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Financial giant SBI to run its first security token offering in October
9.10.2020
SBI is considering tokenizing assets like real estate and fine art in the future
SBI Holdings Subsidiary to Hold Security Token Offering Later This Month
9.10.2020
The Japanese financial group is also mulling other business lines around tokenized securities
CoinLinked seeks to raise $5m in regulated Security Token offering
8.10.2020
CoinLinked, the social network platform launched by Wall St. veteran Jenny Q Ta, hopes to raise $5 million in a regulated security token offering
Hacked crypto exchange KuCoin resumes crypto deposits and withdrawals
7.10.2020
KuCoin is partially restoring crypto withdrawals after a major hack
BNP Paribas and Curv unveil highly secure method to transfer security tokens
7.10.2020
A Proof of Concept security token transfer involving BNP Paribas and Curv could lead to integrated crypto custody solutions
Downvoted: Security Researchers Slam Voatz Over Stance on White-Hat Hackers
6.10.2020
A broad ruling on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could “chill” security research by white-hat hackers, making tech less secure
Uppsala Security Signs an Agreement with Samsung Electronics
6.10.2020
In a landmark statement that will have a long-term positive effect on the crypto security ecosystem, Uppsala Security has announced an agreement with Samsung Electronics to enhance the security of their Blockchain Wallet. Called the “Blockchain Service AML Integration Agreement,” the tie-up will...
OFAC Warns Americans Against Facilitating Ransomware Payments
5.10.2020
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently issued an advisory highlighting the sanctions risk American citizens face if they help facilitate ransomware payments. In the advisory, the OFAC says it will “continue to impose sanctions on those...
The Web Wasn’t Built For Privacy – But It Could Be
4.10.2020
Because privacy means different things to different people, a privacy-focused internet is unlikely to please everyone. But it should offer greater personal control
Officials voiced privacy concerns over China’s blockchain-powered hospital
4.10.2020
Despite pushing for greater blockchain implementation, privacy was a sticking point for some officials
Kucoin CEO Says Exchange Hack Suspects ‘Found,’ $204 Million Recovered
4.10.2020
According to the Kucoin exchange CEO Johnny Lyu, the trading platform has recovered $204 million in crypto assets since October 1. The exchange executive says the hacking suspects have been “found” and the “police are officially involved” in order to take action....
Security, regulation, and knowledge gaps: Bad crypto news of the week
3.10.2020
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast
Kucoin Hack: $17M Laundered Via Decentralized Exchanges, Blockchain Analysis Firm Claims This Can Still be Traced
2.10.2020
Elliptic says the Kucoin hacker has sold $17.1 million worth of tokens via decentralized exchanges (dex) platforms like Uniswap, Kyber Network, Tokenlon. The shift to dex applications comes after centralized projects came to the aid of the beleaguered exchange by blocking any cashing out of...
Mainstream lags in crypto understanding, think tank survey finds
29.9.2020
The crypto industry exudes more confidence against industry risks than outsiders looking in
Blockchain technology now powers a privacy-focused security camera
29.9.2020
The new camera from IoTeX reportedly features a private key for access and end-to-end encryption of all data
SEC Won’t Take Action Against Compliance-Focused Digital Security Exchanges
29.9.2020
Digital security exchanges that ensure listed assets are legitimate will not face sanctions, the SEC said in an open letter
Most crypto exchanges are vulnerable by design, says ByBit CEO
28.9.2020
He isn’t surprised attacks happen
Cryptojacking: A Rising Threat to All Internet Users
27.9.2020
The cryptocurrency revolution steadily marches on. While it has yet to completely reshape the financial and other systems of everyday life, crypto acquisition and usage grow yearly. There is so much to love about cryptocurrency. From its decentralized and democratic nature to the higher levels...
Kucoin Hacked for $150 Million in Bitcoin; Bitfinex and Tether Freeze $33 Million of the Stolen Funds
26.9.2020
Cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin may have been hacked for $150 million in bitcoin and multiple ERC20 tokens. The Singapore-based exchange confirmed the September 25 security breach, but did not disclose the amount stolen. “Bitcoin, ERC-20 and, other tokens in Kucoin’s hot wallets were...
Square CEO Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin holds the keys to security
25.9.2020
He also took the time to discuss how content saved via Blockchains becomes effectively immutable