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Both Binance and Coinbase have their "wallet" apps where u can get keys for your coins. They provide a slick interface to use them as well. However in this case, you are sharing your keys with the company which means:

1. they can pull your coins out anytime.

2. They can show your coins on their balance sheet which allows them to print more of their own coins (because they are backed by deposits).



At least coinbase claims they keys remain on your device:

https://help.coinbase.com/en/wallet/getting-started/what-s-t...

Do you have reason to believe this is not the case? Or are you more concerned about a malicious update to the app?




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