MetaMask
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Crypto markets overall haven’t yet tested all-time highs, but MetaMask is well on its way to record numbers of active users
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The partnership comes as MetaMask continues its multichain march and Robinhood prepares to announce earnings
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Mark Cuban believes he installed a counterfeit MetaMask wallet, potentially exploited by a scammer to pilfer his cryptocurrency
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Before MetaMask Snaps, functionality that offers wider wallet customization, Metamask was primarily an EVM-based platform
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Metamask Snaps are features created by third parties that expand use cases of Metamask wallets
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The direct fiat off-ramp is only available for users in the US, UK and parts of Europe
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Joel Dietz was allegedly working with Aaron Davis on Vapor, a browser-based crypto wallet, back in 2015
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Updated terms did not relate to taxes and ConsenSys said that taxes apply solely to specific products and paid plans
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Fraudsters targeted one of MetaMask’s third-party service providers to gain access to personal data such as email addresses
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The Ethereum Shapella hard fork is likely going to bring more investors into staking, MetaMask Institutional expects
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The addition is expected to encourage a significant influx of mainstream developers to GameFi, cutting down the time it takes to implement blockchain tech into games
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The new feature, available only to select US customers for now, lets Web3 users go from cash to ether via PayPal for a 1% fee
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ConsenSys said it will attempt to change its current system and only hold user wallet and IP addresses for one week
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ConsenSys has a new privacy policy, which states it collects IP addresses and other sensitive data for all MetaMask users relying on Infura
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MetaMask, Phantom, Brave and other browser-based crypto wallets say no known user funds have been affected
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Self-custody wallet provider partners with Asset Reality to build investigations against scammers
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The DeFi wallet is advising users to disable iCloud backups to prevent future scams
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The planned growth efforts follow a $450 million fundraise, putting the company’s valuation at $7 billion
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