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PortuguêsRapid progress in quantum computing could pose a risk to certain types of bitcoin transactions. So how can we combat this risk? Rapid progress in quantum computing is predicted by…
Continue ReadingThe Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that at least 6,000 users were victims of a hacking campaign to gain unauthorized access to the accounts of Coinbase customers. The hackers…
Continue ReadingMalicious actors reportedly took advantage of Coinbase’s SMS account recovery process to gain access to user funds. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has reportedly suffered another security breach after attackers were able…
Continue ReadingRGT, POLY and TLOS secure double-digit gains as investor sentiment rises after the Fed says it will not ban cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin briefly reclaims $44,000. Crypto traders breathed a sigh…
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE. When people talk about technology, the first thoughts are cell phones, applications, or equipment; but you rarely recall Sim Cards. Those small cards people often despise, thinking that…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJCD) has denied claims that it has received a 50 bitcoin ransom demand from hackers that attacked its systems on September 6,…
Continue ReadingMastercard’s upcoming acquisition of CipherTrace demonstrates the need for payments giants to partner with crypto firms to enable digital asset innovation. Institutional interest for digital assets continues to grow rapidly,…
Continue ReadingHardware wallet brands have been built on the promise of security — but in some cases, these devices aren’t as air gapped as you might think. Are there use cases…
Continue Reading“They refuse to tell us why they think it’s a security, and instead subpoena a bunch of records from us,” said Brian Armstrong after he revealed that the SEC threatened…
Continue ReadingPOLY, BCHA and XYO led altcoins higher after BTC flipped $50,000 to support and ETH hit $4,000. The bullish momentum across the cryptocurrency market continued to build on Sept. 3…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex launches a new authentication standard for online payments service Bitfinex Pay. In an effort to increase customers’ security and privacy on their platform, cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has…
Continue ReadingChinese regulators held a meeting in Beijing to promote blockchain development, which was first mentioned in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Chinese regulators, including the Securities Association of China and the…
Continue ReadingThe Cream Finance hacker gained $18.8 million by exploiting a reentrancy bug in the AMP token in a set of 17 transactions. Cream Finance, a major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol…
Continue ReadingBilaxy cryptocurrency exchange is yet to announce the value of funds lost to a hacking incident that occurred on Aug 28. Bilaxy, a lesser-known cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed a major…
Continue Reading“This contract opens the door to bigger, more critical uses of blockchain for data protection in a global digital infrastructure, bringing forth the true promises of the core technology,” said…
Continue ReadingThere has been a lot of compromise in the crypto industry, that Coinbase has decided to take that fight against criminals to a new level. Even top protocols have lost…
Continue ReadingJapanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid is suspending deposits and withdrawals after a security breach resulting in the loss of around an estimated $80 million in digital assets. The platform published the…
Continue Reading“Poly Network has no intention of holding Mr. White Hat legally responsible,” said the team. Decentralized finance protocol Poly Network has offered the person behind a $610 million hack an…
Continue ReadingThere is a silver lining from the DeFi hacks as new tech develops to protect the sector: “DeFi will be much safer in 12 months from now.” The rise of…
Continue ReadingThe security company has now raised $61 million in two months and over $70 million since inception. Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Coinbase Ventures are among CertiK’s early backers. Blockchain…
Continue ReadingThe Poly Network hacker said they will return the stolen cryptocurrency funds, and have asked for a secured multisig wallet. Following a massive $600 million exploit of cross-chain protocol Poly…
Continue ReadingThe 51% attack on Bitcoin SV this week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of decentralized blockchain security. The below is from a recent edition of the Deep Dive,…
Continue Reading“Banks and other financial institutions are waking up to the fact that blockchain is more than crypto, and that any financial instruments can be tokenized,” says Lior Lamesh, CEO and…
Continue ReadingHere’s why you need to hold the keys to your own bitcoin and never store large amounts on exchanges. #1 – If your coins are on an exchange, you need…
Continue ReadingBy practicing these tips, HODLers can ensure privacy in a financial data hungry world. On April 4, 1933, probably only a handful of Americans were prudent enough to hold gold…
Continue ReadingThe Binance Smart Chain has launched a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of the protocol, called “Priority One.” The initiative aims to keep the blockchain…
Continue ReadingAwareness of one’s own mortality is a sign of maturity, as is the recognition of the critical importance of securing one’s bitcoin. At the height of the 2017 bull run,…
Continue ReadingSecurity of cryptocurrency custodial services is still among significant hurdles preventing institutional investors from buying crypto for the first time, new data suggests. United Kingdom-based crypto fund Nickel Digital Asset…
Continue ReadingThe Series B funding round was co-led by Coatue Management and Shunwei Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures. Blockchain security firm CertiK announced Wednesday that it has received $37 million…
Continue ReadingIn a recent blog post, Casa detailed how a man was lured into a dating trap in order to acquire his private keys. It appears that not even Tinder is…
Continue Reading“A Bitcoin ETF would be a way for retail investors to invest in cryptocurrency without having to actually purchase it and deal with the complexities of custody,” said Timothy Massad.…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean banks are taking steps to bring cybersecurity to a new level as they try to keep up with fintechs and address new threats arising from their interaction with…
Continue ReadingA more secure nonfungible token infrastructure holds the key to disrupting the current art world. 2021 has already seen a number of eye-catching milestones reached for the nascent nonfungible token…
Continue ReadingU.S. securities regulators are still going after ICO cheats from the 2017-18 bull market. Initial coin offerings raised tens of billions of dollars during the last major cryptocurrency bull market.…
Continue ReadingThe venture funds of both companies joined Bessemer and others in financing another strategic investment round for TRM Labs. Blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs has secured $14 million in Series…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency investing has been rising in popularity among New Zealanders and a fifth of the respondents in a new survey either plan to or have already, put money into digital…
Continue ReadingCyberthreats related to cryptocurrencies have increased with rising demand for the digital assets, a study has concluded. Russia, Thailand and Peru are the most affected countries by malicious attacks designed…
Continue ReadingThe crypto space suffers from its checkered history and, to grow further, the ecosystem must become safer, more usable and more mature. It has been said that you only get…
Continue ReadingFidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust and the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF are now under review by regulators, according to paperwork filed earlier this month. A pair of Bitcoin (BTC)…
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