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VLS Beta For Major Security Enhancement Of Lightning Nodes Released

[Jun 30, 2023 1:12 PM] In a significant development for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the Validating Lightning Signer (VLS) beta release has been announced, aiming to address the growing security concerns within the network. The VLS solution, an open-source Rust library…

U.S. House committee chairs, Blockchain Association turn up heat on SEC head Gensler

[Jun 29, 2023 3:53 PM] Three House chairs sent a letter regarding recordkeeping and FOIA, and the industry advocacy group suggested Wells notice recipients ask for his recusal from their cases.

Coinbase's Base Prepares for Mainnet Launch With Slew of Security Audits

[Jun 29, 2023 12:00 PM] The layer 2 blockchain pioneered by Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has detailed the security testing taken ahead of its public launch later this year.

Over 100,000 Compromised Chatgpt Accounts Discovered on Darknet Markets

[Jun 24, 2023 12:30 AM] Cybersecurity researchers have found tens of thousands of devices storing Chatgpt credentials that have been infected with info-stealing malware. The account details have ended up being sold on the dark web, they said, pointing out that the…

Web3 startups get security boost as CertiK joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

[Jun 22, 2023 5:00 AM] Blockchain security expert CertiK becomes a mentor for the Cointelegraph Accelerator program’s participants.

Lawmakers vs. the SEC vs. Binance: Law Decoded, June 12–19

[Jun 19, 2023 2:00 PM] The SEC doesn’t have it all its own way in a court struggle with Binance.US and faces more media pressure.

How I Protect My Bitcoin Privacy And Enjoy True Financial Freedom

[Jun 17, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Prasad Prabhakaran, co-founder of self-custody product company BitHyve and one of the organizers of Bitcoin4India.Ever since I delved into the world of Bitcoin, I've been captivated by its promises of…

Which altcoins will survive the SEC crackdown? Bitcoin OG explains

[Jun 16, 2023 11:00 AM] Bitcoin OG and educator Dan Held points out which crypto assets are most likely to avoid the ongoing SEC crackdown.

North Korean hackers swipe over $100M from Atomic Wallet users

[Jun 13, 2023 3:41 PM] According to Elliptic, a blockchain analysis company, an estimated 5,500 crypto wallets have been affected by the attack.

Atomic Wallet Hackers Move Stolen Funds via OFAC-Sanctioned Exchange Garantex: Elliptic

[Jun 13, 2023 2:16 AM] The attackers are believed to be the infamous North Korean hacker group Lazarus, as per blockchain security firm Elliptic.

Republican Congressman Seeks to Oust SEC Chair Gensler With SEC Stabilization Act

[Jun 12, 2023 8:30 PM] Warren Davidson, the Republican congressman who first introduced the legislation in mid-April, has filed the SEC Stabilization Act to remove Gary Gensler, the current chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Davidson insists the…

Sturdy Finance Falls Victim to Exploit, Losing 442 ETH in Latest Defi Hack

[Jun 12, 2023 2:30 PM] Decentralized finance (defi) platform Sturdy Finance was exploited on Sunday evening, losing 442 ether to an attacker. The team behind the project stated that it is aware of the reported exploit and paused markets at 10:19 p.m. ET. 442 Ethereum…

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.