Is MetaMask withholding customers’ crypto for taxes? No, it’s not.
The parent company behind the crypto wallet MetaMask has debunked “inaccurate” rumors that it is collecting tax on crypto transactions.This post was originally published on this site
MetaMask denies claims of wallet exploit in ‘massive’ $10M hack
MetaMask stated its security team is working with others in the Web3 wallet space to uncover the source of the exploit.This post was originally published on this site
MetaMask third-party provider hacked, exposing email addresses
The incident affected users who submitted a MetaMask customer service ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023.This post was originally published on this site
MetaMask launches new fiat purchase function for cryptocurrency
The new feature will allow users to purchase cryptocurrencies using various payment methods, such as debit or credit cards, PayPal, bank transfers, and instant ACH.This post was originally published on this site
Ticketmaster Launches NFT-Gated Ticketing Service for Avenged Sevenfold Shows
Ticketmaster, the global provider of event ticketing services, has launched “token-gated sales,” allowing fans access to concert tickets using non-fungible token (NFT) technology. The first to use the service is the metal band Avenged Sevenfold (A7X), whose “Deathbats Club” NFT collection gave owners early access to the group’s shows in Los Angeles and New York […]
New Feature Enables Nigerian Metamask Wallet Users to Buy Crypto Assets Within the App
Metamask users in Nigeria can now directly and instantly buy crypto assets within the mobile app, Consensys and its Web3 infrastructure partner Moonpay have said. According to a Consensys executive, rolling out this feature helps to reduce friction while bringing down barriers that block or stop Nigerians from embracing Web3. Purchasing Crypto via Instant Bank […]
Multichain Wallet Bitkeep Raises $30 Million From Bitget to Strengthen Links Between Defi and Cefi
On Wednesday, the multichain wallet Bitkeep announced it raised $30 million from the crypto derivatives platform Bitget. Bitkeep now has an overall valuation of $300 million, with goals aimed at strengthening the links between decentralized finance (defi) and centralized finance (cefi). Bitget Invests $30 Million in Bitkeep; Wallet Firm Is Now Valued at $300M Crypto […]
Microsoft Is Testing an Ethereum Wallet in Its Edge Web Browser
Microsoft, the software conglomerate, has introduced an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet in the testing version of its Edge web browser. The new feature, which software sleuth Albacore discovered, is named “Crypto Wallet” and would allow users to store and transact Ethereum and Ethereum-based tokens in a non-custodial way, acting like a Metamask clone. Microsoft Introduces […]
Infura is to blame for MetaMask’s violation of the crypto spirit
ConsenSys announced in November that Infura, MetaMask’s API provider, was collecting wallet and IP addresses from MetaMask’s users.This post was originally published on this site
Hackers Attack Domain Registrar Namecheap; Flood of DHL and Metamask Phishing Emails Follow
On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, the domain registrar Namecheap’s email account was compromised by hackers. Subsequently, a large number of individuals received phishing emails claiming to be from Metamask and DHL. These emails originated from the email platform Sendgrid, a service used by Namecheap for marketing correspondence. Namecheap Confirms Email Account Compromise and Disables Sendgrid […]