According to Foresight News, privacy and security company Proton has introduced an open-source Proton Wallet. This new wallet solution is designed to enable users to purchase, store, and transfer Bitcoin, featuring functionalities such as sending Bitcoin via email. The integrated gateway of Proton Wallet supports Bitcoin purchases in over 150 countries.

Proton was founded in 2014 in Switzerland by scientists from the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The company is renowned for its services like Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive, which focus on providing encrypted communication and storage solutions that prioritize user privacy.