In 2022, trust in storing crypto on exchanges collapsed. In 2026, confidence in holding crypto in cold wallets began to waver... Sometimes Thuận wonders, who benefits the most... ...when people no longer feel safe keeping crypto on exchanges or holding it themselves—Wall Street already has a product ready to sell... an ETF?

A “wallet” is always live on-chain. Your addresses and coins never go offline just because you air-gapped a phone or bought a hardware wallet. Those only keep the keys offline. Software wallets have been compromised before, and air-gapped setups have a high margin for error. If you don’t feel comfortable committing to a genuine hardware wallet (direct from the manufacturer) and following strict handling procedures, you’re usually better off leaving the coins on a major exchange. Set up a physical hardware security key (not SMS or email). Turn on withdrawal limits and address restrictions. That last line of defense beats a half-managed self-custody setup for most people. Then relax..

The French side has a peculiar idea: even switching to a stablecoin can be considered a sale. That means, simply holding USDC or USDT without converting to euros triggers a tax event. While the budget has temporarily dropped, the government’s stance is clear: stablecoins are no longer a waiting room for cashing out.

🚨 Ledger users are losing millions from wallets they thought were safe @Ledger is investigating devices sold through reseller CryptoBillis after users reported major losses, including one case involving around 80 BTC. 👉 Ledger told recent CryptoBillis buyers not to set up affected devices 👉 Existing users are being told to consider moving funds to a new signer 👉 Reports suggest some devices may have been physically modified Hardware wallet security also depends on where the device comes from and whether it has been tampered with before reaching you. Buy directly from the manufacturer and treat the supply chain as part of your security. #Crypto #Ledger #Bitcoin

France advances self-custody crypto reporting rule. 🚨 France's Finance Committee backed Amendment I-CF821 to monitor private wallets: • Threshold: Mandatory reporting for self-custody wallets holding €100k+ ($112k) • Penalty: Fines up to €10,000 for non-compliance • Valuation Date: Based on holdings as of Dec 31 each year European tax policy is extending directly to on-chain assets.

Further reports have emerged regarding potential hardware modifications to Ledger devices, this time also in Europe. If these reports are confirmed, the issue may be far more widespread than initially assumed. For now, it is advisable to remain cautious and wait for independent verification and official statements from Ledger.

when i went to pick up my ledger from its own factory, ppl were criticizing me, saying "ur too skeptical n play it too safe" devices getting tampered w/ during shipping has been a thing for yrs. but most ignored it doubt is only truth bc nobody else carries your risk