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Hot wallet

A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, which allows quick access to funds. Because of this connection, it carries different security risks than offline cold storage. Read the latest news about Hot wallet on Cointelegraph. A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, which allows quick access to funds. Because of this connection, it carries different security risks than offline cold storage. Read the latest news about Hot wallet on Cointelegraph. A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, which allows quick access to funds. Because of this connection, it carries different security risks than offline cold storage. Read the latest news about Hot wallet on Cointelegraph.

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Hot wallet: All latest articles

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Phantom Chat under scrutiny after $264K address poisoning loss

Phantom Chat is under scrutiny after a phishing attack drained $264,000 in Wrapped Bitcoin, renewing concerns over wallet UX and address poisoning scams.

Feb 10, 2026

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Trust Wallet will cover $7M lost in Christmas Day hack, CZ says

The malicious Trust Wallet extension has also been exporting users’ personal information, pointing to potential insider activity, according to cybersecurity company SlowMist.

Dec 26, 2025

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Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide

The guide was a good-faith primer on crypto custody basics and best practices, including different forms of wallet storage and common risks.

Dec 13, 2025

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Edel Finance-linked wallets reportedly ‘snipe’ 30% of token supply: Bubblemaps

Bubblemaps shared blockchain data indicating that team-related wallets had purchased 30% of the token supply, but Edel’s co-founder said the acquisition was part of its token rollout plans.

Nov 26, 2025

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Chrome Web Store’s No. 4 crypto wallet can steal user seed phrases

A malicious “Safery: Ethereum Wallet” extension is currently live on the Chrome Web Store, using a crafty backdoor to exfiltrate seed phrases. Here's how it works.

Nov 14, 2025

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Binance Wallet partners with Bubblemaps to help fight insider crypto trading

Binance integrates Bubblemaps’ blockchain data tools into its Web3 Wallet, giving users more transparency into token distribution and potential insider trading activity.

Oct 29, 2025

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Trader loses $21M on Hyperliquid after private key leak: How to be protected

A Hyperliquid trader lost $21 million in a private key exploit, raising new concerns about DeFi security and user vigilance amid growing DEX activity.

Oct 10, 2025

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MetaMask, Infinex tap Hyperliquid to challenge CEXs in perps market

MetaMask and Infinex have integrated Hyperliquid, the most liquid decentralized derivatives platform, to steal market share from CEXs in the rapidly growing perps market.

Oct 8, 2025

Brayden Lindrea

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Ethereum core dev’s crypto wallet drained by malicious AI extension

Ethereum core dev Zak Cole lost funds after a malicious Cursor extension stole his private key, highlighting increasing wallet drainer attacks on builders.

Aug 13, 2025