Ledger launches new crypto wallet-smartphone amid scandal

Ledger has unveiled the Ledger Ato, a device combining hardware crypto wallet and Android smartphone functionalities. The new gadget allows users to install apps, manage digital assets, and sign transactions directly on the device.

The device costs $899. Official deliveries are scheduled for summer 2027. The launch comes amid ongoing scandals surrounding the company related to the discovery of spy implants in its equipment.

Previous incidents included a database leak and accusations of using hidden devices to collect information. Company management previously denied the existence of such elements, but new data has raised serious concerns among users.