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Keystone Pulls Bitcoin Hardware Wallets After Attackers Steal Authenticity Key

TradingGain Newsroom·2d ago·27 Oct 2026, 18:16 UTC

Keystone has pulled its hardware wallets after attackers obtained the factory key used to verify that its devices are genuine. Records for 25,964 buyers were affected, but the company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved. For traders, the concern is that counterfeit devices could now appear convincing, which may weigh on trust in hardware wallet security.

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Why it matters

Attackers obtained the key that proves Keystone hardware wallets are genuine.
That key could let fake Keystone devices pass as authentic.
The company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved.

What to watch next

Watch for Keystone's next update on when devices return to sale and how it replaces the compromised factory key.

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