Ledger Tightens Retail Rules After Wallet Implant Attack
Ledger says attackers spent months modifying genuine wallets before a coordinated theft, as it bans shelf displays and reinforces its no-resale rule for returns.
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Starknet Sets Vote on Independent Quantum-Resistant L1
Starknet has set a seven-day advisory vote on researching an independent quantum-resistant L1, while keeping STRK and its Ethereum bridges.
Mark Karpelès Launches Public Database of Ledger Wallet Implants
Mark Karpelès’s public Ledger database now lists 12 implant cases and two counterfeit devices, separating documented hardware reports from theft claims.
FBI and Brooklyn DA Shut Down 241 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 241 scam domains and 112 servers linked to investment and recovery fraud, with about $300,000 seized so far.
OpenAI in Early Talks to Buy Crypto Auditor Trail of Bits: Report
Trail of Bits, which has audited Uniswap, Aave and Worldcoin, already works with OpenAI to validate and patch flaws in open-source software.
Ledger Asks Resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to Halt Sales
Ledger has asked resellers in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop wallet sales while it investigates pre-sale tampering.
Sui Targets Quantum-Resistant Mainnet Signatures in Q1 2027
Sui targets native quantum-resistant account signatures for Q1 2027 after adding devnet support, with audits and testnet feedback still shaping the rollout.
Starknet Launches Shadow Accounts to Hide Wallet Links
Starknet’s Shadow Accounts hide the link to a user’s main wallet while leaving DeFi activity public. The first app integration is planned for October 14.
Trezor to Cut Reseller Network as OneKey Drops CryptoBilis
Trezor will reduce its reseller network, while OneKey has dropped CryptoBilis and offered replacements following the Ledger supply-chain investigation.
Ledger Knew of Wallet Implants Months Before October Thefts
Joe Grand’s research and a 2025 Reddit warning document Ledger wallet implants months before October’s theft investigation. Here is the verified timeline.
Karpelès Reports Implant in Ledger Flex Bought at Singapore Airport
Mark Karpelès reports an implant in an unused Ledger Flex bought at Singapore Airport, as a separate European retailer watchlist raises unverified concerns.
Binance to Close Mining Pool and Related Services on November 10
Binance Pool will stop accepting mining shares on November 10 at 07:00 UTC, with savings, cloud mining and APIs also closing and records available until November…