Crypto wallet firm Ledger faces customer data breach through payment processor Global-e

Ledger is facing a data exposure incident tied to its third‑party payment processor Global-e, according to a report by DataBreaches[.]Net. An email notification sent to customers by Global-e, and later shared by pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT on X, said the breach involved unauthorized access to Ledger users’ personal details such as names and contact information from Global-e’s cloud system. The email did not disclose how many clients were affected or when the exploit occurred.

The article notes that further details are available at CoinDesk. This notification came to light on 7 January 2026, and, as described, the exposure centres on Global-e’s cloud environment rather than Ledger’s own systems. According to CoinDesk, the disclosure indicates a third‑party pathway rather than a direct Ledger breach, though the exact scope remains unclear.