Ledger unveiled Atom, an $849 device that pairs a crypto wallet with everyday apps in a smartphone-like design, with anti-tampering protections the company says would block the malicious implants found in wallets sold through reseller CryptoBilis in Asia. Atom separates Android apps from sensitive wallet operations and is advertised to detect tampering even when switched off. Shipping is expected in summer 2027, and the device will also support AI agent approvals, encrypted messaging and post-quantum cryptography. After the incident, Ledger asked distributors in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to suspend sales, MediaMarkt pulled its wallets from shelves, and new rules now require resellers to keep devices off display and never resell returned devices.
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