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BitGo patches critical vulnerability first discovered by Fireblocks
17.3.2023
BitGo has patched a vulnerability that threatened to expose the private keys of retail and institutional users
Wyoming’s private keys bill addresses growing threat to rights and assets
14.3.2023
Wyoming's new law ensures that courts won't overstep their authority in requiring individuals to disclose their private keys
Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Bill Prohibiting Forced Disclosure of Private Crypto Keys
16.2.2023
The prohibition will not apply in cases where there is no alternative way to access the requisite information
'Blockchain Bandit' reawakens: $90M in stolen crypto seen shifting
26.1.2023
The hacker accumulated as much as $90 million worth of crypto during a six-year thieving spree
What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?
19.1.2023
A hierarchical deterministic wallet uses a single seed to create an infinite number of addresses, allowing users to recover funds using a master key
How to keep your crypto safe in 2023: a few tips from an analyst
9.1.2023
Lead on-chain analyst at Glassnode, James Check, explains why taking self-custody of your private keys has become more important than ever and how to do it in a few simple steps
Crypto on-chain crime drama sees the good guys finally win
21.12.2022
The security firm managed to avert a crypto robbery by simply paying a higher gas fee than the exploiter
How do crypto hardware wallet firms make money?
8.12.2022
All the companies that are involved in producing hardware crypto wallets have multiple revenue streams, either directly or indirectly
Hackers Are Taking Advantage of Typing Mistakes to Steal Cryptocurrency
25.10.2022
A group of hackers have taken advantage of typing mistakes in order to introduce malware to Android phones and Windows-based PCs. Using a technique called typosquatting, which consists of registering domains that are dramatically near to the ones of official brands of organizations, hackers...
Report: The Oldest Bank in America, BNY Mellon Can Now Custody Bitcoin and Ethereum
11.10.2022
America’s oldest bank, the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, commonly known as BNY Mellon, has announced the financial institution can now custody cryptocurrencies. A report published by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, says BNY Mellon was approved by the New York State Department...
Amber Group uses simple hardware to show just how fast, easy the Wintermute hack was
30.9.2022
The Hong Kong-based group documented its reproduction of the hack on its a tech and security oriented blog, seeking insights into Web3’s attack surface spectrum
Bitcoin vs. Quantum Computers: US Government Says Post-Quantum World Is Getting Closer, CISA Warns Contemporary Encryption Could Break
20.9.2022
According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), while quantum computers are incapable of breaking public key encryption algorithms, public and private entities need to prepare for future threats against cryptography that is not quantum resistant. Most...
Crypto winter teaches tough lessons about custody and taking control
2.9.2022
Many agree that digital assets should be held in hard wallets, but recent actions in the EU and the U.S. may make that more difficult, not easier
What is a seed phrase and why is it important?
27.8.2022
It’s crucial to remember your seed phrase, which is a string of random words produced by your cryptocurrency wallet when you initially set it up
Millions of dollars in ETH lie unclaimed in presale wallets — but there's a way to get them back
26.8.2022
Did you know that over 500 Ethereum presale wallets are yet to be recovered… and collectively, they have a value of several billion dollars?
Organizations look toward multiparty computation to advance Web3
16.8.2022
Multiparty computation is being leveraged to ensure private key security and decentralization within Web3 platforms. But why use it?
Velodrome recovers $350K stolen funds from team member Gabagool
14.8.2022
While many community members came in support of the prominent coder, Gabagool owned up to the allegations made against him following Velodrome’s investigation
Experts find private keys on Slope servers, still puzzled over access
5.8.2022
Blockchain analysis firms involved in Solana exploit investigation unpack the latest developments as teams try to figure out how private keys were stolen
Self-custody isn’t for everyone: WisdomTree exec on ‘be your own bank’
4.8.2022
As self-custody puts a lot of responsibility on a user, many may find self-custody way too uncomfortable or too hard to handle
The worst places to keep your crypto wallet seed phrase
31.7.2022
A look at the best practices and worst hiding places for what could be the most important and wealthy possession in a home: a seed phrase