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Trezor Reduces Reseller Network Following Hardware Wallet Supply-Chain Issues

October 13, 2026, 1:51 PM UTC (6 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Trezor has reportedly reduced the size of its authorized reseller network in response to supply-chain incidents involving its hardware wallets. The move appears aimed at tightening control over how its devices reach customers and reducing the risk of tampered products entering the market.

WHY IT MATTERS

A hardware wallet is a physical device — similar to a USB drive — that stores the private keys needed to access your cryptocurrency offline, making it harder for hackers to steal your funds remotely. However, if someone tampers with the device before you receive it (for example, by installing malicious software), it could put your crypto at risk. This is called a supply-chain attack. Trezor's decision to work with fewer resellers is an attempt to make sure the devices customers receive have not been altered. For anyone buying a hardware wallet, this story is a reminder to purchase only from the manufacturer directly or from verified, authorized sellers.

Hardware wallet maker Trezor has scaled back its network of authorized resellers after supply-chain incidents raised concerns about the integrity of devices reaching end users.

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