Brave Browser Launches Built-In Crypto Wallet

Brave Browser Launches Built-In Crypto Wallet
Brave browser now has a built-in crypto wallet.Included in a Tuesday update, the native wallet deepens Brave’s foray into crypto self-custody after years of relegating that to third-party wallet extensions, like MetaMask. CoinDesk tested a beta version of the wallet on Sunday night.Brave Wallet allows for token purchases through Wyre, tracks portfolio performance, swaps a wide range of tokens and stores non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It is self-custody, meaning wallet users hold their private keys. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible tokens, Brave said.Adding a native wallet is an obvious play for crypto-conscious Brave Software, Inc., which says it has 42…