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Trezor to reduce resellers after Ledger wallet tampering reports
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Published 2026-10-13 16:01 UTCUpdated 2026-10-13 19:07 UTC
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Overview
Trezor says it will remove certain hardware-wallet resellers from its authorized network starting January 1, 2027. The company described the move as preventive and said it had no evidence that Trezor devices were compromised, following reports that Ledger wallets sold through a Southeast Asian reseller contained a hidden implant capable of transmitting recovery phrases.
Entities
TrezorLedgerCryptoBilisDanny Sanders
Why now
- Trezor said affected reseller authorizations will end on January 1, 2027.
- The policy change follows reports of a hidden implant in Ledger wallets sold through a Southeast Asian reseller.
Why it matters
- Reseller controls are being tightened after reported hardware-wallet supply-chain tampering.
- The episode underscores the security relevance of hardware-wallet distribution channels.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Trezor plans to reduce or remove certain reseller authorizations from January 1, 2027.
- Trezor characterized the change as preventive and said there was no evidence its devices had been compromised.
How sources frame it
- Trezor: neutral
- Cointelegraph: neutral
Trezor’s reseller policy change is presented as a preventive response to reported Ledger supply-chain tampering.
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All evidence
Cointelegraph report on Trezor’s preventive measures
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-13 19:07 UTC
Decrypt report on the reseller decision
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-10-13 16:14 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine report on Trezor’s reseller reduction
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-10-13 16:01 UTC
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