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Georgia Protests ‘Are Funded by Overseas Crypto,’ Claims Security Service
10.5.2024
Georgia’s security service has claimed overseas actors are using crypto to fund a spate of protests that have divided the country.
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NFT Trader Loses $145K To BAYC Phishing Scam
9.5.2024
In a phishing fraud run by BAYC, an NFT trader lost tokens valued at more than $100,000. On May 9, the on-chain security platform PeckShield made this announcement, as scams in the cryptocurrency and NFT field continue to cause alarm.
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Ripple joins multi-chain DeRec Alliance for secrets management
9.5.2024
Ripple joins the Hedera and Algorand Foundations and industry players to advance a recovery standard to rival ERC-4337
SEC Stifling Innovation by Hindering Ethereum’s Potential in Banking: Joseph Lubin
9.5.2024
Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum, has launched scathing criticisms against the SEC, accusing the body of deliberately impeding innovation and obstructing Ethereum's transformative potential in the banking landscape.
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Ethereum Proposal by Vitalik Buterin Introduces Advanced Account Abstraction Features
8.5.2024
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP 7702, spearheaded by Vitalik Buterin and fellow collaborators, aims to refine account abstraction on the Ethereum network, enhancing quantum resistance and compatibility with existing standards. EIP 7702 Targets Enhanced Security and Compatibility According...
WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets
8.5.2024
Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy
SEC’s Gary Gensler is getting irked being asked about crypto
8.5.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he gets an “outsized ratio” of questions about crypto despite its relatively small size compared to the overall financial market
Poloniex Hacker Reportedly Funnels $3.4 Million through Tornado Cash Mixer
8.5.2024
The famous hacker from Poloniex who caused the Bitcoin exchange's security breach the previous year is again on the loose. In an attempt to launder the stolen money, the burglar transferred 1,100 Ethereum (ETH), worth $3.4 million, to the authorised cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash on May 7.
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QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet
7.5.2024
Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms
Why Self-Custody Is Vital for Bitcoin Security- Casa CEO Nick Neuman
6.5.2024
Casa helps people store bitcoin and other digital assets by empowering them to own, secure, and manage their private keys safely and easily. Founded in 2016, the company helps its members take self-custody of their assets with multi-key vaults for greater protection against single points...
Where to store your crypto: Wallets provide diverse options for holders
5.5.2024
Choosing a crypto wallet can be intimidating for newcomers. Which wallet is the easiest to use and the safest for storing digital assets?
Bitfinex CTO Dismisses Breach Claims as ‘Pure FUD,’ Says No Group Has Asked for Ransom
5.5.2024
Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of Bitfinex, has dismissed claims that Bitfinex has been breached as “pure FUD [fear, uncertainty and doubt].” A report by Shinoji Research suggested that the ransomware group, Fsociety, might have access to every Know Your Customer (KYC)...
Nigeria Mulls Over Banning P2P Crypto Transactions; Labels Crypto Trading as National Security Concern
5.5.2024
Nigerian authorities are reportedly planning to prohibit financial institutions from facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions. According to a report, Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser has classified cryptocurrency trading as a national security concern. Three fintech...
CZ gets jail sentence, Gensler viewed Ether as security, and FBI targets mixers: Hodler’s Digest, April 28 – May 4
5.5.2024
CZ gets four months in prison, Gary Gensler had Ether as security for at least 1one year, and the FBI targets crypto mixers
Losses due to crypto hacks fall 67%, Bitcoin DeFi interest rises: Finance Redefined
3.5.2024
The amount stolen through crypto hacks and the number of successful attacks sharply declined in April
SEC will classify Ether as security, deny spot Ether ETFs — Michael Saylor
3.5.2024
The MicroStrategy executive speculated that the SEC would consider Ether, BNB, Solana, XRP, and Cardano unregistered crypto asset securities
Saylor labels Ethereum a security, opposes Spot ETF
3.5.2024
At the MicroStrategy World 2024 conference, executive chairman Michael Saylor boldly declared a possible game-changer for the cryptocurrency world. He audaciously stated that Ethereum (ETH) would fall under the security category instead of the commodity classification, which may confuse the whole...
Volta Raises $4.1 Million in Seed Funding For Institutional Platform
3.5.2024
Volta secures $4.1 million in seed funding to develop a platform Volta Circuit aimed at improving security and control for institutional investors managing digital assets.
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Sen. Warren Warns US Military Officials, Claims Iranian Crypto Mining Supports Terrorism
3.5.2024
Two US Senators have together warned that this “ongoing activity by the Iranian government threatens our national security.”
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US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security
2.5.2024
According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations