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Why Advanced Bitcoiners Should Consider Upgrading To a Shamir Backup

[Sep 7, 2023 9:59 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Josef Tětek, a Bitcoin analyst at Trezor.Self-custody is an absolute must for every bitcoiner. After the collapses of FTX, BlockFi, Celsius and many others, the merit of the “not your keys” mantra is beyond obvious…

‘Sequencers’ Are Blockchain’s Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why They’re Misunderstood

[Sep 6, 2023 9:00 AM] Leading rollup operators are criticized for using "centralized sequencers" to package transactions and pass them down to Ethereum, but the real risks may lie elsewhere.

SOMA Finance to Issue the First Retail Compliant Digital Security

[Sep 6, 2023 2:06 AM] The SOMA token will be a non-cumulative, participating preferred stock of SOMA.finance and will pay a dividend of up to 10% of profits.

Regulated Liability Network identifies proof-of-concept case with digital pound

[Sep 5, 2023 1:47 PM] The RLN, which places tokenized assets and liabilities on the same ledger, was tested with simulated cross-border CBDC transactions in a previous project.

‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’

[Sep 5, 2023 1:41 PM] A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes.

‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ

[Sep 1, 2023 11:30 AM] The “Infamous Chisel,” a new sophisticated malware, has been targeting crypto wallets and exchanges, as revealed in a joint report by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s Government Communications…

Crypto community jubilant over Grayscale decision, but uncertainty remains

[Aug 29, 2023 3:00 PM] The court’s decision that the SEC has to consider Grayscale’s Bitcoin spot ETF application is good news for crypto but maybe not as impactful as some hoped.

New tax rules for crypto in the US: Law Decoded

[Aug 28, 2023 2:30 PM] The United States Internal Revenue Service has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers.

SEC charges podcaster in first unregistered securities sales claim against NFT offering

[Aug 28, 2023 12:02 PM] Impact Theory produces entertainment and educational podcasts and was “trying to build the next Disney” when it invited investors to purchase its NFTs.

Charles Hoskinson Asserts Cardano Will Surpass All: Envisioning ADA as the Leading Global Cryptocurrency

[Aug 28, 2023 12:00 PM] During the Rare Evo blockchain and cryptocurrency convention, Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson expressed his conviction that ADA will eventually become the “biggest cryptocurrency in the world.” Simultaneously, ADA’s…

Is the SEC a bad cop? CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger breaks down crypto regulation in the US

[Aug 24, 2023 9:30 AM] Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs.

Blockchain Security Firm Quantstamp Hopes to Battle Flash Loan Attacks With New Service

[Aug 23, 2023 7:00 AM] The service has been released in collaboration with researchers from the University of Toronto.

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Network resumes block production after brief pause

[Aug 18, 2023 3:32 AM] The Shiba Inu project has opted to secure insurance coverage amounting to $2 million to address potential fund retrieval challenges upon the restart of Shibarium.

BitExchange enables XRP options trading, no need for ownership

[Aug 17, 2023 7:22 AM] Profit and loss settlement will occur in U.S. dollars, with OrBit Markets responsible for order book liquidity.

The Worst Ways To Lose Your Bitcoin

[Aug 17, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Konstantin Rabin, a finance and technology writer.When it comes to doing stupid things, we all have had our own experiences, but few mistakes are as costly as the ones made with Bitcoin. Over the years, I have seen…

SEC v. Ripple: Judge greenlights investment banker declarant’s entry

[Aug 16, 2023 4:09 AM] The court seeks to address issues related to orders that rejected the SEC’s plea to seal the Hinman speech documents and Ripple’s request to seal information regarding XRP sales.

SEC to seek interlocutory appeal in Ripple case

[Aug 9, 2023 4:11 PM] The SEC's interlocutory appeal comes nearly a month after Judge Analisa Torres laid out her non-final ruling.

Fireblocks Discloses ‘Zero Day’ Vulnerabilities Impacting Leading MPC Wallets

[Aug 9, 2023 3:15 PM] It’s unlikely users were impacted by the vulnerabilities – collectively referred to as “BitForge” – but Fireblocks says they could’ve let hackers “drain funds from the wallets of millions of retail and institutional customers in seconds” i

Web3 Security Startup Cube3.ai Emerges From Stealth With $8.2M Seed Funding

[Aug 9, 2023 7:00 AM] The fundraising was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Dispersion Capital, Symbolic Capital, Hypersphere Ventures, ICLUB and TA Ventures.

Blockchain Security Firm Forta Upgrades Its Scam Detector to Battle Growing Crypto Fraud

[Aug 8, 2023 7:54 AM] Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost to scams and exploits in July alone.

Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges

[Aug 7, 2023 12:45 PM] Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements.

Heartland Tri-State Bank Collapses, Biden Urged to Grant Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Clemency, and More — Week in Review

[Aug 6, 2023 6:30 AM] In this week’s news, another major U.S. bank has failed, a Maine senator has appealed to United States president Joe Biden to grant Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht clemency, a senior U.S. district judge has rejected the approach taken in the…

Worldcoin’s Orb had serious security vulnerability in operator onboarding: CertiK

[Aug 4, 2023 12:00 PM] The smart contract auditor found that operator verification could have let operators into the system without a verified ID or even being a company.

Ensuring integrity of blockchain transactions: Trust through audits

[Aug 4, 2023 7:01 AM] Reliable auditing procedures are important for ensuring the integrity of blockchain networks.

Binance’s CZ warns crypto community about emerging scam

[Aug 2, 2023 12:18 PM] The scheme consists of mirroring addresses and sending dust transactions to users to trick them into sending funds to the scammer’s wallet.

Report: SEC Asked Coinbase to Delist All Crypto Assets Except Bitcoin Prior to Filing Lawsuit

[Jul 31, 2023 7:30 AM] According to Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, the U.S. securities regulator reportedly told his company to delist all digital assets save for bitcoin. Armstrong said acceding to the SEC’s demand would have “meant…

Ethereum Price Set to Reach $2,500 by Year-End, Predicts Finder’s Panel

[Jul 28, 2023 11:30 AM] The price of ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is anticipated to hit a high of $2.7K before settling at around $2.5K by the end of 2023, according to the latest report from Finder. The report is based…

Why Ethereum Ditching Mining Isn't as Green as Advertised

[Jul 28, 2023 8:30 AM]

Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid suspects Lazarus Group in $37M hack

[Jul 26, 2023 7:40 PM] CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit.

Italian central bank backs DeFi tokenization project with Polygon, Fireblocks

[Jul 26, 2023 8:00 AM] The Italian central bank’s Milano Hub has selected a project headed by Cetif Advisory and Polygon Labs in its second round of proposals.