Ledger halts sales in seven Asian markets over 'spy chip' allegations

Ledger suspended hardware wallet sales across seven Asian markets after allegations that unauthorized 'spy chips' were embedded in its Secure Element. Analysts warn of a systemic risk to hardware-based custody and expect a shift toward MPC and threshold signatures.

• Ledger paused sales in seven Asian markets over 'spy chip' claims
• Threat is a hardware trojan in the Secure Element, invisible to software audits
• Experts expect MPC and TSS to replace single-device isolation
• Demand seen for independent supply chain audits and certification