MetaMask in the Media
72 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
October 2026
A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam
A full return of Bitquery’s identified exit cohort as new demand would create a $5.04 billion combined workload, while Lido expects gradual re-entry. The post A $1,00
Ethereum's entry queue holds new stakers for 25 days as MetaMask exits drain
New Ethereum stakers face a 25-day entry wait as the exit queue falls to 767,349 ETH from an 850,736 ETH peak driven by MetaMask's validator exits.
Ethereum Exit Queue Eases to 767,000 ETH After MetaMask Validator Exits
Nearly 1.44 million ETH is waiting to begin staking, down 31% from Sept. 1 but still facing a roughly 25-day delay.
Metamask discloses security incident affecting its infrastructure
Sergiu Gatlan reports: On Thursday, cryptocurrency wallet provider MetaMask has disclosed an ongoing infrastructure security incident affecting some of its infrastructure. The company is working to address the issue internally, with help from external partners and security advisors, and says there i
Consensys founder says MetaMask wallets safe after security incident
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin has reassured MetaMask users that there is no indication that the company’s recent cyberattack is affecting part of the MetaMask system. Lubin has confirmed that user wallets and private keys are completely safe. The update comes after MetaMask disclosed on September 3
MetaMask remains in containment as first test as independent company enters second day
MetaMask has reiterated that it has not found any indications that user wallets and customer funds faced any imminent threats in its latest security update, confirming that it is still focusing on “containment and verification” steps. In the meantime, MetaMask continued the precautionary
MetaMask unstakes $1.4B of ETH after validator rewards stolen
Crypto wallet MetaMask has warned of a security incident affecting its staking operations, stressing that wallets face “no immediate threat.” The post MetaMask unstakes $1.4B of ETH after validator r
MetaMask Pulls Its Staking Validators After a Security Incident Hits Its Infrastructure
MetaMask says it has found no immediate threat to its
MetaMask exits Ethereum validators after infrastructure compromise
MetaMask is responding to a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure and has begun exiting affected staking validators as a precaution. The company says it has identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets. MetaMask disclosed the incident in a September 30 announcement, saying
MetaMask Security Incident Affecting Parts of Infrastructure
MetaMask has disclosed an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, prompting the cryptocurrency wallet provider to begin precautionary exits from affected Ethereum validators used in its non-custodial staking operations. The company said it is actively investigating and rem
MetaMask Exits Lido Validators Amid Infrastructure ‘Security Incident’
The wallet says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets, but the ETH it is pulling out of Lido could take 45 days to return.
Metamask discloses security incident affecting its infrastructure
On Thursday, cryptocurrency wallet provider MetaMask has disclosed an ongoing infrastructure security incident affecting some of its infrastructure. [...]
MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk
An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH.
MetaMask Security Incident Prompts Exit of Affected Ethereum Validators
MetaMask on Thursday said it's responding to what it described as an "ongoing security incident" impacting part of its infrastructure. "We are actively addressing and remediating the issue internally, in coordination with external partners and security advisors," the software cryptocurrency wallet
Sentora’s Morpho Vaults See Sharp Outflows Amid MetaMask Staking Incident
The RLUSD and PYUSD vaults had about $8.46 million and $2.38 million of available liquidity, respectively, in Morpho’s latest snapshots.
MetaMask exits Ethereum validators as it investigates security incident
MetaMask said i
MetaMask Staking Exits Lido Validators After Infrastructure Compromise
Lido estimates the exit, withdrawal and re-entry cycle could take up to about 45 days. Aave’s founder says its markets are operating normally.
September 2026
MetaMask Adds New Wallet Protections Against Crypto Scams
MetaMask’s latest safeguards flag suspicious transfers and stop transactions that don’t match their previews.
Lubin Will Run MetaMask as Consensys Moves Its Protocol Work Into a New Company
The company behind much of Ethereum's tooling will carry on as Meta
Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company
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Consensys and MetaMask split to focus on different layers in rebrand
Consensys Software Inc. announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 it will split into two separate companies. Its consumer wallet venture has morphed into MetaMask, while its Ethereum protocols and institutional software will become a new company but will keep the name Consensys. The move is of parti
MetaMask Outgrows ConsenSys: Why Ethereum’s Biggest Wallet Is Going Independent
TLDR: MetaMask surpassed 100 million downloads across 190 countries as its consumer finance business expanded. Consensys will retain Linea, Besu and Teku while sharpening its focus on institutional Ethereum infrastructure. MetaMask users keep the same apps, assets, keys and access, with no migrat
Consensys to split MetaMask into its own firm while staying silent on IPO
The existing company, Consensys Software Inc., will rebrand as MetaMask under Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO.
Consensys Software Inc. Splits In Two, Rebrands As MetaMask
The company behind the MetaMask wallet will keep the wallet and rename itself MetaMask, with Joe Lubin as CEO. Linea, Besu and the institutional infrastructure business move into a newly formed company that carries the Consensys name. Completion is expected by the end of 2026.
Consensys splits MetaMask from institutional and Ethereum infrastructure businesses
The separation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with the existing entity rebranding as MetaMask under CEO Joe Lubin.
