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Amber Group uses simple hardware to show just how fast, easy the Wintermute hack was

The Hong Kong-based group documented its reproduction of the hack on its tech and security oriented blog, seeking insights into Web3’s attack surface spectrum. Amber Group has reproduced the recent Wintermute hack, the Hong Kong-based crypto finance service provider announced on its blog. The process was fast and simple, and used hardware easily accessible to…
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Bitcoin vs. Quantum Computers: US Government Says Post-Quantum World Is Getting Closer, CISA Warns Contemporary Encryption Could Break

According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), while quantum computers are incapable of breaking public key encryption algorithms, public and private entities need to prepare for future threats against cryptography that is not quantum resistant. Most of today’s digital communications, including cryptocurrencies, leverage public key encryption and CISA believes when “quantum computers…
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Crypto winter teaches tough lessons about custody and taking control

Many agree that digital assets should be held in hard wallets, but recent actions in the EU and the U.S. may make that more difficult, not easier. The crypto winter has pumped new life into the adage “Not your keys, not your coins,” particularly after the collapse of some high-profile enterprises like the Celsius Network,…
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What is a seed phrase and why is it important?

It’s crucial to remember your seed phrase, which is a string of random words produced by your cryptocurrency wallet when you initially set it up. How to keep your seed phrase safe A crypto seed phrase in the wrong hands can do damage, so it is advisable to always ensure it is safe. The following…
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Millions of dollars in ETH lie unclaimed in presale wallets — but there’s a way to get them back

Did you know that over 500 Ethereum presale wallets are yet to be recovered… and collectively, they have a value of several billion dollars? Out in the cryptosphere, there’s a vast amount of wealth that’s seemingly out of reach. A long-running statistic suggests four million Bitcoin — almost 20% of the total supply — has…
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Velodrome recovers $350K stolen funds from team member Gabagool

While many community members came in support of the prominent coder, Gabagool owned up to the allegations made against him following Velodrome’s investigation. Velodrome Finance, a trading and liquidity marketplace, announced the recovery of $350,000 stolen on Aug. 4. However, the occasion turned bittersweet when internal investigations pointed out the involvement of a prominent team…
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Self-custody isn’t for everyone: WisdomTree exec on ‘be your own bank’

As self-custody puts a lot of responsibility on a user, many may find it way too uncomfortable or too hard to handle. While some experts believe that self-custody is one of the genuine purposes of crypto, this way of storing coins is not really suitable for everyone, according to a WisdomTree executive. Will Peck, head…
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The worst places to keep your crypto wallet seed phrase

A look at the best practices and worst hiding places for what could be the most important and wealthy possession in a home: a seed phrase. Under the mattress, in the seams of a piece of luggage or even rolled into a cigar, what are the worst and best ways for keeping a seed phrase…
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Keys lost in the Vauld: Singapore crypto exchange freezes withdrawals

Not your keys, not your coins. Crypto CeFi lender Vauld has suspended “all withdrawals, trading and deposits.” Crypto contagion claims another casualty. In a statement, Singapore-based crypto exchange Vauld has made the “difficult decision to suspend all withdrawals, trading and deposits on the Vauld platform with immediate effect.” In what appears to be a run on…
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What happens if you lose or break your hardware crypto wallet?

The safety of the recovery phrase is way more important than keeping the hardware wallet safe, according to executives at Ledger and Trezor. Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are known for granting users full control of their crypto and providing more security, but such wallets are prone to risks such as theft, destruction or loss. Does that mean…
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