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DeFi-type projects received the highest number of attacks in 2022: Report

[Jan 9, 2023 2:24 AM] A new Web3 security report from Beosin revealed that of the 167 major security exploits DeFi projects saw the most, at 113 attacks.

Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft

[Jan 7, 2023 9:01 AM] Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.

Polkadot (DOT) Inks 10% Rally In Last 7 Days, Makes Case As ‘Non-Security’ Asset

[Jan 6, 2023 1:20 PM] Polkadot (DOT) is riding a solid bullish momentum that enabled it to stay in the green for the past 24 hours and maintain significant gains in the last seven days. According to tracking from Coingecko, at the time of writing, DOT is changing hands…

Crypto companies aim to build trust within future products and services

[Jan 6, 2023 10:08 AM] Companies are taking new approaches to building trust within Web3 and crypto products.

Balancer warns some LPs to remove liquidity ASAP because of a 'related issue'

[Jan 6, 2023 9:19 AM] The team did not disclose what the issue is, but stated that it "cannot be mitigated by the emergency DAO."

For The U.S., Bitcoin Is A National Security Opportunity, Not A Threat

[Jan 5, 2023 7:00 AM] Recognizing the importance of digital currency in its recent National Security Strategy, the White House should consider embracing a bitcoin standard.This is an opinion editorial by Matt Smith, an operations officer for the United States Air Force…

Indonesia to launch national crypto exchange in 2023: Report

[Jan 4, 2023 3:00 AM] The platform comes as a part of the plan to shift the regulatory oversight from the commodities agency to the securities authority.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research troubles predate FTX: Report

[Jan 2, 2023 4:18 AM] SBF had claimed that the operations of FTX and Alameda were independent, but the recent lawsuit has revealed that both firms worked in conjecture from day one.

Even Without A Mining Subsidy, These Two Factors Will Protect Bitcoin Into The Future

[Dec 29, 2022 7:00 AM] Many speculate that Bitcoin’s security will lapse with the end of the mining subsidy. But other factors will continue to incentivize miners.This is an opinion editorial by Dillon Healy, a member of the institutional partnerships team at Bitcoin…

BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users: Report

[Dec 26, 2022 3:00 PM] The attacker appears to be attempting to cash out funds using Binance and Changenow.

1inch launches Fusion upgrade to improve swap security and profitability

[Dec 25, 2022 8:00 AM] As a decentralized trading and matching system, the 1inch Swap Engine connects DeFi users and provides liquidity for crypto trades through professional market makers.

Lastpass Data Breach Frightens Users, Some Say Hack ‘May Be Worse Than They Are Letting on’

[Dec 24, 2022 4:00 PM] People involved in financial tech, software programming, cyber security, and cryptocurrencies have been talking about the Lastpass data breach that was disclosed two days ago. The password management company detailed that a breach, committed…

LastPass attacker stole password vault data, showing Web2's limitations

[Dec 23, 2022 2:30 PM] LastPass users with weak master passwords may need to change the individual passwords they stored with the service.

SEC Charges Against FTX, Alameda Execs Wang and Ellison Reveal Key Findings, US Regulator Says FTT Is a Security

[Dec 22, 2022 4:00 PM] On Dec. 21, 2022, members of U.S. law enforcement detailed that FTX co-founder Gary Wang and ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison have pleaded guilty to financial fraud charges. The recent charges against Wang and Ellison highlight some key…

Crypto on-chain crime drama sees the good guys finally win

[Dec 21, 2022 2:40 AM] Security firm Harpie managed to avert a crypto robbery by simply paying a higher gas fee than the exploiter.

Bringing community-based solutions to crypto lending can solve trust issues

[Dec 20, 2022 5:00 AM] The crypto lending space is plagued with trust and security concerns, but crypto lending platform BNPL Pay offers an innovative community-based lending solution.

Identity in the metaverse at risk, says former Windows architect

[Dec 15, 2022 5:50 AM] As metaverse adoption climbs and users join digital reality, they put themselves at risk of identity theft in new ways, including minors who engage in metaverse games.

Opera launches security tools to protect users against malicious Web3 actors

[Dec 15, 2022 3:10 AM] The browser also features the ability to enable HTTPS everywhere, bringing an extra layer of protection and making sure the websites people visit use proper encryption protocols.

Gensler’s approach toward crypto appears skewed as criticisms mount

[Dec 10, 2022 8:29 AM] While the SEC chairman has promised to make crypto safer for everyone, the recent slew of company collapses seems to suggest otherwise.

How do crypto hardware wallet firms make money?

[Dec 8, 2022 9:03 AM] All the companies that are involved in producing hardware crypto wallets have multiple revenue streams, either directly or indirectly.

‘Father of the iPod’ helps Ledger create new cold crypto wallet

[Dec 6, 2022 8:30 AM] Tony Fadell, the man behind the iPod, iPhone and Nest Thermostat, collaborates with major crypto wallet firm Ledger to build a new cold wallet.

North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme

[Dec 5, 2022 8:30 AM] The Lazarus group, a North Korean hacking organization previously linked to criminal activity, has been connected to a new attack scheme to breach systems and steal cryptocurrency from third parties. The campaign, which uses a modified version of…

Digital identity platform integrates with zkSync for on-chain KYC

[Nov 30, 2022 7:30 AM] RNS.ID’s on-chain KYC solution is designed on a “privacy engine” to encrypt users' data.

Belgium says BTC, ETH and other decentralized coins are not securities

[Nov 24, 2022 7:58 PM] Belgium's take on what conditions must be met in order for a crypto asset to be classed as a security are in contrast to the views of U.S. Securities Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.

Bahamas’ supreme court approves ‘provisional liquidators’ for FTX

[Nov 15, 2022 10:30 AM] The Securities Commission of the Bahamas said it had to act “given the magnitude, urgency, and international implications of the unfolding events with regard to FTX.”

SEC wins LBRY case, but the victory may have little impact in the greater cryptoverse

[Nov 14, 2022 11:01 AM] Although it was quickly overshadowed by more dramatic events, the LBRY case is a rare instance of a crypto-related unregistered securities complaint going to court.

Developers could have prevented crypto's 2022 hacks if they took basic security measures

[Nov 13, 2022 3:46 PM] Crypto doesn’t need reversible transactions. It needs real-time threat monitoring and more audits.

Ledger hardware wallets hit by the FTX earthquake, CTO says

[Nov 10, 2022 4:36 AM] Some Ledger users weren’t able to process withdrawals using Ledger Live on Wednesday, according to social media reports.