#metamask News

EMURGO has launched a beta version of YoroiWallet's dApp

Emurgo Releases Beta Version of Metamask-Like App

April 14, 2021 by Wayne Jones at Altcoins

Emurgo released yesterday a beta version of the dApp Connector of Yoroin Wallet. The dApp Connector, introduced in Ergo's blockchain by the words "think meta mask,'' is intended to be the gateway for the world of decentralized applications. What Emurgo Means for the Cryptocurrency Space MetaMask is one of the...

Orbs Swaps and Staking Now Available on MetaMask Wallet

Orbs Network (ORBS) Holders Can Now Stake Directly from MetaMask

April 13, 2021 by Dalmas Ngetich at Altcoins

It is now possible to stake, hold, and swap ORBS tokens directly on MetaMask, a top plugin wallet that grants access to the Ethereum blockchain, as per an update on Apr 13. Tetra Connects to MetaMask This follows the connection of Tetra, the official staking wallet of the Orbs project,...

Israeli Firm Unveils Tech Allowing Users to ‘Undo’ Erroneous Ether Transactions

A Tool for Reversing Ethereum Transactions is Now Live

November 13, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Ethereum

An Israeli government-backed tech firm, Kirobo, is repurposing its invention from Bitcoin to Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, CoinDesk reports on Nov 12. Reversing ETH Transactions They have now built a logic layer--a Retrievable Transfer service, on the Ethereum network to protect users from human error and sending transactions to non-deposit smart contracts. Accordingly,...

Ethereum Wallet Platform MetaMask Releases Version 8 with Enhanced Privacy Features

July 2, 2020 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Ethereum

Ethereum (ETH) wallet application MetaMask unveils its new Version 8 wallet service with enhanced privacy and security features as well as added web 3.0 functionality. Improved Privacy and Security on Latest MetaMask MetaMask has announced the features of its updated Ethereum wallet dubbed “Version 8 or V8.” The crypto wallet...

Google Reverses MetaMask Mobile App Ban from Play Store

January 2, 2020 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Blockchain

Ethereum wallet platform MetaMask is now back on Play Store after Google reversed its earlier decision to suspend the app from its Android store. The move marks another 180 for Google as the tech company seemingly continues to blunder its way through administering crypto-related services. MetaMask Back on Google Play...

Coinbase Wallet may Soon Remove the dApp Browsing Feature

December 30, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Blockchain

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange is contemplating the removal of the decentralized applications (dApps) browsing feature on its mobile cryptocurrency wallet, Coinbase Wallet. The San Francisco-based company's move is in a bid to comply with Apple's App Store policy, according to a Finance Magnates reports, December 30, 2019. Coinbase Wallet Removes dApp...

The Retail Challenge Lying Ahead for Crypto

December 30, 2019 by Ashwath Balakrishnan at Bitcoin

Debates have been raging on as to whether cryptocurrencies will ever gain mass adoption or if the tech will exist in a separate system that doesn't compete with traditional finance. Enterprises have adopted blockchain with fervor as early adoption could help them improve coordination between internal teams and external partners,...

Google Censorship Strikes Again as MetaMask Android Faces Play Store Suspension

December 27, 2019 by Ashwath Balakrishnan at Altcoins

Ethereum wallet provider MetaMask is the latest victim of Google's unbound authority, having their Android client suspended with the reasoning that Google's policy has a "ban on mining for mobiles". MetaMask is one of the most widely used wallets for Ethereum and doesn't offer any form of mining; it simply...

Audius Launches Hedgehog, a Client-side Ethereum Wallet for Interacting with dApps

May 30, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Ethereum

In a press release shared with BTCManager on May 30, 2019, Audius, a decentralized and open source music sharing service currently in its beta, revealed that it will be launching Hedgehog. The product is a client-side Ethereum wallet that can be used to interact with dApps without confirming transactions, using...

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Fake MetaMask App Pulled from Google Play Store

February 12, 2019 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Crime, News, Tech

The Google Play store pulled out app that runs on the Android OS after it was discovered to be clandestinely stealing bitcoin from unsuspecting users, Forbes reported on February 11, 2019. Removal Job The number of scams involving cryptocurrencies doesn't seem to be dwindling despite the bear market, causing thousands...

Latest Version of MetaMask Introduces Privacy Mode to Protect Ethereum Wallet Accounts

November 8, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Blockchain, Ethereum, News

MetaMask, the startup behind a world-renowned Ethereum client, has released new features aimed at improving the consumer experience, most notable of which is the new privacy mode designed to increase security for Ethereum Wallet accounts, the company announced in a Medium press release on November 5, 2018. MetaMask Addresses Concerns...

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Ethereum dApp Roundup Part 2: Essentials

October 20, 2018 by Nigel Dollentas at Blockchain, Cryptocyclopedia, Ethereum, News

dApps are becoming increasingly popular regarding usage and sheer volume. In the second of this series, BTCManager will highlight some of the more prominent ones of the bunch, with the first installation discussing the ten dApps users can’t live without. With Ethereum making the concept of dApps or decentralized applications,...

Trade Code: Writing your first Ethereum Smart Contract

August 9, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Cryptocyclopedia, Development, Ethereum, Guides

This guide will help developers and enthusiasts write and deploy their first smart contract. Coding skills will be helpful but are not mandatory for merely following the guide. Also check out the previous post of this series: Trade Code: How to Determine Ethereum Arbitrage Opportunities Using Command Line On Cloud....

Ethereum Wallet Metamask Fiasco Recap: Google Mistakenly Leaves Scam App on Store

July 28, 2018 by Joseph Young at Altcoins, Bitcoin, News, wallet

On July 25, 2018, the Google Chrome App Store, a platform that enables users of the most widely utilized web browser in the world to install native browser apps, removed Ethereum wallet MetaMask from its store. As a popular open-source and non-custodial Ethereum wallet integrated into significant browsers including Google...

Scammers Clone Cryptohopper Site to Seed Bitcoin Malware

Hack! A full Report of the MetaMask Recent (On-Going) Phishing Attempt

June 19, 2018 by Ben Ullrich at Commentary, Crime, News, Tech

On June 7, 2018, User WeaponizedMath reported on Reddit that our site BTCManager was serving a phishing popup that only affected the users of MetaMask browser plugin. We were able to resolve the issue within 24 hours of the report. https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/8pddzm/psa_btcmanagercom_is_running_metamask_phishing/ For more info on what Phishing, we recommend the wiki article....