The Cardano team periodically shares data on the progress of its projects. For the week of July 3, updates focused on blockchain core technology, smart contracts, wallets, scaling and also education. Close-up!

The Bitcoin ecosystem is a real anthill of innovation, constantly pushing back the boundaries of what's feasible. While some are inclined to portray Bitcoin as an outdated protocol, relegated to the shadow of Ethereum, the reality is quite different. Ambitious initiatives such as Fedimint, Magma and Miniscript are at the forefront. These technologies have the potential to catalyze large-scale institutional adoption of Bitcoin, redefining the contours of finance in the 21st century. At last, you'll have the arguments to answer the shitcoiners.

Following the success of Shapella, Vitalik Buterin has announced the arrival of other projects that will complement The Merge. After several months of behind-the-scenes work, the co-founder of one of the world's most popular blockchains is unveiling a new roadmap in which he outlines three major technical transitions. Details in this article.

“Damn, all the hard-earned money disappeared in an instant on Atomic Wallet,” a user expresses indignation on Twitter. Every hacking, scam, and rug pull always has its victims. And we are still far, very far, from the end of these malicious acts.

Over the past two weeks, Ledger, a crypto security firm, found itself at the center of a major controversy. This controversy revolved around the new product called Ledger Recover. It is an optional update presented as a useful tool for recovering lost wallet keys. However, Ledger users were not pleased with this technical evolution. They suspected that the company was violating their fundamental right to privacy.

Cardano has been experiencing turmoil and a rollercoaster-like evolution since the beginning of the year, which led some observers to believe that the project still held promise. Is that still the case?

In the world of cryptocurrencies, smart and persistent investors are usually rewarded. However, there are a few rare exceptions to this principle. Sometimes, individuals manage to succeed by implementing a well-thought-out approach. Discover the success story of this new crypto whale.

As Ledger faces public backlash, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves what a seed is, the concept of cold/hot wallets, and how BTC transactions work.

According to Balaji Srinivasan, our governments can deprive us of our cryptocurrency assets if they want to. They can indeed use Apple, through our iPhones and iPads, and Google if necessary. Let's explain!

Soon, Game Boy owners will have the opportunity to turn their devices into hardware wallets to hold their crypto. The project, known as Game Wallet, has been made public by Joseph Schiarizzi, a developer at Keyp. This Web3 startup aims to use a physical cartridge to harness the power of Nintendo Game Boy and transform it into a secure cold storage wallet for cryptographic assets.

On May 17, a now-deleted tweet revealed intriguing information about Ledger, sparking controversy. It suggested that Ledger could develop firmware to extract users' private keys without their knowledge. The following day, Charles Guillemet, the Chief Technology Officer of the cryptocurrency wallet provider, posted a thread to clarify how Ledger's firmware works, aiming to reassure users. Here's what it entails.

What is a seed? Is it possible for someone to guess it? What are the chances of that happening? What is the seed used for?

Bitget, the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a $30 million investment in the decentralized BitKeep multi-chain wallet, becoming its controlling stakeholder. The deal will allow the exchange to extend its range of services while also supporting BitKeep in enhancing the stability and security of its offerings. It’s also aimed at helping both companies to leverage their strengths and collaborate on linking DeFi and CeFi.

Having already talked about good practices managing email addresses and crypto exchanges, it’s time to move on! The long term storage of your bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies on the exchange platform where you bought them is high on the list of bad practices for managing your crypto legacy. As ergonomic…