Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
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Ledger announces an investigation after a Southeast Asian reseller’s wallets appear tampered, with social media posts alleging $86 million in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron stolen. The hardware‑wallet maker says it is tracing the compromised devices and reviewing supply‑chain security, while users scramble to secure assets. The incident fuels broader concerns over hardware‑wallet integrity and could pressure market confidence.
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.