Ethereum giant Consensys spins off flagship MetaMask wallet, stays mum on IPO and token plans
The company will now formally operate as two separate entities, with one focused on MetaMask and the other on institutional software.
Consensys Is Splitting in Two as MetaMask Goes Its Own Way
Consensys Software Inc. will become MetaMask, while a newly formed Consensys will take over the firm's Ethereum protocols and institutional blockchain infrastructure business.
August 2026
MoonPay Opens Cash App to More Cryptocurrencies
TLDR Cash App is expanding its crypto offering through a new integration with MoonPay. Eligible U.S. users can use Cash App balances to buy assets including Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and USDT. The integration also allows users to fund supported wallets such as MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, BitPay,
MetaMask Launches Self-Custodial AI Wallet for Autonomous Crypto Trading
The new Agent Wallet lets AI agents execute on-chain trades within user-defined limits as MetaMask expands its push into AI-powered crypto trading.
July 2026
Phantom to End Monad Support on Aug. 26
The wallet is dropping the EVM chain nine months after its mainnet launch, a day after adding Robinhood Chain. Monad co-founder Keone Hon called the move "a step backward," while MetaMask offered to cover migrating users' gas fees.
GolangGhost Steals Chrome Secrets From macOS Keychain and Hijacks MetaMask Permissions
A new malware campaign is targeting cryptocurrency and Web3 professionals through fake job interviews. The operation delivers GolangGhost, a remote access trojan that can steal browser credentials, collect wallet data, and give attackers control of infected macOS systems. The attackers pose as re
Consensys Halted MetaMask Releases Over North Korea-Linked Contractor
A contractor brought in through a third-party provider worked on MetaMask code from March until Consensys cut off access in April and paused product releases. The company says it found no stolen assets, exposed data or malicious code.
MetaMask hired suspected North Korean dev flagged months earlier
A suspected North Korean mole worked on MetaMask's wallet code for a month despite being flagged by a Lazarus Group security page last year. The post MetaMask hired suspected North Korean dev f
MetaMask hired suspected North Korean dev flagged months earlier
A suspected North Korean mole worked on MetaMask's wallet code for a month despite being flagged by a Lazarus Group security page last year. The post MetaMask hired suspected North Korean dev fla
MetaMask code was open to a North Korea-linked contractor for a month before Consensys halted releases
Consensys found no compromised assets or data, no malicious code deployment and no user impact, but contractor access controls face scrutiny. The post M
MetaMask Discovers North Korean Operative Who Infiltrated Development Team
A North Korean agent infiltrated MetaMask as a contractor for one month. Consensys detected the breach and confirmed no user funds or data were compromised. The post MetaMask Discov
North Korean operative accessed MetaMask code before being caught
Consensys, the company behind the MetaMask crypto wallet, unknowingly hired a North Korea linked developer who used the alias "Tyler Knapp."
MetaMask Celebrates Decade of Innovation with Bold Open Money Initiative
MetaMask celebrates 10 years of crypto innovation, unveiling its Open Money vision to transform digital finance beyond traditional wallet services worldwide. The post MetaMask Celebra
OKX, MetaMask back GenLayer's Internet Court launch
GenLayer Foundation and a cohort of crypto firms, including MetaMask, OKX, Matter Labs’ ZKsync and 0G Labs have backed the launch of Internet Court, an open standard that handles escrow funds and settles contract disputes for AI agents. What is Internet Court for AI agents? According to GenLay
OKX, MetaMask, Matter Labs back dispute resolution court for AI agents
The Genlayer Foundation is leading the 27-firm consortium that makes AI-based payments, escrow and dispute resolution interoperable.
June 2026
MetaMask Introduces Money Account Featuring mUSD Rewards and Payment Integration
MetaMask's Money Account offers mUSD yield up to 4% APY, direct payments, and trading from one self-custody balance. Learn about the new crypto finance platform. The post Meta
MetaMask launches stablecoin yield account with card spending
MetaMask launc
MetaMask launches Money Account with stablecoin yield and spending in one wallet
The launch reflects a broader push to make stablecoins more useful beyond trading and transfers.
MetaMask unveils all-in-one Money Account offerings users up to 4% APY on mUSD holdings
Consensys tapped Monad as Money Account's “home chain," and will initially use Morpho vaults to generate yield.
Crypto Wallet MetaMask Launches Yield-Paying Money Account on Monad
MetaMask is packaging stablecoin yield, payments, and trading into a single self-custody account as crypto firms compete to make digital dollars more useful.
