MetaMask has announced the upcoming launch of its self-custody metal crypto card, in partnership with Mastercard, Baanx, and CompoSecure. This new card will allow users to spend cryptocurrency directly from their MetaMask wallets at millions of merchants worldwide, all without surrendering control of their assets. A Self-Custody Card Built for
The gaming industry continues to shift toward decentralized identity management solutions. Current players integrate blockchain-based avatars into their gaming activity as well as NFT gaming profiles and Web3 credentials. Gamer identities based on screen names and profiles and cross-platform capabilities have experienced change yet still have existing challenges. Users face
MetaMask has unveiled a major expansion, adding support for Bitcoin and Solana. The announcement at ETHDenver marks a shift from its Ethereum-exclusive model. These updates aim to unify digital asset management across multiple blockchains. MetaMask will introduce Bitcoin support in Q3 2025. Users can store, send, and swap BTC natively
On February 5, MetaMask introduced a groundbreaking feature, Gas Station, on Ethereum’s mainnet, aimed at resolving one of the network’s most persistent issues, insufficient gas fees leading to failed transactions. This new functionality allows users to complete token swaps without needing to maintain a separate ETH balance for gas fees,
In July 2024, Bitget Wallet achieved a record-breaking 1.7 million global app downloads, surpassing MetaMask’s growth for that month. This represents a significant 140% increase from the previous month, propelled by the platform’s advanced on-chain trading features, particularly for meme coins. Bitget Wallet’s prominence in the meme coin sector is
Consensys-based Wallet support and Web3 firm MetaMask released its new toolkit at the EthCC event on July 9. The company aims to simplify the developer process within Web3 and to enhance user experience in DApps. The entire Web3 community is working towards bringing the technology into the mainstream on a
To better safeguard users’ digital assets and personal information against fraud, scams, and theft, Consensys has announced the acquisition of Wallet Guard. In order to enhance user safety inside Web3, the purchase seeks to incorporate Wallet Guard’s superior security capabilities into MetaMask. Users of MetaMask may anticipate enhanced security features.
For its case against the SEC, a U.S. court has approved Consensys’s request for a fast-track hearing. More regulatory clarification for the crypto industry has been sought, and the deadline has been brought closer as a result. In April, when the SEC issued a Wells Notice designating Ethereum as a
MetaMask platform’s developer, ConsenSys Software Inc., has been unexpectedly hit with a lawsuit by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Just days after ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin voiced hope for better ties between authorities and the cryptocurrency sector, the company is facing legal action. Lubin expressed optimism because
The Ethereum wallet MetaMask is going to have Bitcoin compatibility soon, allowing it to extend its capabilities even further. The company hopes that by doing this, users of Bitcoin and Ethereum would be able to more easily deal with one another. The goal of this work is to provide a
