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Chinese Bitcoin Mines in the US Attract National Security Attention
14.10.2023
Bitcoin mining operations in the United States, owned by Chinese entities, are currently under investigation for potential issues that could threaten national security, according to the New York Times (NYT).
The scrutiny began last year when a Chinese company began constructing a cryptocurrency...
US authorities monitor China-linked Bitcoin miners amid national security concerns: Report
13.10.2023
A crypto mining operation near a Microsoft facility that supported the Pentagon was reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. officials
CertiK, Blockchain Code Auditor, Makes 'Strategic Workforce Adjustment' of 15%
13.10.2023
Just last year, the company raised nearly $150 million of fresh capital. Now, as crypto winter drags on, it is cutting jobs, citing "evolving market dynamics."
US Space Force pauses use of ChatGPT-like tools due to security fears: Report
13.10.2023
At least 500 Space Force staff members have been affected, according to the department’s former chief software officer
Alameda Research Lost $200M to Several Phishing Attacks Due to “Poor Security Practices”: Ex-FTX Engineer
12.10.2023
Former Alameda Research software engineer Aditya Baradwaj has exposed several security flaws that reportedly caused the FTX’s sister hedge fund at least a staggering $200 million.
In a series of posts on X (Twitter), titled ‘The Hacks,’ the whistleblower revealed, “poor security practices...
Stellar Partners With Certora for Security Checks on Soroban Smart Contracts
11.10.2023
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has announced its initiation of security checks for Soroban, the advanced smart contract platform within the Stellar network. This is in anticipation of Soroban's launch.
To carry out these comprehensive security audits, SDF has teamed up with Certora,...
Ethereum’s game changing two-tiered staking for enhanced security and scalability
11.10.2023
Ethereum is the second-largest crypto in terms of market cap and the first blockchain-based smart contract to undergo a historic transformation from an energy-intensive mechanism of proof of work (PoW) to a more eco-friendly consensus mechanism of proof of stake (PoS). PoS fundamentals have...
Simplex Accelerates VERSE Token and Wider Cryptocurrency Adoption
10.10.2023
Since 2016, Simplex’s bond with Bitcoin.com has continued strengthening, aimed at streamlining access to cryptocurrencies and increasing adoption globally. As part of Nuvei, a NASDAQ listed company with over 20 years in payments, Simplex combines convenience, reliability and security...
Cybercriminals Use Dexs and Crypto Cross-Chain Services to Launder $7 Billion — Elliptic
10.10.2023
According to the findings of a research study by Elliptic, cybercriminals are believed to have used crypto cross-chain bridges and coin swap services to launder $7 billion worth of “illicit or high-risk funds.” The Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization said to be backed by North...
FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report
10.10.2023
Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse
Friend.tech adds new security upgrade in wake of SIM-swap attacks
10.10.2023
The 2FA security measure is optional for Friend.tech users seeking additional security on the platform
Backed Launches bIB01: A Tokenized Security Tracking US Treasury Bonds on the Blockchain
9.10.2023
Swiss-based real-world asset tokenizer Backed has introduced its latest tokenized security product, bIB01, on the Base blockchain, Coinbase's Layer 2 (L2) network.
The new tokenized security closely mirrors the performance of a short-term US treasury bond exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering...
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9.10.2023
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Crypto Exchange HTX Recovers $8 Million Lost to Hacker in Recent Security Breach
9.10.2023
HTX, the crypto exchange operated by Huobi Global, has successfully regained the funds that were stolen by a hacker in a security breach that occurred in late September.
After reseiving the funds, HTX also offered the hacker a 250 Ether bounty as a token of appreciation. ...
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Social On-Chain App Stars Arena Suffers $2.9 Million Hack; Team Secures Funds to ‘Close the Gap’
8.10.2023
Stars Arena, an on-chain social app built on the Avalanche blockchain, suffered a $2.9 million hack Saturday, when hackers took advantage of a vulnerability in its smart contract, draining funds. Stars Arena’s team has already announced that it has secured the funds to close the gap and will...
Avalanche-Backed Stars Arena Faces $3 Million Security Breach
8.10.2023
Stars Arena, a social platform supported by Avalanche's Contract Chain, has fallen victim to a significant security breach.
In a Saturday tweet, the official Stars Arena Twitter account issued a warning confirming that the platform's smart contract had been attacked.
The team urged users not...
Certik Study: $332 Million Lost to Exploits, Hacks and Scams in September, More Than $1.3 Billion Lost in 2023
8.10.2023
In the month of September, digital assets worth approximately $332 million were siphoned from trading platforms via methods that include flash loan attacks, exit scams, and exploits. The value of digital assets stolen through exploits rose from $13.5 million in August to nearly $330 million...
Stars Arena secures funds to plug $3M exploit, set to reopen after security audit
8.10.2023
Stars Arena was hacked for roughly $3 million worth of AVAX tokens, with the hacker reportedly sending the funds to the Fixed Float crypto exchange
Backed Finance Tokenizes Treasury Bond ETF on Coinbase’s Base Network
7.10.2023
Backed Finance, a real-world asset tokenization issuer, announced its successful issuance of the first tokenized security on Coinbase’s Base, a layer two (L2) blockchain. The team introduced bIB01 tokens to the decentralized finance (defi) sector, mirroring the price dynamics of the Ishares...
Identity Verification Crucial to Preventing Crypto Scams, says Concordium Founder
6.10.2023
Concordium founder Lars Seier Christensen believes identity verification is essential in preventing cryptocurrency scams.
"To prevent scams, there has to be some level of identity verification, a means to verify that the parties involved in any given transactions are actually who they claim...