MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks

Tech Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks The feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer. By Margaux Nijkerk | Edited by Sheldon Reback Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Make us preferred on Google MoonPay says connecting Ledger improves crypto key security ((Alois Grundner/Pixabay modified by CoinDesk) What to know : MoonPay integrated Ledger wallet signing into its MoonPay Agents, allowing users to approve every AI-initiated crypto transaction on a hardware device while keeping private keys away from the agent. The feature aims to address security concerns around autonomous crypto trading, enabling AI agents to execute strategies across multiple blockchains while requiring human approval through a Ledger signer. Crypto payments firm MoonPay added Ledger hardware wallet signing to its command-line interface (CLI) wallet for MoonPay Agents, a move the company says addresses a security challenge introduced by autonomous crypto trading tools. The new feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer. MoonPay said the integration makes the CLI wallet the first agent-focused wallet to support Ledger’s secure signing through the company’s Device Management Kit. Autonomous crypto agents are a growing category of tools designed to execute trading strategies, rebalance portfolios and move assets across chains without constant human input. But security concerns have slowed adoption, because many implementations require users to hand over direct access to wallet keys. “Autonomous agents will manage trillions in digital assets,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and founder of MoonPay. “But autonomy without security is reckless. We built MoonPay Agents with Ledger so intelligence can scale without surrendering control. The agent executes. The human stays in the loop.” Ledger’s chief experience officer, Ian Rogers, said the integration reflects the growing number of developer-focused wallets and AI-driven tools entering crypto. “There is a new wave of CLI and agent-centric wallets emerging, and these will need Ledger security as a feature, too,” Rogers said. Read more: Your AI is getting a bank account: MoonPay just gave bots the power to spend money MoonPay AI Ledger More For You Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles By Margaux Nijkerk , AI Boost | Edited by Sheldon Reback 12 minutes ago The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director. What to know : The Ethereum Foundation published a 38-page document outlining its philosophy and role as a steward of the network. The mandate comes amid broader changes around Ethereum’s roadmap and leadership, including the recent resignation of one of the foundation’s co-executive directors. It emphasizes that Ethereum’s core mission is to enable user self-sovereignty, and that development must preserve censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security. The EF aims to reduce its influence as the ecosystem matures. Read full story Latest Crypto News Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles 12 minutes ago Stablecoins, bitcoin could reshape finance, Stanley Druckenmiller says 32 minutes ago Circle's USDC volumes top Tether's USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike 42 minutes ago Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war 1 hour ago U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea 2 hours ago CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 3.7% as all constituents climb higher 2 hours ago Top Stories Bitcoin's building steam and a $3 billion trigger could make it wild 4 hours ago SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe 18 hours ago Bitcoin's recent crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following 8 hours ago Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing 11 hours ago BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume 9 hours ago Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears 15 hours ago