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.
MetaMask has introduced new security features including warnings for potential scams, lookalike wallet addresses, and first-time recipient transfers. The update includes Added Protection that automatically reverts transactions that differ from their previews.
Ethereum development firm Consensys Software Inc. is separating into two independent companies by late 2026. The existing entity will rebrand as MetaMask under Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO, while a new Consensys led by Mike Kriak will house Linea, Besu, and institutional infrastructure businesses.
Ethereum development firm Consensys is separating its consumer-facing MetaMask wallet business from its institutional and infrastructure operations by late 2026, with Joe Lubin serving as chairman and CEO of the MetaMask entity.
Digital-asset payments company MoonPay has added Cash App Pay as a payment method, allowing eligible U.S. customers to purchase cryptocurrencies including Ether, Solana, and XRP directly from their Cash App balances. The integration enables Cash App users to fund external wallets like MetaMask through MoonPay's checkout system.
Blockchain firm Consensys disclosed that a North Korea-linked software developer gained access to its team and MetaMask wallet code before being identified and removed. The developer used a fake identity to infiltrate the company.
Major crypto companies including OKX, MetaMask, and Matter Labs have backed the creation of a specialized dispute resolution court designed to handle contractual disputes between AI agents as autonomous agent-to-agent transactions become more common.
MetaMask has unveiled Agent Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed specifically for AI agents to autonomously execute blockchain transactions. The wallet features transaction simulation, threat detection, user-controlled guardrails, and up to $10,000 in transaction protection coverage.
Consensys, the Ethereum infrastructure company behind MetaMask, has postponed its planned U.S. IPO until at least fall 2026 due to weak and volatile market conditions. This adds to a growing list of crypto firms delaying public offerings.
