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Binance Client Executives Kidnapped, Forced to Empty Crypto Wallets — CZ Says Total Loss Was $12.5 Million
13.11.2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has shared a story of how executives of a Binance client were abducted and forced to empty their crypto wallets. CZ detailed how the cryptocurrency exchange was able to track the transactions and freeze over 94% of the stolen funds. CZ Shares Story of How Binance...
Near Foundation and Polygon Labs Partner to Build Zero-Knowledge ‘Prover’ for WASM Chains
12.11.2023
Near Foundation and Polygon Labs recently announced that they would build “a zero-knowledge (ZK) prover for WASM blockchains.” For WASM chains using the zkWASM prover, settling transactions will be more efficient and cost-effective with maximum security guarantees. Transaction Settling...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Reveals Why He Keeps Buying Bitcoin
12.11.2023
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of best selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has revealed why he keeps buying gold, silver, and bitcoin. “Our leaders want more war and poverty,” he stressed, noting that the three investment types provide “lifelong financial security and freedom.”...
Ripple faces slim odds of $770M disgorgement - XRP holder Attorney
11.11.2023
Deaton underscores that the legal action against Ripple is not centered on fraud but rather constitutes a regulatory disagreement
Blockchain Security Firm Peckshield Reports Suspicious Activity in Poloniex Exchange Wallet – $60 Million Drained?
10.11.2023
Blockchain security firm, Peckshield has flagged suspicious activity on a wallet owned by centralized cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex suggesting alleged losses of over $60 million. The company has not disclosed the actual amount that was stolen but on-chain data outflows to the receiving wallet...
Circle Revamps Stablecoins USDC, EURC With Upgrade Focused on Gas and Security
10.11.2023
Circle has announced a new v2.2 upgrade for its usd coin and euro coin digital stablecoins. The changes aim to significantly reduce gas costs, enable new use cases, and bolster security. Circle Unveils 2.2 Upgrade for Stablecoin Suite Circle unveiled the latest upgrade in a blog post on Thursday...
CertiK Data Highlights Significant Slowdown in New Cryptocurrency Launches
9.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Andrii Yalanskyi Recent data from blockchain security firm CertiK has revealed a noteworthy slowdown in the creation of new cryptocurrencies, with the pace now reaching its slowest in three years. Citing data shared by CertiK, CoinDesk on Wednesday reported that the third quarter...
Bitcoin ETF launch could be delayed more than a month after SEC approval
9.11.2023
A total of 12 asset managers have filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the U.S. SEC, with the first window for approval from the SEC opening on Nov. 8
Crypto exchange CoinSpot reportedly suffers $2M hot wallet hack
9.11.2023
Blockchain security firm CertiK believes the $2.4 million draining of a CoinSpot hot wallet is likely the result of a “private key compromise.”
Fiat Losses From Security Incidents on BNB Smart Chain 37% Lower in Q3 of 2023 — Study
8.11.2023
The financial losses stemming from security incidents on the BNB Smart Chain in Q3 2023 were 27% lower than in Q3 2022. When compared to security incidents on other chains, rug pulls, price and reserve manipulation events on BSC accounted for “4% of the total fiat losses across all chains...
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to launch security token custody
8.11.2023
HSBC has partnered with Ripple-owned tech firm, Metaco, to allow institutional investors hold tokenized securities on its new custody platform
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Custodia’s New Move, CFTC & Crypto Oversight
8.11.2023
In the fluid realm of digital currencies, Bitcoin‘s valuation has taken a modest uptick, registering a 1.20% climb to reach $35,365 on Wednesday. Amidst this nuanced shift in market dynamics, notable developments have surfaced. Custodia Bank, spearheaded by the astute Caitlin Long,...
Coinbase beefs up its global advisory council with four national security experts
7.11.2023
Coinbase is getting wonky with prominent names in national security from both sides of the U.S. political divide. They will join former lawmakers and other strategists
Coinbase Bolsters Global Advisory Council, Adds 4 National Security Advisors
7.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Coinbase will add four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council, it announced on Tuesday. In a press release, the crypto exchange platform revealed that Mark T. Esper, Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Frances Townsend and David Urban would join its Council, which...
Today in Crypto: US SEC Candidates Unwilling to Divest Crypto Assets, BSC Ranks 4th in Q3 Fiat Losses
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / MuhammadIlyas Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Career news The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having trouble hiring crypto experts –...
Coinbase Adds Four National Security Experts to its Global Advisory Council
7.11.2023
Coinbase has added four national security experts, including former U.S. Secretary of Defence Dr. Mark T. Esper, to its Global Advisory Council
XRP Price Pumps 16%, Eyes Test of Yearly Highs Near $1.0 as Crypto Community Discusses Potential 99.9% Victory for Ripple Versus SEC
6.11.2023
The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s losing streak in its ongoing lawsuit versus US fintech company and the creator of the XRP cryptocurrency Ripple Labs continued last week. That’s according to a tweet by Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, who said last...
Hong Kong regulator issues tokenized investments requirements amid demand
6.11.2023
The intent behind the tokenization of SFC-authorized investment products is tied to the rising market demand and the government’s willingness to facilitate market development
Monero’s Security Breach Drains Entire Funds In Community Wallet: What’s Going On?
6.11.2023
Monero’s community wallet was drained of all assets following a security breach described as shocking and a little sketchy.  The attack on the privacy coin’s wallet took place on Sept 1 but was not revealed until Nov 2 on GitHub. According to the company, the source of the breach...
Monero’s community wallet loses all funds after attack
5.11.2023
A security breach has resulted in the loss of 2,675.73 XMR from Monero's community crowdfunding wallet. The cause and source of the breach remain unidentified