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‘Elon Musk at Bitcoin 2024’ scam, Lazarus Group hacks, MOG phishing: Crypto-Sec
31.7.2024
Deepfake Elon Musk Bitcoin 2024 livestream, MOG holder phished for $148K, stupid ransomware backdoor in ESXi server software. Crypto-Sec
Crypto-Sec: Evolve Bank suffers data breach, Turbo Toad enthusiast loses $3.6K
15.7.2024
This week’s cybersecurity news from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more
Crypto Security Woes Continue: $1.19B Lost in ’24 First Half
3.7.2024
According to the latest CertiK Web3 Security Report, the cryptocurrency industry lost $1.19 billion due to on-chain security incidents in the first half of 2024. Phishing Attacks Lead the Charge Phishing attacks emerged as the primary culprit, accounting for nearly $498 million in losses. ...
Crypto-Sec: Phishing scammer goes after Hedera users, address poisoner gets $70K
1.7.2024
This week’s news in cybersecurity from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more
Most profitable crypto sectors in first half of 2024 revealed
26.6.2024
Blockchain gaming, decentralized finance, and layer-2 platforms lagged behind newly emerging sectors and the current memecoin frenzy
Crypto-Sec: $11M Bittensor phish, UwU Lend and Curve fake news, $22M Lykke hack
17.6.2024
UwU Lend exploited twice and the “10% CRV burn” story invented by a scammer, TAO holder phished for $11M, Lykke hack cover-up: Crypto-Sec
Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June
16.6.2024
With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather...
Crypto the ‘hardest thing’ in software history — Consensys CEO
11.6.2024
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin told Cointelegraph that crypto might be the “hardest thing” in software history in terms of potential threats, vulnerabilities and complexity
Crypto Security Firm Ironblocks Builds 'Firewall' for DeFi Protocols
5.6.2024
"Once you get hacked in most of the cases you're done," CEO Dadosh said. "And this is what we're trying to prevent."
Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning
10.5.2024
The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises
UBXS: Illuminating the RWA Category – a Leading Trend in the Crypto Sector
4.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. UBXS, the token of Bixos, a groundbreaking Real World Asset (RWA) project designed to revolutionize the crypto industry and bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, has attracted attention with a 500% increase in the latest RWA frenzy, according to...
AI Crypto Sector Stands Tall Amid Market Decline, Economy Bolsters by $7.54B in Just 30 Days
21.3.2024
Amid a widespread downturn in the cryptocurrency markets this week, tokens based on artificial intelligence (AI) have nevertheless attracted billions of dollars in additional investment. In the last month, the AI-focused cryptocurrency sector has expanded by $7.54 billion, with the majority of...
How XRP sets the standard for crypto security?
21.3.2024
XRP is a type of cryptocurrency. It is necessary for the Ripple ecosystem to work. Ripple aims to change international payments by using XRP as an intermediate token to facilitate speedy and affordable transactions between financial institutions. Just like with physical currency, digital assets...
SEC Requests More Funding to Regulate Crypto Sector
21.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its 2025 budget request, which will partly fund the securities watchdog’s efforts to regulate the crypto sector. “We’ve seen the Wild West of the crypto markets, rife with noncompliance,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler...
US Crypto Sector Employees Boast 13% Higher Salaries Than Overseas Competitors
20.3.2024
US-based crypto companies tend to offer higher salaries across various positions and experience levels compared to their international counterparts, a survey published Tuesday showed.
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A $300M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Latinos Falsely Claimed to Buy Crypto, SEC Says
14.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 17 individuals tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that took in $300 million from over 40,000 victims
Transak Achieves Industry-First SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance in Crypto Sector
8.3.2024
In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company’s commitment to data security and customer trust, paving...
SEC Accepts ShapeShift’s $275,000 Settlement Over Crypto Securities Charges
6.3.2024
The U.S. SEC concludes its cease-and-desist action against ShapeShift with a $275,000 settlement, addressing charges of the firm selling crypto securities without proper registration.
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ShapeShift Settles SEC Charges It Sold Crypto Securities
6.3.2024
The federal regulator instituted a cease-and-desist against ShapeShift, which dissolved its U.S. crypto exchange in 2021
Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
22.1.2024
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership