End of Ledger Nano S support

🧊 Ledger ends support for the Nano S: time to migrate

Ledger officially announced on June 25, 2025, the end of all software updates and patches for the Nano S wallet, which has been considered obsolete since 2022 due to its limited memory. From now on, no new apps or updates will be possible on this model, exposing users to incompatibility risks with newer blockchains. Ledger clarified that only emergency patches in case of critical security flaws may still occur until 2026.

Technically, your Nano S still works: existing apps remain functional, although future bugs related to forks or blockchain changes could occur. Users are reassured that as long as you have your 24-word recovery phrase, your funds can be restored on a newer wallet, whether it’s another Ledger or any BIP39-compatible wallet. The Nano S Plus and Nano X models are not affected and will continue to receive full support.

Many users have expressed frustration, seeing this move as planned obsolescence driven by commercial motives.

The main risk now is security and compatibility: non-critical flaws will no longer be addressed. Ledger recommends upgrading to a newer model, offering a 20% discount on new devices.

👉 In short, if you're still using a Nano S, you can keep it for now — but it’s time to plan your migration. Back up your seed phrase, get a new wallet, and make sure your crypto stays accessible long term.

🪙 Kraken secures MiCA license for EU-wide crypto services

Kraken has received a MiCA license from the Central Bank of Ireland, allowing it to legally offer crypto services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area. This includes custody, buying, selling, and issuing digital assets like stablecoins. A major milestone in Kraken’s European growth strategy.

Co-CEO Arjun Sethi praised MiCA as a gold standard in regulation. Kraken had already prepared for MiCA by obtaining other licenses in the EU, including for investment and payment services. The company already operated in France, Italy, and the Netherlands — but this new license unifies its legal framework across Europe.

Thanks to the European passporting regime, Kraken can now speed up the rollout of new services, including trading, derivatives, and institutional products. For both retail and institutional clients, this license offers a new level of trust and compliance.

🕵️‍♂️ Hacker caught after a single Bitcoin transaction

A British hacker known as “IntelBroker”, who operated exclusively on Monero, was caught by the FBI after accepting just one Bitcoin payment. Famous on the dark web for avoiding traceable blockchains, he slipped up when an undercover agent convinced him to accept a $250 BTC transfer.

That one transaction was enough: the wallet used was tied to a conversion service that required ID verification. Blockchain analysis quickly led investigators to his personal details.

The 20-year-old student was arrested for bank fraud and selling over $25M worth of sensitive data, including access to U.S. federal agency and corporate databases. The case shows how powerful blockchain tracing tools have become, and how even the most cautious users can be unmasked by a single mistake.

It also highlights a growing truth in crypto security: it’s no longer just about tech — human error is the biggest vulnerability.