Samsung Files UK Trademark for Smartphone Crypto Wallet

Electronics manufacturer Samsung has filed a trademark that suggests it may be considering integrating a cryptocurrency wallet into its smartphones. The filing, submitted to the U.K.’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on Dec. 27, reinforces reports that emerged earlier this month claiming that cryptocurrency integration was on Samsung’s agenda. Also read: Influential Politicians Are Advocating Crypto Around … Read more

Cobo Raises $13M in Series A Funding Round

Chinese startup Cobo raised $13 million this week in a Series A financing round led by DHVC and Wu Capital. The Beijing-based company — established by Bihang wallet developer Changhao Jiang and Shixing “Discus Fish” Mao, the co-founder of F2Pool — said it will use the funds to support the international expansion of its two … Read more

The Daily: McAfee’s “Unhackable” Wallet Is Doomed, Coinbase Wants to Be Your ID

In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about John McAfee refusing to acknowledge his “unhackable” wallet has been hacked after tinkerers were able to install Doom on the device, Coinbase wanting to become a verified identity service, and more. Also Read: Bitwise Launches Three New Cryptocurrency Market Index Funds McAfee Refuses to … Read more

Opera Browser Opens Its Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet to Desktop Users

Opera Ltd (NASDAQ: OPRA), the Norway-headquartered company behind the browser used by 322 million people, has decided to open up its desktop browser to its recently released mobile crypto wallet. The developers say this is due to the “overwhelmingly positive response of the crypto-community and users to the crypto wallet in Opera for Android.” Also … Read more

Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims

With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. A … Read more

Opera Browser Introduces a Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet

The latest version of the Opera for Android, currently available in a private beta, introduces an easy-to-use and built-in cryptocurrency wallet functionality to the browser. This means that a significant part of Opera’s 322 million user base across all platforms would no longer need to install separate extensions to handle supported crypto payments on mobile … Read more

Ledger Live Desktop Wallet Manager Reviewed

On Monday, wallet manufacturer Ledger released its eagerly anticipated new desktop software. Ledger Live is meant to be a more reliable and user-friendly version of the Chrome app, which has come in for criticism, not least from this reviewer. To determine whether Ledger Live is an improvement on its predecessor, I put the French firm’s … Read more

Decentral Launches Its New Cryptocurrency Wallet Jaxx Liberty in Beta

One of the main parts in the vision many Bitcoin supporters have is that the cryptocurrency will become the de facto single currency of the future. But for now its success has brought an explosion of altcoins and ICO tokens. Hoping to tap into the challenge to handle all this crypto cacophony, Decentral developed Jaxx Liberty. … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Saturday: Coins for Drivers, Prisoners, and Conservationists

Today’s Bitcoin in Brief features several examples of digital coins entering all spheres of life. A leading German auto manufacturer has revealed its cars may soon be fitted with onboard cryptocurrency wallets. A company now offers crypto payments for inmates in prisons across America. And in South Africa, a new token will support rhino conservationists, … Read more

PR: EO Obtains Licenses for Crypto-Fiat Exchange and Wallet as Its Initial Coin Sale Continues

EO, a four-platform-ecosystem has obtained two licenses to for its upcoming crypto fiat exchange and wallet. This makes it one of the first crypto-based companies to receive a license prior to launching of its crypto products and it can officially allow the use of fiat on its upcoming crypto exchange, crypto wallet and online trading … Read more