Ethereum’s Joseph Lubin Predicts Massive AI Agent Surge on Blockchain Before Year-End
TLDR: Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin predicts massive agentic activity on-chain before year-end. MetaMask’s delegation-based agent wallet limits AI to strict user-defined policies and boundaries. The s402 protocol enables autonomous machine-to-machine payments without requiring human ap
Cryptopolitan Report: Would You Hand An AI Agent The Keys To Your Wallet? Most Of Our Readers Said No, But It’s Closer Than You Think
Massive names have recently shipped wallets built for AI agents. Metamask announced its AI agent wallet just last week and Coinbase has been running one since February. The infrastructure is well and truly here, working and processing millions of transactions. We ran a poll on whether our readers wo
MetaMask just gave AI agents a DeFi wallet with a leash
Agent Wallet lets software trade across DeFi, but every permission rule becomes part of the security boundary. The post MetaMask just gave AI agents a DeFi wallet with a leash appeared first on <
ConsenSys opens early access for AI powered MetaMask wallet
MetaMask opened early access for Agent Wallet on June 8, letting AI agents trade crypto across 10 networks.
MetaMask Debuts Agent Wallet for Autonomous DeFi Access
TLDR MetaMask launched Agent Wallet to enable AI-driven self-custody trading on Ethereum. The wallet supports swaps, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and liquidity provisioning. Every transaction undergoes simulation, threat scanning, and MEV protection before execution. Risky transactions
MetaMask debuts AI agent wallet with up to $10K in transaction protection coverage
MetaMask's AI wallet innovation could redefine asset management, enhancing security and autonomy in DeFi, potentially boosting user confidence. The post MetaMask debuts AI agent wallet
MetaMask launches AI agent wallet with built-in security for crypto trades
The launch comes as AI agents increasingly emerge as participants in crypto markets, executing trades and managing capital on behalf of users.
May 2026
Phantom Leads Hyperliquid Builder Program With $20.6 Million in Cumulative Revenue
TLDR: Phantom generated $20.6M in cumulative revenue, capturing 31.8% of total top-10 builder earnings. Based processed more volume than Phantom at $44B but earned less due to its lower 0.025% fee rate. MetaMask ranked fourth despite charging 0.1%, the highest builder fee among all top 10 builder
Blockchain Technology Is the Key to Solving the US Debt Crisis, Says Ethereum Co-Founder Lubin
TLDR: Joseph Lubin links the US debt crisis to the gold standard’s removal and unchecked government spending. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper inspired Lubin to build decentralized financial systems. MetaMask has grown into a full financial platform, giving users direct control
Consensys delays IPO citing crypto market weakness
Consensys, well known for its popular Ethereum wallet product, MetaMask, has delayed its planned U.S. IPO until at least the fall of 2026 due to weak and volatile market conditions. This adds to a growing list of crypto companies delaying their IPO plans in 2026. The company, founded by Ethereum co-
Ethereum app builder Consensys has delayed its potential IPO until fall
The MetaMask wallet builder had reportedly engaged bankers from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead the process.
OpenClaw Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Bitwarden Credentials
OpenClaw users are being targeted in a fresh malware campaign that abuses a fake installer to steal credentials from popular crypto wallets and password managers, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Bitwarden. The archive contains a 130MB Rust executable padded with fake documentation to evade antiv
MetaMask brings theMiracle benefits directly into its wallet
MetaMask and theMiracle will introduce the Rewards tab in the wallet, matching user behavior with relevant incentive campaigns.
TRON DAO and Securitize Host TRON Whale Night at Bitcoin 2026 with MetaMask, DSA, and B.AI
Geneva, Switzerland, May 1, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in the Bitcoin 2026 conference, held April 27–29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. As
April 2026
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay leaves Consensys after 10 years
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MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay leaves Consensys after 10 years
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Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms
In an interview with CoinDesk, the Ethereum co-founder spoke also about Ethereum’s evolution through MetaMask, stablecoins and tokenization, while downplaying quantum computing as a long-term, manageable issue.
Societe Generale Partners with MetaMask to Drive USDCV Stablecoin Adoption
Societe Generale integrates USDCV stablecoin into MetaMask, expanding regulated digital dollar access to millions of users across mobile and web platforms. The post Societe Generale
SocGen brings MiCA-compliant USDCV dollar stablecoin to MetaMask
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Cybercriminals Use Fake Zoom, Teams Calls to Deliver Malware
Hackers are increasingly using fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to trick victims into infecting their own systems with malware. SEAL says it has blocked 164 malicious domains tied to this operation using MetaMask’s eth-phishing-detect system. The campaign primarily targets cryptocurrency pr
Justin Sun Highlights Agentic AI Payments on TRON at EthCC; TRON DAO Co-Hosts MetaMask Builder Nights Cannes
Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated as a Ruby Sponsor at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC[9]), held in Canne
February 2026
Mastercard Brings MetaMask Crypto Payments to US Shoppers
Consensys made its cryptocurrency card, MetaMask Card, generally available in the United States, enabling users to pay with crypto anywhere Mastercard is accepted, online or in-store. The card is fully self-custodial, so users maintain control of their digital assets in their MetaMask wallet unt
MetaMask Crypto Debit Mastercard Launches Across United States
The Mastercard-powered MetaMask debit card is now rolling out access to all users across the United States.
Mastercard, MetaMask launch US crypto card, debuting in New York
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MetaMask expands debit card across U.S. after year-long pilot
The card lets users spend digital assets directly from their self-custodial wallets at various merchants.
North Korean hackers target users of top Ethereum wallet MetaMask - Cybernews
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