Sparrow Walle2026-09-19 21:44:46Sparrow Wallet proof of concept shown running on a $40 handheld gaming deviceBitcoin News said in a post on X that @DesobedienteTec has released a working proof-of-concept version of Sparrow Wallet after previously porting SeedSigner to a $40 handheld gaming device. The update points to another example of bitcoin wallet software being adapted to low-cost consumer hardware. According to the post, the device includes two microSD card slots and supports a camera and a virtual keyboard. It also supports game emulators for Nintendo, SEGA, N64, PSP, and PS1. No additional technical details, release timeline, or broader deployment plans were disclosed in the source material. The report was cited by Odaily as a market analysis newsflash.690
Sparrow Walle2026-08-27 12:55:54Sparrow Wallet rolls out v2.5.4 security update with broader independent verificationSparrow Wallet has released version 2.5.4 after what it described as extensive AI-assisted review, adding a set of security-focused changes aimed at cutting users’ reliance on external servers such as Electrum. The release strengthens handling for Ledger, Keycard, Trezor, Payjoin, PSBTs, and multisig workflows, while also removing Bitcoin Core credentials and other sensitive information from debug logs. In addition, the update restricts permissions on existing wallet and backup directories so they are accessible only to the owner. Another fix addresses lingering local DNS resolution leaks when Tor is in use. The release also tightens validation around wallet imports, signing, downloads, and server responses. According to Bitcoin News, the main thrust of the update is a wider scope for independent verification of transaction data, hardware devices, and other inputs, reducing dependence on data supplied by external servers.1240
Apple2026-07-30 02:04:07Apple Faces Lawsuit After Fake Crypto Wallets on App Store Allegedly Led to $1.8 Million in LossesApple’s App Store is facing renewed scrutiny after a lawsuit filed in California on July 24 alleged that three Bitcoin holders lost about $1.8 million after downloading fake Sparrow wallet apps. The complaint argues that Apple failed not only by allowing the apps onto the store, but by leaving them available after repeated warnings from both users and Sparrow founder Craig Raw, who had been reporting unauthorized mobile impersonations since early 2024 even though Sparrow has no official iPhone app. The filing also claims Apple boosted one of the fake apps through store recommendations and placement in a cryptocurrency app collection. The case lands against a broader backdrop. A Kaspersky Threat report released in April said researchers had identified 26 scam apps impersonating major crypto brands such as MetaMask, Ledger, Trust Wallet, Coinbase, TokenPocket, imToken and Bitpie. According to the report, the campaign had been active since at least autumn 2025 and may be linked to the attackers behind SparkKitty. The report described schemes that pushed users to phishing pages mimicking Apple’s App Store and tricked them into installing developer profiles, which then enabled trojanized wallet software outside normal App Store channels. Apple said it has removed the fake Sparrow apps and terminated the related developer accounts, while pointing to broader anti-fraud enforcement data it released last year.2670
Apple2026-07-29 10:22:57Apple sued over fake Sparrow Wallet app that allegedly drained $1.8 million in BitcoinApple is facing a lawsuit in the Northern District of California after three Bitcoin holders alleged that a counterfeit Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store stole their seed phrases and drained about $1.8 million in total. The complaint, filed July 24, includes eight claims, among them fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and strict products liability. According to the filing, Sparrow Wallet has never offered an iOS version, meaning any App Store app using that name would have been an impersonator. The plaintiffs say one victim reported the app and his losses to Apple on July 25, 2025, yet another plaintiff downloaded a Sparrow-branded app from the store nine days later. The lawsuit also alleges Apple ranked the fake app and placed it in curated crypto collections. Sparrow creator Craig Raw said he had been warning about copycat malware on Apple’s App Store since January 2024. Apple declined to comment on the suit to TechCrunch, but pointed to data showing it had rejected more than 371,000 malicious App Store submissions and said there are currently no Sparrow Wallet copycats on the store.2310
Apple2026-07-27 19:13:37Apple sued over alleged crypto wallet scam apps on the App StoreApple has been sued in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California over allegations that it failed to stop fraudulent cryptocurrency apps distributed through the App Store. Three users claim Apple’s review process did not prevent a fake app posing as the bitcoin wallet Sparrow Wallet from being listed, even though the official Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet is not available on iOS. According to the complaint, the three users transferred bitcoin into the fake app and suffered combined losses of more than $1.8 million, including about $875,000, $840,000 and $120,000 respectively. The plaintiffs argue that Apple has long promoted the App Store’s strict review standards and closed ecosystem as a security advantage, and should therefore bear responsibility for fraudulent apps hosted on the platform. The lawsuit also cites public criticism from the founder of Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial, recovery of losses, additional damages, and stronger App Store risk warnings and security disclosures. Apple said impersonating other apps violates App Store rules, that it removes such apps quickly, and that no Sparrow Wallet impersonation app is currently on the App Store.2060
Apple2026-07-26 06:41:56Three iOS users sue Apple in California over fake Sparrow Wallet app and $1.8 million in BTC lossesThree iOS users have sued Apple in federal court in California, according to MacRumors, alleging they lost about $1.8 million in bitcoin after downloading a fake Sparrow Wallet app from the App Store between May and August 2025. The complaint says Apple often took little or no action even after victims reported the fraud, while other fake Sparrow apps remained available in the store. Sparrow Wallet developer Craig Raw also publicly criticized Apple, saying the company responded slowly to multiple impersonation apps appearing on the App Store and failed to remove the fake listings in time. The lawsuit centers on Apple’s handling of fraudulent wallet apps and its response after reports were made by affected users.2090
SeedSigner2026-06-30 03:30:11SeedSigner Complete Guide: How to Build and Use a DIY Bitcoin Signing DeviceThis comprehensive guide walks you through every step of setting up and using the SeedSigner, a DIY Bitcoin signing device that puts self-custody in your hands. It covers unboxing the kit, downloading and verifying the firmware, flashing a MicroSD card, assembling and testing the hardware, generating a master seed using either the camera or dice method, backing up the seed via mnemonic phrase or QR code (on paper or stainless steel plates), calculating checksums, importing a watch-only wallet into Sparrow Wallet, creating and signing PSBTs, importing private keys (with warnings about hot wallets), and building multisig wallets with multiple SeedSigners. It also includes a fire test verifying the durability of steel backups and emphasizes the importance of keeping your keys offline. Perfect for Bitcoiners seeking full control over their funds without trusting third parties.4380
