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MetaMask launches native Bitcoin support on December 15, 2025, with $30M rewards

On December 15, 2025, MetaMask introduced native Bitcoin support, enabling users to hold, buy, send, and swap BTC inside the wallet. The company said SegWit is supported with Taproot planned, and users may earn reward points under a $30 million community program. Purchases can be made via credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, or bank transfers.

MetaMask adds native Bitcoin buy, send and swap on December 15, 2025

MetaMask enabled native Bitcoin functionality on December 15, 2025, letting users buy, send, receive, and swap BTC within the wallet. The update supports SegWit addresses, with Taproot planned, and offers purchasing via credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers. MetaMask also introduced a $30 million rewards program to drive user engagement.

MetaMask adds native Bitcoin support as multi-chain expansion and MASK rewards plan advance

On Monday, MetaMask announced native Bitcoin support, enabling users to buy BTC with fiat, transfer it onchain and swap between BTC, EVM assets and SOL. The update follows earlier 2024 launches such as Solana integration, a Polymarket onramp, an mUSD stablecoin and in-app perps trading via Hyperliquid, and ties into MetaMask's upcoming MASK rewards program that includes over $30 million in LINEA incentives.

Advisor Warns After Client Loses 1 BTC to Romance Pig-Butchering Scam

Bitcoin adviser and author Terence Michael cautioned the community after a client who had saved for years lost 1 BTC to a romance-style pig-butchering scam. In a post on X, he described how social engineering prevailed despite multi-signature safeguards and advisory interventions. The case underscores limits of custody tools when victims authorize transfers.

Fake Zoom malware allegedly linked to North Korea hackers; losses exceed $300m

Security researchers report a surge in social‑engineering scams using fake Zoom or Teams meetings to install malware that siphons data and drains crypto wallets. Attackers impersonate known contacts via Telegram, use pre‑recorded video, and push a bogus audio or SDK patch during calls. Losses have topped $300m, with attempts observed on a daily basis across the sector.

React CVE-2025-55182 (CVSS 10.0) hits crypto sites; Dec. 3 disclosure spurs exploits

React Server Components’ CVE-2025-55182, rated CVSS 10.0, is being actively exploited to drain crypto wallets across frameworks like Next.js. Attacks surged following the Dec. 3 disclosure; patches shipped in React 19.0.1, 19.1.2, and 19.2.1, with Next.js updates across 14.2.35–16.0.10. Sites should upgrade, deploy WAF rules, and review front-end code for malicious assets.

Hristina Vasileva

Binance Sees Lowest Wholecoiner Deposits Since 2018 as 6,500 BTC Inflows Collapse

On December 15, 2025, Binance recorded the fewest BTC deposits from wallets holding at least 1 BTC, reaching lows not seen since 2018. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro, retail inflows slowed throughout 2025 while miners increased deposits. CryptoQuant reported that over 6,400 BTC moved into accumulation addresses around December 10 as more users shifted to self custody.

UK to regulate crypto like financial products under FCA from 2027

From 2027, the UK plans to bring crypto markets within a framework comparable to mainstream financial products under FCA oversight. The UK Treasury said legislation extending current financial services rules to crypto firms will be tabled in Parliament in the coming months. Ministers are also pursuing a proposal to outlaw political donations made in cryptocurrency.

Sujha Sundararajan

UK Treasury to place crypto under FCA oversight from October 2027, bill planned

The UK Treasury said it is drafting rules to bring crypto assets under FCA supervision beginning in 2027. Britain plans formal regulation from October 2027, with digital assets treated similarly to other financial products. The government also signaled a draft bill and cooperation with the US via a Transatlantic Taskforce.

SEC outlines crypto custody risks as OCC approves five national trust bank charters

The SEC issued an investor bulletin on crypto asset custody, urging retail users to weigh security trade-offs and the consequences of private key loss. On December 13, 2025, the agency highlighted the guidance via its official account. In parallel, regulators advanced integration with banking, as the OCC conditionally approved five crypto firms for national trust bank status and the SEC cleared DTCC to tokenize select securities beginning in late 2026.