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.
