MediaMarkt and Saturn halt Ledger sales after a customer reports an implant

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Since October 13 MediaMarkt and Saturn have sold no Ledger devices, neither in store nor online. The trigger is a customer's report of an implant. What Ledger confirms, why the authenticity check does not help, and which steps make sense for devices bought in a store.Anyone looking to buy a Ledger at MediaMarkt or Saturn today will find none. Since Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the electronics chain has stopped selling hardware wallets made by the French manufacturer in Germany, neither in its stores nor online. Ledger confirmed the step itself on X: MediaMarkt Saturn has halted sales "in coordination with Ledger" while the investigation runs. The trigger is the report of a customer in Germany who says he found an implant in his device.The key context first: for the German case Ledger reports no lost customer funds and no indication of a breach of its own systems. All thefts confirmed so far go back to devices sold by the retailer CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia. The sales halt is a ...