Screenshots revealed on Friday show Microsoft is running an ‘internal beta test’ of a native cryptocurrency wallet built into the Edge browser. So no extension needs to be installed. Screenshots shared on Twitter show the self custody wallet targets Ethereum and supports both fungible cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The goal is to make crypto more user friendly with inbuilt security features to protect users from insecure addresses and dApps.
We found a reference to CryptoWalletEnabled as a new policy on the Microsoft website for Edge Beta testing. Subsequently, Microsoft spokesperson said, “At Microsoft, we regularly test new features to explore new experiences for our customers. We look forward to learning and collecting feedback from customers but have nothing further to share at this time.”
The setup warns that testers use their own funds during the testing, so Microsoft will not reimburse them.
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