ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, MetaMask and Space ID have announced an integration partnership aimed at simplifying the sending of digital assets and access to crypto wallets. According to the statement, this new integration will allow users to "replace all public wallet addresses with a secure and customizable handle when transacting on MetaMask." This means that Space ID users can send cryptocurrency by simply entering a username, without facing the confusion of a 42-character alphanumeric string, which, if mistyped, could result in a total loss of funds.MetaMask's product lead, Christian Montoya, stated that the integration with Space ID will enable "MetaMask users to send and receive cryptocurrency more easily and securely across any EVM-compatible chain." Space ID stated in the announcement that users will now be able to "organize and store handles from multiple chains in one wallet."

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the Ethereum wallet Metamask is now compatible with the NGRAVE hardware wallet, allowing users to sync with Metamask through NGRAVE ZERO. The minimum compatible version for the browser extension wallet is v.12.3.0, and the minimum compatible version for the mobile app is v.7.31.1.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, MetaMask has improved the readability of Permit and Uniswap Permit2 signatures, helping users clearly identify these signing information. Please make sure to update MetaMask to the latest version.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, MetaMask has improved the readability of Permit and Uniswap Permit2 signatures, helping users clearly identify these signing information. Please make sure to update MetaMask to the latest version.

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask posted on X that the new tokens SKY, USDS, and sUSDS of Sky Protocol are now available for trading on MetaMask.

ChainCatcher message, MetaMask posted on X stating that now, each DApp can stay on its own network, which means users can use multiple DApps without manually switching.Previously, MetaMask could only connect to one network at a time, and users had to constantly switch between DApps.

ChainCatcher message, BNB Chain posted on X that the Greenfield network is currently facing compatibility issues with the MetaMask browser extension, affecting certain functionalities including bucket creation on Dcellar.This issue stems from the recent upgrade of the middleware library in the MetaMask extension to the latest version, which implemented stricter EIP712 signature verification rules. The BNB Chain team is actively developing a hotfix to address this issue, with a fix expected to be released on September 23.

ChainCatcher message, MetaMask Chief Engineer Gui Bibeau posted on X that an AI search tool has been created between Gaianet_AI and nextjs:Source with link previewLLM summaryStreaming for fast UIIt is stated that it will be open-sourced in two days.

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask disclosed on platform X that it is integrating the security engine of the security tool Wallet Guard, enabling security features to enhance anti-fraud protection and safeguard users' asset security. Additionally, it has partnered with Blockaid to provide security protection for Web3 interactions. The security tool Wallet Guard was acquired by Consensys in July this year, and the Wallet Guard team has joined the MetaMask product security team.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, MetaMask has announced a partnership with payment giant Mastercard and crypto payment expert Baanx to launch a blockchain debit card. This debit card allows MetaMask users to make purchases directly from their self-custodied crypto wallets.The card is expected to be fully launched later this year, initially piloted among a small number of users in the EU and the UK. Users can spend assets held in USDC, USDT, and wETH on the Linea network.

ChainCatcher news, the latest user data from Bitget Wallet shows that the total number of global users has surpassed 30 million, and in July, the application downloads of Bitget Wallet exceeded those of MetaMask worldwide.According to statistics from data.ai, in July, the total downloads of Bitget Wallet in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store reached 1.7 million, an increase of about 140% compared to June. Regarding the total number of global users, Bitget Wallet just surpassed 20 million users at the end of March this year, and then rapidly grew by 50% within just four months, significantly enhancing its share in the global cryptocurrency wallet market.

ChainCatcher news, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams posted on the X platform stating: "For Uniswap users, the simplest and most effective way to reduce MEV losses is to allow MetaMask to let us handle transaction submissions, rather than forcing all signed transactions to go through their RPC + OFA submission. We have made multiple requests to MetaMask, but they have still refused, even though this would harm the interests of users and the industry."

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask's parent company Consensys has released a new toolkit called "MetaMask Delegation Toolkit" to simplify the user experience of blockchain applications and plans to allow developers to use its new product.The toolkit allows users to log in instantly without interacting with traditional wallets, eliminating confirmation pages or pop-ups when users switch between DApps and wallets.Additionally, Consensys stated that the toolkit is designed to simplify the development of smart contracts and allows developers to reallocate gas costs, enabling certain individuals to not have to pay any fees.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Consensys has acquired the crypto security application Wallet Guard to help enhance the security of MetaMask, with the specific amount not disclosed.As part of the deal, the entire Wallet Guard team will join Consensys, which plans to integrate Wallet Guard's browser extension and security engine features to further protect MetaMask users' wallets, digital assets, and data from theft, scams, and fraud.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, in the lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Consensys, a Texas judge has approved the request from Consensys' lawyers to expedite the decision on whether the SEC has the authority to regulate MetaMask, with a ruling expected by the end of the year/early 2025.According to the timeline, all five SEC commissioners and the regulatory agency must submit their responses by July 29 and submit their response summaries by November 26.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinEdition, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz recently expressed support for Consensys in the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the cryptocurrency company. Schwartz cited the example of luxury diamond company DeBeer, arguing that MetaMask's services are not profit-driven.Schwartz further elaborated on the investment concepts related to MetaMask, adding that MetaMask's profits are merely the result of external market conditions and user activities, rather than the efforts of Consensys. Additionally, when comparing tokens and securities, he stated, "Tokens governed by smart contracts cannot make all token holders a common enterprise."

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett disclosed Consensys's official statement regarding the SEC's enforcement actions, which is as follows:Consensys fully anticipated that the SEC would continue to follow through on its threats against us, claiming that our MetaMask software interface must register as a securities broker. The SEC has been pursuing an anti-cryptocurrency agenda through temporary enforcement actions.This is the latest example of its regulatory overreach—an overt attempt to redefine established legal standards and expand the SEC's jurisdiction through litigation. We firmly believe that the SEC has not been granted the authority to regulate software interfaces like MetaMask.We will continue to actively advance our case in Texas, as this is not only about our company but also about the future success of Web3.

ChainCatcher message, Consensys has released an update to the MetaMask privacy statement, which mainly includes:A clearer explanation of which specific elements in the privacy statement are related to MetaMask and what each element means for MetaMask users. This includes increasing transparency on how IP addresses are handled when using MetaMask;Additional background information related to Consensys's overall personal information processing activities;A clear definition of the products and services covered by the privacy statement, removing Codefi and Quorum, and adding MetaMask Institutional, MetaMask Developer, Linea, Teku, Besu, and Phosphor.For MetaMask users, Consensys will:Not collect private keys;Not sell personal information;Not collect or retain personal information unless necessary to provide services and a good user experience;Not collect financial payment or banking information; however, when users utilize deposit and withdrawal functions, these services may require submitting this information to third-party providers.