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Wallet News
In the digital world, a wallet, or e-wallet, is where people store cryptocurrencies. A Bitcoin wallet stores a holder’s Bitcoin (BTC), which is sent to that crypto wallet by the user or another party.
There are many different types of cryptocurrency wallets, each catering to different user needs and preferences. Software wallets, including desktop, mobile and web wallets, offer convenience as they are accessible across devices. They are user-friendly but vulnerable to malware and hacking attacks. Hardware wallets, on the other hand, are physical devices that store cryptocurrency offline, providing enhanced security by keeping assets isolated from internet threats. While hardware wallets offer robust protection, they can be expensive and are susceptible to physical damage or loss.
Paper wallets involve printing private keys and addresses on paper, keeping them offline. They offer heightened security, but if the paper is lost or damaged, access to funds is irretrievable. Additionally, online wallets, often provided by exchanges, offer ease of use but pose higher security risks due to their susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Securing wallets involves encryption, two-factor authentication and backup mechanisms. Users must weigh the advantages of accessibility against the disadvantages of potential vulnerabilities, choosing a wallet type that aligns with their security requirements and usage preferences.
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Once clunky and confusing, cryptocurrency wallets are evolving into intuitive tools that may soon hold not just money, but identity, data and more.
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Quantum computing could enable the reverse engineering of private keys from publicly exposed ones, putting the security of Bitcoin holders at risk.
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It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.
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Lost your seed phrase or crypto wallet password in 2025? You’re not alone. Recovery might still be possible.
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Trust Wallet’s self-custodial wallet rolled out RWA support in collaboration with Ondo Finance and 1inch, initially available on Ethereum.
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While you can’t literally split a private key, there are secure legal and technical methods to share or divide control of crypto assets during divorce.
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Crypto transactions are vulnerable to warrant-free surveillance, making privacy-enhancing tools essential for blockchain’s future.
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Ever-evolving cybersecurity efforts are forcing hackers to seek out weak links among human vulnerabilities to fuel an “endless war,” CertiK co-founder said.
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Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks.
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The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.
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Crypto address poisoning scams exploded this week, with one victim losing $636,000 in Ether due to a purposefully contaminated wallet history.
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Ethereum’s future will be dominated by AI agents leveraging a once-dormant web standard to make real-world payments in crypto without human input, two Coinbase devs said.
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Google Play’s updated policy, effective Oct. 29, will require crypto wallet apps to meet specific licensing rules in certain countries.
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Ethereum core dev Zak Cole lost funds after a malicious Cursor extension stole his private key, highlighting increasing wallet drainer attacks on builders.
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