Search
Singapore’s Web3 Firms Call for Budget Support to Boost Talent and Security
13.2.2024
With the 2024 Budget announcement on the horizon, Singapore’s web3 community is voicing a critical need for government support. According to a recent report by The Straits Times, the Singaporean firms are specifically looking for help in two key areas: developing a skilled talent pool...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin on Tackling Deepfake AI Risks: ‘Ask Security Questions’
12.2.2024
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency project Ethereum, has raised an alert on using deepfakes, videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) to try to impersonate human beings, to persuade others about making financial transactions. For Buterin, the issue is not only...
Over $11 Million in Liquidity Drained From SafeMoon by Unknown Individual
12.2.2024
An unknown individual drained over $11 million in liquidity from various pools associated with the controversial cryptocurrency project SafeMoon on Monday. The transaction triggered immediate speculation about a possible connection to SafeMoon’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Blockchain...
PlayDapp Suffers Security Breach with $32 Million PLA Token Exploited
12.2.2024
The web3 gaming platform PlayDapp has suffered a major security breach, resulting in the unauthorized issue of 200 million PLA tokens. The blockchain security and analytics firm PeckShield Inc. spotted the breach on Feb. 10 and alerted PlayDapp about the exploit in a social media post. Security...
Playdapp Breach: Hacker Mints Tokens Worth $31 Million, Gaming Platform Offers Reward for Silence
12.2.2024
Playdapp, a Web3 gaming platform, recently confirmed that it was a victim of a hacking incident which saw criminals mint tokens worth approximately $31 million. Playdapp said it has offered to reward the hackers if they agree to return the stolen assets and contracts. Crypto Exchanges Urged...
Gary Gensler Tells Lawmakers SEC Takes Cybersecurity ‘Seriously’ After X Account Hack
11.2.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has assured lawmakers that the securities regulator “takes its cybersecurity obligations seriously.” Lawmakers raised concerns following the hacking of the SEC’s account on social media platform X, where a post...
Optimism to Halt ETH Withdrawals for Testing Upgraded Incident Response System
9.2.2024
On February 15, the Optimism network will suspend ETH token withdrawals to test an updated security response system. Withdrawals will not be possible for one hour, the developers said. According to the announcement, ETH withdrawals from Optimism’s Level-2 network to the main Ethereum network...
UN Expert Panel Investigate $3B Worth North Korean Crypto Cyberattacks: Report
9.2.2024
An independent United Nations jury of sanctions monitors is conducting a probe into North Korea’s involvement in $3 billion worth cyberattacks on crypto firms. According to an unpublished UN report reviewed by Reuters, the monitors accused the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)...
Vaneck Exec States Solana Outage Might Have Been Manually Triggered
8.2.2024
Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at Vaneck, revealed that there is speculation around the cause of the latest Solana outage, which stopped its blockchain by five hours. Sigel explained that the bug that created this service interruption was related to the Berkley Packet Filter (BPF)...
Hacken Links Ripple Chairman Hack to XRP Official Wallet
8.2.2024
Following an investigation into the hack of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal wallets, Hacken has discovered links to XRP’s authorized wallets. Hacken Investigation Traces Chris Larsen’s Stolen XRP Back to Official Wallets Blockchain security firm Hacken has disclosed...
Crypto Widget WordPress Plugin Flagged as “Critical” Cybersecurity Risk
8.2.2024
A crypto widget plugin for web content management system WordPress was named as a “critical cybersecurity risk” yesterday. A security bulletin released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) noted that a plugin called “The Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List”...
US Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Crypto Oversight Gaps
8.2.2024
Four U.S. lawmakers have pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding crypto oversight gaps. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), which Yellen chairs, has issued “repeated warnings about the lack of oversight of the digital asset markets,” the lawmakers detailed...
FINRA-Registered Digital Asset Platform Prometheum to Launch Ether Custody Services
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the first U.S. special purpose broker-dealer authorized to custody, clear, and settle digital asset securities, disclosed that it is now providing custodial services for the cryptocurrency ethereum. This announcement arrives amidst a period where the prominent crypto asset, ethereum...
Prometheum, the Only SEC-Registered Crypto Company, Launches First Product: Ether Custody Service
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the only digital asset service provider registered with the US SEC, will offer its first crypto product in March: Ethereum custody, according to a report by Fortune. It is potentially big news for the industry. A successful launch could end up clarifying Ethereum’s status as...
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Latest to Cut Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs
7.2.2024
Crypto custody provider Fireblocks has announced a reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring effort. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Fireblocks said it has been working on restructuring its go-to-market and customer support operations over the past six months. The goal is...
Kraken’s Security Team Keeps a Low Profile on Social Media By Design
6.2.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken is prioritizing security and ensuring its security team maintains a low public profile. Chief security officer Nick Percoco recently told Financial News that his 400-member team is encouraged to refrain from using social media. This strategy is aimed at mitigating potential...
Lawmaker: Lack of Russian Crypto Regulations ‘Undermines Moscow’s Anti-Sanctions Policies’
6.2.2024
A leading politician thinks insufficient Russian crypto regulation is “undermining the government’s efforts to counter” Western economic sanctions. The media outlet RBC quoted Andrei Lugovoy, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma’s Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, as calling Russian...
An Overview Of The Bitamp Bitcoin Wallet For Bitcoin Enthusiasts
5.2.2024
  Bitamp Bitcoin wallet is a popular non-custodial wallet that allows users to have complete control over their Bitcoins. Being non-custodial and open-source, it ensures top-notch security and privacy for Bitcoin transactions. Let’s explore the key benefits and features that make Bitamp...
DOJ Charges Trio Behind $400 Million SIM Swap Attack on FTX
4.2.2024
The United States Department of Justice has charged three individuals accused of masterminding the SIM-swapping attack that siphoned over $400 million from FTX. The indictment of the trio appears to undercut claims that incarcerated FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind the hack....
Singapore Police Warn About ‘Crypto Drainers’ Stealing Cryptocurrencies From Wallets
3.2.2024
Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging crypto drainers to target...