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Study: Blockchain Investment Leads in Performance Among Cybersecurity Startups
23.2.2024
A new study put together by Swiss researchers has declared blockchain the best performer in cybersecurity startups, beating out heavyweight fields like Artificial Intelligence and cloud services for the top spot. The study, titled “Measuring the performance of investments in information...
What strategies and challenges exist for improving security in Crypto iGaming sector?
23.2.2024
The cryptographic iGaming industry offers both unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to enhancing security. A comprehensive strategy is essential to strengthen security measures in this field. Employing advanced encryption methods and secure wallet systems can effectively protect...
Japanese Mega-firms Mitsubishi UFJ, Rakuten, Mizuho to Launch Security Tokens Offering
23.2.2024
Security tokens are set for a boost in Japan, where business giants including Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho Bank, and Rakuten will launch an offering that pays interest in “electronic money.”
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Security Concerns and High Transaction Costs Top Obstacles to Mainstream Web3 Adoption: Report
22.2.2024
Web3 is ripe for mainstream adoption but there are still a few challenges that need to be addressed before onboarding next billion users onto the next generation of internet built on the blockchain technology, as per a recent survey report by Web3Auth.
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Turkey’s Legislators Meet Stakeholders to Discuss Crypto Regulation, Pledge Security and Innovation in Draft Law
21.2.2024
Turkey’s legislators met with digital asset stakeholders in a consultative meeting to discuss incoming crypto market rules.
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MetaMask Launches Real-Time Security Alerts on Major Chains
20.2.2024
MetaMask's security alerts now cover Ethereum, Linea, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Avalanche. The system proactively warns users of potential threats during transactions. This feature has a proven track record, including successful protection during the Vitalik Buterin phishing...
All MetaMask Users Will Now Receive Security Alerts + More Crypto News
20.2.2024
Crypto news today: MetaMask and Blockaid enabled 100% of global users to automatically receive alerts about malicious transactions, ELOOP is building a machine RWA tokenization platform on peaq, and ZKX launches its Pro Trade on Starknet for experienced traders.
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Car Buyers in China Now Can Pre-Pay with Digital Yuan Smart Contracts
20.2.2024
China’s Shenzhen has introduced a new era of automotive purchasing with digital yuan smart contracts, offering enhanced pre-payment security for car buyers in collaboration with Agricultural Bank of China.
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Canada’s EQ Bank Partners with Trulioo for Biometric Identity Verification + More Crypto News
19.2.2024
Crypto news today: Trulioo joins hands with the digital platform of Canada’s challenger bank, ChainLight reveals a new database that enables users to track all Web3 hacks, and spot volumes rise for the fourth consecutive month.
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Peter Schiff Warns SEC Could Change Definition of ‘Security’ — Expects Lots of Investors to Be Retroactively Fined
19.2.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) potentially changing the definition of a “security.” He cautioned: “Now that the U.S. Appeals Court has upheld the SEC’s authority to unilaterally change...
Telefonica Partners Chainlink to Mitigate SIM Swap Attacks in Web3
17.2.2024
Telefonica, one of the world’s largest telecom companies, has partnered with Chainlink, a decentralized oracle provider, to improve security in Web3 environments. Through the use of Chainlink functions and Telefonica’s SIM Swap API implementation, Polygon apps would be able to check...
Binance Trust Wallet iOS App Vulnerability Listed on NIST, CEO Pushes Back Against Misinformation
15.2.2024
An alleged vulnerability affecting the iOS version of Binance Trust Wallet was listed on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) vulnerability database. Trust Wallet’s CEO denied the allegations on February 15, assuring the security of Binance Trust Wallet users....
Paradigm’s Samczsun Launches Security Alliance for Crypto Cybercrime Victims
15.2.2024
A popular cybersecurity expert known by the pseudonym Samczsun has created a non-profit entity called Security Alliance (SEAL) for white-hat hackers in the crypto world. Security Alliance is a group of white-hat hackers with the aim of protecting crypto projects from the growing risks of cyber...
Nexo Partners With Sift for Enhanced Digital Asset Fraud Protection
15.2.2024
The digital asset firm Nexo has announced its partnership with Sift, aiming to upgrade its fraud prevention mechanisms. The collaboration between the duo is expected to streamline and secure the user experience for Nexo’s customer base, which exceeds six million globally. Nexo to Leverage...
Telefónica Partners with Chainlink to Enhance Web3 Security Through GSMA Open Gateway
15.2.2024
Spanish Telco company Telefonica has announced a partnership with Chainlink to provide secure connections for web3 smart contracts. In a recent press release, the company highlighted plans focused on GSMA Open Gateway API security with blockchain technology at the forefront. According to...
Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says
15.2.2024
Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination
Digital wallets: Empowering crypto asset management & security
15.2.2024
Cryptocurrencies have gained tremendous popularity worldwide, providing secure storage solutions and payment systems across different sectors, industries, and nations. In cryptocurrencies and digital assets, wallets play a crucial role in safeguarding and managing cryptocurrencies. A digital wallet...
Telefónica Teams Up With Chainlink to Provide Security Against 'SIM Swap' Hacks
15.2.2024
The partnership will be a "significant step" in integrating telecom capabilities into the blockchain technology, the firms said
Bitcoin Ransomware Takes Down 100 Romanian Hospitals Offline, Hackers Demand 3.5BTC
15.2.2024
More than 100 hospitals in Romania were affected by a crypto ransomware attack on Tuesday, the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) confirmed. The unidentified perpetrators have demanded 3.5 Bitcoin (BTC), or about $180,000, to decrypt the data. The ransomware took down over 100 hospitals...
Crypto Phishing Group Angel Drainer Reportedly Steals $400,000 From 128 Wallets
14.2.2024
Phishing group Angel Drainer stole over $400,000 from 128 crypto wallets after deploying a malicious vault contract yesterday. According to an X post published on February 13 by blockchain security firm Blockaid, Angel Drainer employed a new attack vector that exploited Etherscan’s...