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DeFi volumes surge 444% after Binance, Coinbase lawsuits: Finance Redefined

[Jun 9, 2023 2:25 PM] The top-100 DeFi tokens by market capitalization had a bearish week as the total value locked in these protocols fell below $50 billion again.

Ethereum’s Buterin Releases Roadmap Addressing Scaling, Privacy, Wallet Security

[Jun 9, 2023 9:51 AM] In his blog post, Buterin shares that the network needs to address these components simultaneously, otherwise the blockchain fails.

Polygon Labs president testifies on democratizing the internet with Web3, blockchains

[Jun 8, 2023 3:24 AM] The U.S. House Committee explores blockchain and Web3’s future as industry leaders testify on democratizing the internet and regulatory challenges.

SEC lawsuit against Binance stalls Gopax acquisition deal in South Korea

[Jun 7, 2023 3:43 AM] The country’s financial watchdog claimed it was very difficult to accept the acquisition requests amid accusations of securities laws violations.

Coinbase reminds world it tried to ‘embrace regulation’ as SEC sues for violations

[Jun 6, 2023 3:08 PM] Coinbase met with the SEC 30 times in 2022 seeking regulatory guidance and now it will “vigorously defend” itself, it says.

SEC sues Coinbase for breaking US securities rules

[Jun 6, 2023 6:23 AM] The SEC lawsuit alleges that Coinbase operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker and clearing agency.

Atomic Wallet Hack: Team Claims No Assets Have Been Lost in More Than 40 Hours

[Jun 5, 2023 5:30 PM] The Atomic Wallet team claimed on June 4 that the hacking incident in which digital assets worth nearly $35 million were stolen has only affected less than 1% of its monthly active users. The team also promised to report “victim addresses to…

Pro-XRP attorney’s phone hacked to promote LAW token

[Jun 4, 2023 2:59 AM] Lawyer John Deaton alerted followers via his daughter’s account, urging people to report the hack as the XRP community responded, spreading awareness.

OpenAI commits $1M to support AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives

[Jun 3, 2023 5:02 AM] As criminals devise innovative ways to exploit AI for malicious intentions, OpenAI remains committed to equipping “defenders” with the necessary tools.

Crypto phishing scams: How users can stay protected

[May 31, 2023 7:01 AM] A look at the different techniques employed by crypto phishing scammers and how users can stay protected.

Chinese officials issue warning about AI and national security

[May 31, 2023 6:03 AM] Leaders in Beijing have stressed the need for “dedicated efforts” to protect national security and improve the security governance of artificial intelligence.

Former SEC chief warns influencers about prosecution for crypto price manipulation

[May 31, 2023 4:21 AM] The SEC has started clamping down on crypto influencers, issuing several fines and cease and desist orders in the past few years.

Two key security practices for Web3 startups from Israel Crypto Conference

[May 30, 2023 6:24 AM] Shahar Madar, the head of security products at Fireblocks, says Web3 startups need to think from the “attacker’s perspective” when planning security protocols.

Ledger CEO says crypto key recovery service makes self-custody easier

[May 29, 2023 7:01 AM] Ledger’s “Recover” service may be concerning, but some crypto industry participants think the feature may onboard new users while helping crypto natives.

Hackers Breach Nigerian Crypto Trading Platform — BTC and Naira Assets Compromised

[May 29, 2023 3:30 AM] The Nigerian gift card and crypto trading platform, Patricia, announced on May 26 that one of its trading applications had been breached and that BTC as well as naira assets were compromised. The crypto exchange platform said it has since suspended…

Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic

[May 28, 2023 7:01 AM] Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions.

Tornado Cash governance control set to be restored as voters approve proposal

[May 28, 2023 3:38 AM] A total of 517,000 token votes favored the proposal, with none opposing it.

Stargate community proposes removal of Fantom USDC pool to mitigate risks

[May 27, 2023 7:57 AM] So far, a total of 1.7 million verified members of the Stargate community have voted in favor of the proposal.

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger Delays Key-Recovery Service After Uproar

[May 23, 2023 8:00 AM] After criticism from the crypto community, the firm pledged to open-source the Ledger Recover code before releasing the controversial update.

Philippines SEC says Gemini Derivatives is unregistered securities product

[May 22, 2023 12:07 PM] Gemini Derivatives is available on the exchange’s new Foundation platform, but those selling or promoting it in the Philippines face fines and long imprisonment.

Ethereum users are increasingly demanding self-custody: Casa CTO

[May 19, 2023 3:30 PM] Security expert Jameson Lopp said some users lost Ethereum tokens because of the lack of a secure storage method.

Ledger clarifies how its firmware works after deleted tweet controversy

[May 18, 2023 3:45 PM] Developers say third-party apps can’t access Ledger users’ keys without the device owner’s consent.

Report: North Korea Affiliated Cybercriminals Stole $721 Milion Worth Crypto Assets From Japan

[May 18, 2023 5:30 AM] Between 2017 and 2022, hacking groups affiliated with North Korea are thought to have stolen crypto assets worth $721 million from Japan alone. According to the findings of a study by Elliptic, hackers were primarily focused on Japan and Vietnam…

Grayscale and Bitwise distance themselves from Ether futures ETF plans

[May 18, 2023 3:04 AM] Grayscale has stopped its ETH futures ETF plans after a warning from the SEC, while Bitwise amended its SEC filing to halt any launch of Ether ETF products.

SEC warns Filecoin 'meets definition of a security' — Grayscale

[May 17, 2023 4:52 PM] The regulator has asked Grayscale to withdraw its application for a Filecoin Trust product, saying its underlying asset "meets the definition of a security."

Ripple (XRP) Legal Defender Lauds Judge Torres’ Ruling As A Victory For The People

[May 17, 2023 12:30 PM] The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs rages on as the community awaits the summary judgment. While the wait continues, a recent ruling led Pro-XRP Attorney Jeremy Hogan to applaud Judge…

Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service

[May 16, 2023 12:30 PM] “You’re saying this is not what customers want. Actually, this is what future customers want,” said Ledeger CEO Pascal Gauthier.

‘Trusted seller’ vends fake Trezor wallets stealing crypto: Kaspersky

[May 16, 2023 9:41 AM] Cryptocurrency users are once again reminded about the importance of using only authentic hardware wallets.

Crypto Wallet Bitski Taps Hardware Wallet Ledger To Make Web3 More Secure

[May 16, 2023 8:00 AM] The browser-extension wallet is integrating support for Ledger to help users navigate decentralized applications while keeping their assets safe.

Binance calls it quits in Canada, blames new rules

[May 12, 2023 2:54 PM] Binance is the latest in a string of departures from CEO Changpeng Zhao’s home country; it promises to keep working with regulators.