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Ledger implant tests Bitcoin ETFs as safer custodial solutions than hardware wallets

Cointelegraph·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Ledger implant tests Bitcoin ETFs as safer custodial solutions than hardware wallets

The discovery of an unauthorized Ledger hardware implant reignited debate on whether Bitcoin ETFs are safer than self-custodying Bitcoin via hardware wallets. The incident raises concerns about supply chain security, prompting investors to reconsider the trade-offs between ETF custody and personal control of private keys.

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