A new hardware wallet called G-Knot is launching today with revolutionary finger vein biometric technology that aims to disrupt the crypto storage market dominated by Ledger and Trezor. The puck-shaped device eliminates traditional security vulnerabilities like seed phrases and PIN codes, instead using unique blood flow patterns and vascular architecture for authentication. With a 10,000-unit presale starting today at $299 per unit and January shipping, G-Knot positions itself as a premium security solution for cryptocurrency holders concerned about both convenience and safety.
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UK Blocks Ledger Crypto Education in Regulatory Crackdown
UK residents are being systematically blocked from accessing Ledger’s educational content on multisig wallets and other crypto security resources due to stringent new financial promotion rules implemented in late 2025. This restriction forms part of a comprehensive regulatory clampdown affecting crypto education, advertising, and banking services across the country, with critics warning these measures may compromise user security while limiting practical blockchain knowledge for everyday investors.
about UK Blocks Ledger Crypto Education in Regulatory CrackdownLedger Eyes NY Listing as Crypto Hacks Drive Record Revenue
French cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider Ledger is actively considering a New York stock exchange listing following explosive revenue growth projected to reach triple-digit millions in 2025. The Paris-based company’s remarkable success is directly tied to escalating cybersecurity threats, with record-breaking crypto hacks driving unprecedented demand for secure cold storage solutions as both individual investors and corporations seek to protect their digital assets from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.
about Ledger Eyes NY Listing as Crypto Hacks Drive Record RevenueLedger Stax Review: Apple-Designed Crypto Wallet
Ledger has launched the Stax, a credit card-sized hardware wallet designed by former Apple engineer Tony Fadell. This premium device combines enhanced usability with enterprise-grade security for cryptocurrency storage. Priced at $279, it represents Ledger’s most expensive wallet option to date, offering the same security protection as other Ledger devices but with significantly improved user experience features.
about Ledger Stax Review: Apple-Designed Crypto WalletLedger’s New Multisig App Sparks Fee Backlash
Ledger’s newly launched multisig application is receiving mixed reactions from the crypto community. While praised for its technical upgrades, the hardware wallet provider faces significant backlash over newly introduced transaction fees that have sparked accusations of cash grabbing from prominent Ethereum developers and users alike.
about Ledger's New Multisig App Sparks Fee BacklashLedger & Trezor Launch New Crypto Hardware Wallets
Leading hardware wallet manufacturers Ledger and Trezor have both unveiled new devices this week, offering cryptocurrency users enhanced security options for self-custody. The competing companies have taken different approaches to branding and technological innovation in their latest releases, with Ledger introducing the Nano Gen5 while making a strategic branding shift away from the term ‘hardware wallet,’ and Trezor launching the Safe 7 as the first quantum-resistant hardware wallet.
about Ledger & Trezor Launch New Crypto Hardware WalletsLedger Nano Gen5: New ‘Signer’ with Susan Kare Art
Ledger has launched its Nano Gen5 crypto security device, marking a strategic pivot in both product positioning and user experience. The new hardware features customizable artwork from legendary Apple designer Susan Kare while introducing the fundamental rebranding of Ledger devices from ‘hardware wallets’ to ‘signers’—a move aimed at correcting widespread misconceptions about how crypto security actually works. This dual approach of aesthetic enhancement and conceptual clarification represents Ledger’s evolution from a utility-focused tool to a platform enabling broader blockchain participation.
about Ledger Nano Gen5: New 'Signer' with Susan Kare ArtPhone Passkeys vs Hardware Wallets: Crypto Security Debate
A new browser extension from Infinex allows crypto users to access top sites using phone biometrics instead of traditional hardware wallets. While offering superior convenience for newcomers, security experts question whether phone-based authentication can match the ironclad protection of dedicated hardware devices. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between usability and security in the cryptocurrency space.
about Phone Passkeys vs Hardware Wallets: Crypto Security Debate1inch Rebrands as DeFi Bridges Gap with Traditional Finance
DeFi aggregator 1inch has launched a comprehensive rebranding initiative, complete with a new domain and visual identity, signaling the platform’s maturation and growing focus on institutional adoption. The company’s co-founder Sergej Kunz predicts that decentralized finance will soon become ‘indistinguishable’ from traditional finance while maintaining its decentralized nature. A landmark collaboration with Coinbase integrates 1inch’s Swap API, bringing decentralized trading capabilities to millions of exchange users and marking a significant step toward mainstream DeFi adoption.
about 1inch Rebrands as DeFi Bridges Gap with Traditional FinanceEx-Singapore Diver Admits $1.7M Crypto Seed Phrase Theft
A former Singapore Armed Forces diver has confessed to stealing $1.7 million in cryptocurrency after secretly photographing a victim’s seed phrase, exposing critical vulnerabilities in digital asset storage that continue to plague crypto owners worldwide. The case of 34-year-old Teo Rong Xuan demonstrates how human error and poor security practices undermine even the most sophisticated blockchain technology, with seed phrase theft accounting for 70% of all stolen cryptocurrency funds last year according to TRM Labs data.
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