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Zoom Calls? Beware! Lazarus Is Targeting Crypto Founders
21.4.2025
Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera. Lazarus Is on the Move: Zoom...
EigenLayer Adds Key ‘Slashing’ Feature, Completing Original Vision
17.4.2025
A year after its launch, the Ethereum restaking protocol is rolling out the critical accountability measure meant to address lingering security concerns
ENS Lead Developer Reveals Flaw Allowing Phishers to Mimic Official Google Alerts
16.4.2025
Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google’s backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw. Google’s Guard Down: ENS Engineer Tracks Phishing Exploit The scheme, according to Johnson’s...
Kiloex DEX Hacked for $7 Million
15.4.2025
Decentralized exchange Kiloex suffered a $7 million exploit. Security firm Cyvers identified a potential price oracle vulnerability as the cause. Kiloex Calls for Blacklisting of Attacker’s Address Kiloex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB Smart Chain, confirmed it was the victim of a...
Anchorage Digital faces scrutiny from US Homeland Security — Report
14.4.2025
The US Department of Homeland Security's El Dorado Task Force has reportedly launched an investigation into Anchorage Digital Bank, a Wall Street-backed cryptocurrency firm. According to an April 14 Barron's report, members of the task force have contacted former employees of the company over...
Anchorage Digital faces scrutiny from US Homeland Security — Report
14.4.2025
Update (April 14 at 10:37 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include Anchorage's response. The US Department of Homeland Security's El Dorado Task Force has reportedly launched an investigation into Anchorage Digital Bank, a Wall Street-backed cryptocurrency firm. According to an April...
Barron’s: Anchorage Digital Subject of Homeland Security Probe
14.4.2025
On Monday, Barron’s reported that Anchorage Digital, the cryptocurrency-focused financial institution, has allegedly drawn scrutiny from a specialized division within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Report Claims Anchorage Digital Faces DHS Probe The El Dorado Task Force (EDTF),...
Crypto’s Biggest Barrier to Adoption? It’s Not Regulation — It’s UX
12.4.2025
The goal should be to design tools that make crypto accessible, secure, and simple — without sacrificing self-custody or decentralization, says Katelyn Perna, Crypto Chief Information Security Officer, Robinhood
US Social Security moves public comms to X amid DOGE-led job cuts — Report
12.4.2025
The US Social Security Administration (SSA) will move all public communications to the X social media platform amid sweeping workforce cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by X owner Elon Musk. According to anonymous sources who spoke with WIRED, the government...
US Social Security moves public comms to X amid DOGE-led job cuts — Report
12.4.2025
The US Social Security Administration (SSA) will move all public communications to the X social media platform amid sweeping workforce cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by X owner Elon Musk. According to anonymous sources who spoke with WIRED, the government...
SEC Publishes New Statement on Crypto Security Offerings
12.4.2025
The statement was published by the Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance which provides investors with “the information they need to make informed investment and voting decisions.” Crypto Industry Gets Clarity on Security Compliance The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via...
DeFi security and compliance must be improved to attract institutions
9.4.2025
Opinion by: Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inchInstitutional players have been closely watching decentralized finance’s growth. Creating secure and compliant DeFi platforms is the only solution to build trust and attract more institutions.Clear waters attract big shipsOver the past four years...
New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
9.4.2025
Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures.New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results....
Lawyer sues US homeland dept to probe supposed Satoshi Nakamoto meeting
8.4.2025
A crypto lawyer has sued the US Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency may know who created Bitcoin — compelling the department to share what it knows. The Freedom of Information Act lawsuit was filed by James Murphy, who based his accusations on claims made by DHS Special...
Lawyer sues US homeland dept to probe supposed Satoshi Nakamoto meeting
8.4.2025
Update: April 8 at 1:01am UTC: This article has been updated to include James Murphy’s responses to two questions from Cointelegraph.A crypto lawyer has sued the US Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency may know who created Bitcoin — compelling the department to share...
U.S. SEC Staff Clarifies That Most Crypto Stablecoins Aren't Securities
4.4.2025
In its latest in a series of what's-not-a-security statements on digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission has added dollar-based stablecoins
EigenLayer Finally Ready to Launch Crucial Missing Feature
4.4.2025
Slashing could allow the restaking pioneer to make good on its "shared security" promise
A Thriller Gone Real: Alleged Scammer Kidnapped by Fake Police, Loses $50 Million
4.4.2025
An individual wanted by Interpol, lost $50 million in a kidnapping that involved drugs, fake police officers, and a daring escape in Brazil. Rodrigo Perez was kidnapped on March 24 by fake police officers who kept him drugged and handcuffed to a bed for five days. Fake Police Officers Kidnap...
Bybit Beefs Up Asset Security Following $1.45B Hack
3.4.2025
The attack on Bybit in February, which saw nearly $1.5 billion worth of digital assets stolen, was the largest hack of a crypto exchange in dollar terms ever
UPCX Assures Users After Unauthorized Transfer of 18.4M Tokens
2.4.2025
UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals due to unauthorized activity in its management accounts. Unauthorized Transfer of Millions in UPC Tokens UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has announced the temporary suspension of deposits...