WalletConnect Adopts Safe Smart Accounts as Default Wallet
WalletConnect Adopts Safe Smart Accounts as Default Wallet
🔑 Secure Wallets Ahead
At the Safe{Con}2 event, WalletConnect founder Pedro Gomes announced that Safe smart accounts will be the default smart account in their new product suite. This integration brings enhanced security through multi-signature functionality, requiring multiple private keys or signers to authorize transactions. Additionally, WalletConnect's Wallet Kit will integrate Safe's Account Abstraction stack, enabling a seamless onboarding experience for users. Safe{Core} has been chosen as the go-to account abstraction stack, and Safe smart accounts will be the default smart wallets for new WalletKit users. Furthermore, WalletConnect has joined the Safe{Pass} program, where users can get rewarded for activities they perform with WalletConnect and Safe.
Robinhood Crypto Hits $250M in Transfer Volume Using Safe Smart Accounts
Robinhood Crypto has processed $250 million in transfer volume through Safe smart accounts since launching in late May. **Key metrics:** - Over 70,000 agentic accounts created by Robinhood equities and options traders - Beta version launched in late May 2026 - Infrastructure powered by Safe's smart wallet technology The platform is positioning this as an early milestone, indicating plans for continued expansion of smart account features for its user base.
Tether Wallet Adopts Safe Smart Accounts for Self-Custody
Tether has integrated Safe's smart account infrastructure into its wallet product, marking a significant adoption of account abstraction technology by a major stablecoin issuer. **Key Details:** - Tether.wallet now operates on [Safe](https://safe.global) smart accounts - The integration emphasizes open standards and programmable account features - Safe's infrastructure enables advanced functionality like automated yield and transaction batching **What This Means:** The move represents growing mainstream adoption of smart contract wallets beyond traditional externally owned accounts (EOAs). Safe's account abstraction layer provides enhanced security and flexibility for users managing digital assets. Tether's choice signals confidence in Safe's position as the leading account abstraction infrastructure on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.
Safe{CON} Announces Ethereum Foundation Speaker for DeFiPunk Vision Talk
Safe{CON} has confirmed Ethereum Foundation's @hwwonx as a featured speaker for their upcoming conference. The presentation will explore Ethereum's DeFiPunk vision, adding to a growing lineup of blockchain thought leaders. This announcement follows the tradition of securing prominent speakers in the Ethereum ecosystem, similar to DΞVCON1's previous booking of Nick Szabo as keynote speaker. - Focus will be on Ethereum's DeFiPunk vision - Speaker: @hwwonx from Ethereum Foundation - Part of Safe{CON}'s speaker series
Safe{CON} Speaker Spotlight: Fileverse's Andreas Tsamados
Andreas Tsamados (@miroyato), co-founder of Fileverse, will present at Safe{CON} 2 in Berlin on May 23. His talk explores the intersection of cypherpunk principles and data self-custody, focusing on DeSoc primitives built on Safe infrastructure. Key topics: - Data sovereignty and self-custody solutions - Subversive technology applications - Safe asset management integration Join the discussion at [Safe{CON} 2](http://conf.safe.global) to learn about the future of decentralized data ownership.
Safe{CON} Speaker Announcements
Safe{CON} has announced two notable speakers for their upcoming conference: - **@anticustody** will present on the future of onchain organizations, focusing on governance, coordination, and decision-making processes - **Gal Sagie**, CEO of Hypernative, will discuss innovations in transaction security enabled by smart accounts *Event details and registration information to be announced.* [Follow Safe on Twitter](https://twitter.com/safe) for updates.