Ethereum Resumes Finalizing Blocks after Second Performance Hiccup in 24 Hours
[May 12, 2023 1:32 PM] Finality refers to the guarantee that a block cannot be altered and removed from the Ethereum blockchain.
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Crypto Security Firm Dfns Adds Biometric Support to Wallet Development Toolkit
[May 9, 2023 8:00 AM] The addition will allow wallet developers to incorporate Face ID, fingerprints, and other convenient authentication methods into their products.
Chatgpt ‘Is the New Crypto,’ Meta Says Malware Actors Exploit AI Craze
[May 4, 2023 3:30 PM] A growing number of malware creators are now taking advantage of the significant interest in Chatgpt to lure victims, Facebook owner Meta has noticed. According to its head of information security, the AI-based chatbot is “the new crypto” for bad…
SEC has 10 days to respond to Coinbase complaint: Legal exec
[May 4, 2023 4:47 AM] Coinbase’s legal battle for regulatory clarity over the trading of digital crypto assets saw a development as a U.S. court responded to its complaint against the SEC.
Report: Hackers Breach AT&T Email Accounts, Steal Victims’ Crypto Funds
[Apr 28, 2023 2:00 AM] Cybercriminals have reportedly breached AT&T email accounts and are using the access gained to steal crypto assets from their victims. While a spokesperson for AT&T has denied claims that hackers have gained access to the company’s…
Coinbase execs respond to SEC's Wells notice in person and on video
[Apr 27, 2023 5:47 PM] Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal spoke about the company’s Wells notice from the SEC on YouTube and at Consensus 2023.
What security? Bitcoin enthusiast cracks known 12-word seed phrase in minutes
[Apr 27, 2023 5:20 AM] If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds.
SEC’s war on crypto: How far will it go?
[Apr 26, 2023 10:45 AM] The latest Cointelegraph Report tries to make sense of the Security and Exchange Commission's ongoing crypto crackdown, its rationale, and the potential outcome.
Circle CEO blames US crypto crackdown for declining USDC market cap
[Apr 26, 2023 2:28 AM] The market cap of USDC, a stablecoin issued by Circle, has reduced nearly by half over the past six months following a regulatory crackdown and banking crisis.
The danger with Google’s new cloud backup for 2FA authenticator
[Apr 26, 2023 12:00 AM] Google’s new 2FA authenticator update could leave users vulnerable to hacks.
South Korean Court Rules Terra Crypto Asset LUNC Is Not a Security
[Apr 24, 2023 11:30 AM] Amidst the allegations against Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, a recent report by the Korean Sunday News has revealed that the Seoul Southern District Court has ruled in favor of LUNA, now renamed LUNC, by stating that it is not a…
LUNA token is not a security, rules S.Korean court in Terra co-founder case
[Apr 24, 2023 5:29 AM] The court in its ruling noted that It is difficult to see Luna coin as a financial investment product regulated by the Capital Markets Act.
Societe Generale Subsidiary Launches Euro Stablecoin, but Faces Criticism Over Smart Contract Issues
[Apr 21, 2023 2:00 PM] According to Societe Generale-Forge (SG-Forge), a regulated subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, the company has launched a stablecoin pegged to the euro and issued on the Ethereum blockchain. During the launch announcement, SG-Forge’s CEO…
Ukraine plans to adopt EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations
[Apr 21, 2023 6:23 AM] Immediately after passing the European Parliament, Ukrainian authorities announced plans to adopt the EU's MiCA regulations on crypto assets.
Web3 Security Startup Shield Raises $2.1M in Pre-Seed Funding
[Apr 20, 2023 11:00 AM] The company, a member of a16z’s Crypto Startup School, aims to create a security standard across Web3 projects through its API, Discord Bot and certification program.
Brazilian authorities investigate Binance for guiding clients past stop order: Report
[Apr 20, 2023 10:39 AM] The Brazilian SEC has reportedly turned over screenshots from Binance’s Brazilian website with instructions for evading a stop placed on futures trading on the site.
New ‘Pepe the Frog’ Crypto Token Becomes Sixth Largest Meme Coin by Market Cap
[Apr 20, 2023 8:30 AM] A new token named after Pepe the Frog, the infamous meme, and cartoon character created by Matt Furie, has entered the meme coin economy. The token is called Pepe (PEPE), and at the time of writing, it has become the sixth-largest meme coin asset…
Coinbase’s Base network gets OpenZeppelin security integration
[Apr 19, 2023 9:27 AM] Contract upgrades, admin changes and protocol tweaks can now be made using standard APIs that were previously unavailable on Base.
SafeMoon hacker agrees to return 80% of stolen funds, says development team
[Apr 18, 2023 2:15 PM] The attacker will be allowed to keep the remaining 20% of exploited crypto, according to SafeMoon developers.
Gnosis Chain spends $5M on validator incentive program for decentralization
[Apr 18, 2023 10:00 AM] The program offers 388 mGNO to each of the first ten validators that runs in a listed country.
All eyes are on stablecoins: Law Decoded, April 10–17
[Apr 17, 2023 1:00 PM] A week before a hearing in Congress, the United States gets stablecoin regulatory framework.
KyberSwap announces potential vulnerability, tells LPs to withdraw ASAP
[Apr 17, 2023 11:23 AM] The developer stated that so far, no funds have been lost.
Solana’s Crypto and Web3 Smartphone ‘Saga’ Available to the General Public on May 8
[Apr 14, 2023 3:30 PM] Solana’s cryptocurrency and Web3 smartphone, Saga, will be available for purchase on Monday, May 8, 2023. Crafted by OSOM, the Android smartphone is designed specifically for Web3 applications and enables users to self-custody crypto assets…
Tron Founder Justin Sun, Soulja Boy, and Austin Mahone Summoned by SEC in Crypto Asset Case
[Apr 14, 2023 12:00 PM] Court documents reveal that Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has been sent a summons from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the civil complaint filed against him last month. Youtuber Austin Mahone and rapper Soulja Boy…
Crypto Exchange Bitrue Suffers $23 Million Hack
[Apr 14, 2023 10:30 AM] Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitrue has lost millions of U.S. dollars’ worth of ether and other coins in a hack. The trading platform suspended withdrawals until early next week to conduct additional security checks and promised to…
FTX Finds $7.3 Billion in Liquid Assets; Lawyers Consider Rebooting Shuttered Crypto Exchange
[Apr 13, 2023 8:30 AM] FTX debtors revealed during a hearing on April 12th that the restructuring team has collected $7.3 billion in liquid assets. The exchange is currently considering a relaunch, according to a lawyer representing the defunct cryptocurrency exchange…
NFT warranties can help mass adoption of the technology, says Web3 exec
[Apr 12, 2023 6:46 AM] A new NFT warranty service says that protecting collectible digital assets of value can help provide “a sense of security and trust” and encourage new users.
The feds must rein in crypto-financed terrorism
[Apr 11, 2023 3:57 PM] Government should develop Know Your Customer procedures for social media and messaging services and take stronger measures to track cryptocurrency transactions.
Chinese authorities to enforce security reviews for AI services
[Apr 11, 2023 5:21 AM] China intends to introduce a new security review mandate for all generative AI services before operation as new chatbots like ChatGPT continue to surface.
South Korean crypto exchange GDAC hacked for nearly $14M
[Apr 10, 2023 10:13 AM] The exchange said that all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended as it performs emergency server maintenance.