Over the past decade, a significant amount of bitcoin has made its way into centralized trading platforms, public and private corporations, governments, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and derivative token projects like WBTC. With roughly 100 days remaining in 2024 after the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in January, this analysis dives into the top ten entities…
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On Dec. 14, 2023, Ledger’s Connect Kit, a Javascript library for wallet connectivity, suffered a significant exploit. This incident, which was contained within two hours, has brought forth a number of criticisms of Ledger’s security practices. Ledger Exploit Elicits Mixed Reactions From Crypto Sphere; Dapps and Tether Respond Promptly to Breach Ledger, known for its…
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Mastercard is collaborating with Feedzai to “increase crypto fraud protection for hundreds of millions of consumers.” In pairing the technologies offered by the two companies, “Feedzai’s customers, who collectively protect over 900 million consumers globally, will now be able to identify and prevent transactions involving fraudulent crypto exchanges before they occur,” Mastercard explained. Mastercard Expanding…
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The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing with it a host of cybersecurity challenges. While almost all cryptocurrencies are secured by cryptography, which makes these digital assets immune to hacks, counterfeit, or double-spend, the industry remains vulnerable to a range of external threats…. Read More: There’s a Long Way Ahead to…
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Infamous Chisel, a new malware, is attacking crypto wallets on Android devices, posing serious security concerns for crypto users. The malware was discovered to be extracting sensitive data via the Tor network. While there is no confirmation, the malware is suspected to be the work of Sandworm, a Russian agency. … Read More: Infamous Chisel Targets…
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United States District Court Judge Katherine Polk Failla is also the judge overseeing the SEC’s lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase. A United States District Court judge has called Ether (ETH) a commodity in her dismissal of a class action lawsuit against the decentralized exchange Uniswap. In an Aug. 30 dismissal order of the case brought…
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Explore seven methods for safely storing your private keys to ensure security of digital assets. In the world of digital assets, private keys act as the ultimate gatekeepers, granting access to your valuable cryptocurrencies and sensitive information. Safely storing your private keys is paramount to ensuring the security of your digital assets. This article will…
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In an unforeseen chain of events that unfolded between May and July 2023, the CEO of Multichain, Zhaojun, was apprehended by Chinese authorities, destabilizing the blockchain project. The situation escalated when user assets began to be transferred to unknown addresses. From Seizure to Shutdown: The Multichain Saga According to the Multichain team’s testimony, the first…
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While 2021 was the biggest year on record for crypto hacks, 2022 could “likely” beat the record “at this rate” according to Chainalysis. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has labeled October 2022 as “the biggest month in the biggest year ever for hacking activity” with the total hacked value for the month nearly reaching $718 million.…
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On September 8, the crypto security and smart contract auditing firm Certik revealed that 500,000 DAI was sent through the Tornado Cash mixing platform after the funds were stolen in August 2021. The digital assets originally stemmed from the DAO Maker breach that saw the loss of more than $7 million in ERC20 tokens and…
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