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ForkLog 350 23.09.2025

Rainbow Wallet Unveils RNBW Token and Clanker Acquisition Proposal

The non-custodial wallet Rainbow has announced the launch of its RNBW token and has put forward a proposal to acquire the Clanker launchpad.

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ForkLog 283 23.09.2025

Trustee Plus Responds to National Bank of Ukraine’s P2P Operation Concerns

The National Bank of Ukraine has prohibited Trustee Global UAB, the operator of the cryptocurrency wallet Trustee Plus, from providing financial payment services in the country without the necessary license for such activities. What Happened? Upon analysis, the regulator discovered instances of access being provided to a P2P platform and euro transfers between users without account opening. Such activities, under the Financial Services Act, require authorization from the National Bank, which the company lacked.

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ForkLog 1224 09.09.2025

Hackers Target JavaScript Ecosystem to Hijack Crypto Wallets

Malefactors breached a popular developer on the NPM platform, embedding malicious code into JavaScript packages to drain cryptocurrency wallets.

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ForkLog 318 26.08.2025

MetaMask Introduces Login via Google and Apple ID

The developers of the MetaMask crypto wallet have integrated a "social login" feature using Google and Apple ID services.

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ForkLog 175 21.08.2025

A wallet as a passport: new world or prison?

How a crypto wallet becomes an instrument of social control.

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ForkLog 192 21.08.2025

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Plan to Enhance User Experience

The Ethereum Foundation has initiated a new phase of the Trillion Dollar Security initiative. The primary focus will be on improving UX in wallets and applications.

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ForkLog 109 14.08.2025

Google Play to Revise Policy for Custodial Crypto Services

From October 29, Google Play will update its policy for applications with cryptocurrency wallets. Developers of custodial services must obtain a license in more than 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. In the US, representatives will need to register with FinCEN as Money Services Businesses (MSB). In the European Union, they must obtain […]

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ForkLog 236 11.08.2025

Dormant means ownerless

In early August, some media outlets reported that a “revived investment bank, Salomon Brothers” intended to access bitcoin addresses it deems abandoned. The company used OP_RETURN, a standard mechanism for embedding arbitrary data in transactions. The initiative’s stated aim is to shield funds from criminals and “rogue states”, with the legal basis said to be […]

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ForkLog 133 08.08.2025

Salomon Brothers’ Initiative Deemed an Attack on Bitcoin

The initiative by the company operating under the Salomon Brothers brand to claim rights to “abandoned” bitcoin wallets through OP_RETURN transactions is both legally and technically flawed. This opinion was expressed by experts consulted by ForkLog. According to them, the “doctrine of abandonment” is inapplicable to cryptocurrency addresses, and the idea itself contradicts the fundamental […]

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ForkLog 135 07.08.2025

Salomon Brothers Claims Rights to ‘Abandoned’ Bitcoin Wallets via OP_RETURN

A company operating under the Salomon Brothers brand has sent notifications to bitcoin addresses it deems “abandoned.” The firm intends to gain access to them, reports CoinDesk. The aim is to protect funds from criminals and “rogue states,” according to representatives of the financial institution. The legal basis is the “doctrine of abandonment”, which states […]

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ForkLog 51 05.08.2025

Briton Tokenizes Rights to 7,500 BTC from Hard Drive in Landfill

On August 4, reports emerged that James Howells had halted his operation to locate a hard drive containing 7,500 BTC. However, he refuted these rumors and announced the issuance of a token to secure his legal rights to the lost assets. But I am done asking permission. So I’m tokenizing the entire wallet — 8,000 […]

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ForkLog 73 29.07.2025

Cashinout Introduces Euro Cash Withdrawals via Ria Money Transfer

The fintech service Cashinout has launched a euro cash withdrawal service through the Ria Money Transfer network. This option, available in 14 European countries, targets tourists, expatriates, and crypto investors, according to a press release. Users can convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets into euros for subsequent cash withdrawal. The service is available in […]

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