Coinbase Wallet stories

Sep 18, 2026

Malware disguised as AI crypto trading software targets browser wallet extensions

Cybercriminals deployed malware called Needle Stealer, disguised as an AI-powered crypto trading agent, to target seven browser-based cryptocurrency wallet extensions including MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. The malware used signed Microsoft software to steal passwords and replace wallet extensions.

Sep 18, 20262 sources

Sep 10, 2026

Coinbase rebrands Base App back to Coinbase Wallet after social experiment falls short

Coinbase is reverting its self-custodial app's name from Base App back to Coinbase Wallet approximately 14 months after the initial rebrand, acknowledging that its attempt to create a crypto social network failed to gain traction. The company is now shifting the app's focus toward trading and broader multichain functionality.

Sep 10, 20263 sources