**[MetaMask Adds Support for Bitcoin Network, Continues Advancing Multi-Chain Expansion]** BlockBeats news, December 16, according to The Block, MetaMask is continuing its multi-chain expansion and now natively supports the Bitcoin network. MetaMask users can now directly purchase Bitcoin with fiat currency, conduct on-chain Bitcoin network transfers, and exchange native EVM assets and SOL for Bitcoin. The latest version of MetaMask will initially support native SegWit addresses and plans to "soon" add support for Taproot addresses. ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin stated in an interview in October that the company is actively working on the issuance of the MASK token, though the specific release date has not yet been determined. The announcement also mentioned that users who exchange Bitcoin on MetaMask will be able to earn MetaMask reward points.