Wallet

On December 24, Trust Wallet's browser extension v2.68 was compromised, enabling attackers to drain about $8.50 million from 2,596 wallets, according to CEO Eowyn Chen. The team reverted to a secure version, launched a documentation-based compensation process, and warned users about phishing attempts while markets saw lower Bitcoin and Ethereum trading activity.

On December 29, seven digital yuan–linked stocks saw net inflows above 100 million yuan, as investors added over $188 million, according to Securities Times. The move follows the PBOC's plan to allow e-CNY wallet interest beginning January 1, 2026, with Lakala leading at 371 million yuan. Top shareholders in related firms now hold 1.89 billion yuan in market value.

On December 25, 2025, Trust Wallet confirmed that version 2.68 of its Chrome browser extension had been compromised, exposing users' seed phrases and leading to about $7M in crypto losses. The non-custodial wallet provider has started a compensation program, asking affected users to submit detailed claims so funds can be reimbursed. The incident, which impacted assets across Bitcoin, Solana, and EVM-compatible networks, has renewed concerns over the security of browser-based crypto tools.

On 30 Dec 2025, Sberbank said it extended Russia's first corporate loan secured by Bitcoin to miner Intelion Data. The pilot used Intelion's mined digital currency as collateral, with the assets held via Sberbank's Rutoken custody system. The bank did not disclose the loan size, term, rate, or detailed risk parameters.

Trust Wallet has begun verifying wallet ownership to filter reimbursement submissions after its browser extension was compromised on December 25. CEO Eowyn Chen said 2,596 addresses were affected but around 5,000 claims were filed, and losses totaled $7 million. The company is prioritizing accuracy over speed while investigations continue.

Trust Wallet has launched a formal claims process for users affected by its Chrome extension v2.68 incident that exposed recovery phrases and drained funds. The company confirmed the breach on December 25 and outlined the compensation workflow on December 26. Changpeng Zhao said around $7 million was affected and pledged reimbursement for verified losses.

According to an investigation by TRM Labs, a coordinated group of Russian cybercriminals allegedly laundered more than $35 million in cryptocurrency stolen from LastPass users after the 2022 breach. The funds were moved through instant exchanges, Bitcoin mixers and Russian platforms including Audi6 and the OFAC-sanctioned Cryptex, with investigators using behavioral continuity analysis to trace the flow. The report indicates that wallet activity tied to the mixers showed operational links to Russia before and after the laundering process.

China’s central bank will permit commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan balances starting Jan. 1, 2026. The overhaul redesigns the e-CNY as a digital deposit currency with deposit insurance protection and integration into banks’ asset–liability management. Usage has grown, with billions of transactions and hundreds of millions of wallets reported.

China's central bank introduced a framework permitting commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallet balances starting Jan. 1, 2026. The shift is intended to move e-CNY from a cash-like instrument to deposit-style money and let banks account for it in asset-liability management, according to deputy governor Lu Lei.

Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn said on December 29 the team is validating compensation claims after a browser extension v2.68 breach. The forensic review confirmed 2,596 affected wallets and roughly 5,000 claims, with mobile users unaffected. Losses are about $7 million, and verification focuses on filtering duplicate and fraudulent submissions.