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Privacy tech firm Proton rolls out self-custodial Bitcoin wallet to all users

Proton launches a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet, enabling users to buy, store, and transfer Bitcoin while emphasizing privacy and independence from centralized financial systems.

theblock.co • 10/02/2025 - 11:00 AM

Phantom wallet adds support for Layer 1 Sui in latest multi-chain push

Phantom wallet now supports Sui blockchain, enabling management of SUI and interaction with dApps, as part of its multi-chain expansion strategy aimed at enhancing user experience in crypto.

theblock.co • 29/01/2025 - 14:00 PM

Ledger co-founder David Balland released after kidnapping: Bloomberg

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped and later released after a police operation. The incident sparked false kidnapping rumors about another co-founder, Eric Larchevêque.

theblock.co • 23/01/2025 - 12:53 PM

WalletConnect builder Reown raises $13 million in Series B round including Shopify and Kraken

Reown, known for WalletConnect, raised $13 million in Series B funding to enhance its onchain UX platforms, targeting improved user experience as digital assets gain importance.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 11:29 AM

The Daily: El Salvador to limit bitcoin activities in $1.4 billion IMF deal, Ark offloads Coinbase shares amid price slump and more

El Salvador limits bitcoin activities for an IMF deal; Ark Invest sells Coinbase shares; bitcoin's market cap exceeds gold; Hong Kong approves new crypto exchanges; TON Space wallet launched.

theblock.co • 19/12/2024 - 18:56 PM

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The Open Platform launches TON Space self-custody wallet

TOP has launched TON Space, a self-custodial wallet for Telegram users, with plans to engage 30% of the user base by 2028 and new features to support developers.

theblock.co • 19/12/2024 - 15:36 PM

The Daily: Hyperliquid set for HYPE token launch, MARA purchases $615 million in bitcoin and more

Hyperliquid prepares to launch its HYPE token; MARA purchases bitcoin; Celsius distributes $127 million; Coinbase's Celo decision causes community backlash; gamified AI Freysa retains $40,000 in crypto.

theblock.co • 28/11/2024 - 15:16 PM

Ex-Revolut duo raise $2.3 million to build 'blockchain bank account' Bleap

Bleap has raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Ethereal Ventures to launch a self-custodial stablecoin payments app. Bleap is currently in beta with select EU users, with a full public deployment scheduled for Q1 2025 and a token launch expected in 2026.

theblock.co • 28/11/2024 - 09:05 AM

Zodia Custody partners with Securitize to bolster institutional access to tokenized assets

Zodia Custody partners with Securitize to offer compliant custody solutions for tokenized assets like BlackRock’s BUIDL. The partnership aims to support institutional adoption of tokenized assets, according to the Zodia Custody CEO.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 14:27 PM

Phantom wallet adds support for Base in multi-chain push

Phantom’s support for Base is out of beta and available for all users. Base has a total value locked of nearly $3.4 billion as of Monday.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 04:07 AM

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