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BadgerDAO reportedly suffers security breach and loses $10M
2.12.2021
All smart contracts have been paused but users are urged to revoke permissions to the compromised smart contract to avoid any further losses
Blockchain security firm CertiK approaches unicorn status following $80M raise
1.12.2021
As cryptocurrency markets and DeFi become more lucrative, blockchain companies have recognized a growing need for security
Coinbase to Acquire a Cryptographic Security Company
1.12.2021
Coinbase has been entirely focusing on providing advanced security solutions to secure customers’ investments. Their strategies have developed throughout time, but the goal has remained constant: to create a safe and most trustworthy platform for anybody to connect with the crypto economy....
BRD Wallet and Unbound Security — Coinbase Acquires 2 Companies in Less Than a Week
1.12.2021
The publicly-listed crypto-asset exchange Coinbase has announced the company has acquired the Israeli firm Unbound Security. The announcement follows Coinbase acquiring the cryptocurrency wallet BRD last week and the Unbound acquisition is aimed at the company’s “commitment...
Coinbase will establish presence in Israel through purchase of Unbound Security
30.11.2021
“We’ve long recognized Israel as a hot bed of strong technology and cryptography talent, and are excited to continue to grow our team with some of the best and brightest minds in these fields,” said Coinbase
Security Focused DeFi Project EverRise Upgrades Protocol and Launches on 3 Blockchains
29.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. EverRise, the DeFi project that introduced the concept of buybacks in cryptocurrency, is going live with an upgraded version 2 contract on Monday, November 29th at 11:00 pm UTC. The new RISE token will be available on the Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon networks through...
Google Alerts Users About Malicious Actors Using Cloud for Cryptocurrency Mining
29.11.2021
Google has warned users about the use of its Google Cloud platform by malicious actors to mine cryptocurrencies. In its latest Cloud Threat Intelligence report titled “Threat Horizons,” which provides users with security insights, the company informed that 86% of the compromised...
El Salvador Buys Bitcoin Dip Again, WisdomTree Launches 3 Crypto ETPs + More News
29.11.2021
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Deterring adoption? Balancing security and innovation in crypto
24.11.2021
Security processes are necessary to protect crypto users but regulators may force companies to adopt processes that stifle innovation
How to enhance DeFi security
23.11.2021
Decentralized finance is exploding. Its security is not. Here’s how to prevent millions more lost in DeFi
Digital Ruble Poses Risks to Financial Sector and Security, Russian Lawmakers Warn
20.11.2021
Russian parliamentarians have cautioned against risks associated with the introduction of a digital ruble. Among them are the likely increase of competition pressure on banks and new challenges that may arise in the field of information security. Financial Market Committee Sees Threats in Digital...
Bitcoin & Crypto Wallet Hygiene 101
20.11.2021
So you’ve decided to buy some bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or another cryptoasset, or maybe you already have some. One’s wallet is certainly one of those basics that a crypto user will need to get acquainted with right from the get-go. The problem more frequently than not is that acquainting...
IMF Says Nigerian CBDC Drawing Global Interest, Warns of Associated Risks
18.11.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged that the recently launched Nigerian central bank digital currency (CBDC) is attracting interest from many institutions globally, including central banks. Still, the fund warns that the CBDC carries risks for monetary policy implementation...
In-person Tether Swap Turns into Bloody Kidnap Ordeal for USD 3M Crypto Trader
17.11.2021
Bitcoin (BTC) holders are not the only ones in danger of kidnap attempts – stablecoin advocates are also falling victim to opportunistic attackers hoping to get their hands on these coins.
Per the Hong Kong-based media outlet Ta Kung Pao, criminals are continuing to target traders...
Big Four Accounting Firm Deloitte Forges Partnership With Ava Labs to Leverage Avalanche Blockchain
16.11.2021
On Tuesday, one of the Big Four accounting organizations, Deloitte announced a strategic partnership with Ava Labs, the team behind the blockchain network Avalanche. According to the announcement, Deloitte’s new cloud-based platform leverages Avalanche in order to “improve security...
Without quantum security, our blockchain future is uncertain
14.11.2021
Could the decentralized world built on blockchain technology win the battle with a large-scale quantum computer of the nightmares?
Don’t Snore on CORS
10.11.2021
Whatever, I just needed a title. Everyone’s favorite web security feature has crossed my desk a bunch of times lately and I always feel like that is a sign I should write something because that’s what blogging is.
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FBI Public Service Announcement Warns of ‘Increased’ Crypto ATM, QR Code Fraud
5.11.2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), America’s domestic intelligence and security service, has published a public service announcement concerning fraudulent schemes associated with cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes. The FBI’s warning, published on November 4, highlights...
A US Federal Jury Says Crypto 'Paycoin' is Not a Security
5.11.2021
Adding to the ongoing debate on the legal status of cryptoassets, a federal jury in Connecticut, USA, has ruled that a cryptocurrency and related assets offered by Paycoin founders are not securities. ...
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Amid Risk of Power Deficit, Ukraine Shuts Down Another Crypto Farm
3.11.2021
With а growing threat of electricity shortages in the winter months, Ukraine has busted another large coin minting facility illegally drawing power from the grid. The country’s security agency announced it’s stepping up efforts to ensure the nation’s energy system...