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27.11 / 00:54
business
Adoption
Developers
security
Lightning Network
lightning
Bitcoin
NOT
Lightning devs must ‘wake up’ and fix security bugs, not please VCs: Bitcoin dev
Developers working on the Bitcoin layer 2 Lightning Network have become less security-oriented and more focused on producing cash flow for their investors, argues a former Lightning Network developer.
24.11 / 21:19
defi
Hackers
Cybersecurity
security
Taxes
FBI
Tax Agency
KyberSwap attacker used ‘infinite money glitch,’ Australia’s tax agency won’t clarify DeFi rules: Finance Redefined
Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week.
23.11 / 18:19
defi
Hackers
hacks
DEX
Cybersecurity
security
Cybercrime
KyberSwap attacker used ‘infinite money glitch’ to drain funds: DeFi expert
The attacker who drained $46 million from KyberSwap relied on a “complex and carefully engineered smart contract exploit” to carry out the attack, according to a social media thread by Ambient exchange founder Doug Colkitt.
22.11 / 13:32
Blockchain
Hackers
hacks
Cybersecurity
security
HECO Chain bridge compromised over $86.6M sent to suspicious addresses
Data shared by blockchain security platform PeckShield shows that more than $86.6 million in digital assets were transferred from the HECO Chain bridge to suspicious addresses. The security firm suggests that the bridge is compromised and an exploit is ongoing.
21.11 / 09:27
Blockchain
Cybersecurity
security
vulnerability
Security firm dWallet Labs flags validator vulnerability that could affect $1B in crypto
Blockchain security firm dWallet Labs recently disclosed a vulnerability that it claims could affect up to $1 billion worth of crypto, with assets such as Ether (ETH), Aptos (APT), BNB (BNB) and Sui (SUI) at risk.
20.11 / 20:13
Ethereum
defi
security
Proof-of-stake
Staking
Addressing centralization concerns in liquid staking — Q&A with Swell
Liquid staking (LST) has emerged as a popular solution for Ethereum users to participate in staking without locking up their Ether (ETH) for extended periods. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for liquid staking to centralize power within the Ethereum ecosystem. In this interview, Daniel Dizon, founder of Swell, a noncustodial ETH liquid staking protocol, discusses these concerns and shares his vision for the future of liquid staking on Ethereum.
20.11 / 15:25
Adoption
regulation
security
Japanese exchange plans to start digital securities trading on Dec. 25
Proprietary trading system operator Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to kickstart the trading of digital securities in Japan through security tokens issued by two real-estate firms to fill the demand for alternative assets.
20.11 / 11:47
Blockchain
Hackers
hacks
Cybersecurity
security
exchanges
Poloniex says hacker’s identity is confirmed, offers last bounty at $10M
Crypto exchange Poloniex recently posted a message to the hacker responsible for stealing over $100 million in digital assets from one of its wallets, saying that it has identified the person and is giving the perpetrator a chance to return the assets in exchange for a $10 million bounty.
17.11 / 13:55
Blockchain
wallet
security
Private Keys
How To
How to backup your crypto wallet private keys
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, it is critical to secure one’s digital assets. A crucial element of crypto security is storing a backup of private keys. Private keys are the keys to one’s crypto kingdom, and losing them can cause an irreversible loss of money.
17.11 / 07:53
Adoption
security
Canada flags concern on AI-generated deepfake disinformation campaigns
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service — Canada’s primary national intelligence agency — raised concerns about the disinformation campaigns conducted across the internet using artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes.
16.11 / 12:05
Ethereum
Adoption
ETF
SEC
security
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price
Ether ETF
BlackRock files S1 form for spot Ether ETF with SEC
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, officially filed for a spot Ether Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 15.
16.11 / 06:05
business
Blockchain
Cybersecurity
security
Smartphone
saga
Solana hoses down ‘inaccurate’ CertiK report on Saga phone security flaws
A recent video from blockchain security firm CertiK made a series of “inaccurate” claims about a potential security vulnerability in Solana’s crypto-enabled Saga phone, Solana Labs has said.
15.11 / 12:45
wallet
security
Blockchain.com
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Wallets
Bitcoin Wallets Created Before 2016 May Be Vulnerable – Billions at Risk?
The US-based cybersecurity firm Unciphered has warned users globally that their bitcoin (BTC) wallets created before 2016 may be in danger – as are billions in BTC.
13.11 / 19:27
Blockchain
security
vulnerability
Exploit
NOT
DeFi vulnerability leading to $6.7M exploit 'not detected' by auditors
Decentralized U.S. dollar stablecoin protocol Raft claims that despite multiple security audits, the firm still suffered a security exploit leading to the loss of $6.7 million last week.
13.11 / 11:47
Blockchain
hacks
Cybersecurity
security
Bitcoin
Hackers claim to have stolen user data from defunct crypto ATM firm Coin Cloud
An anonymous group of hackers claims to have stolen personal information for about 300,000 customers of the Bitcoin (BTC) ATM company called Coin Cloud, the pseudonymous cybersecurity account Vx-underground posted on X (formerly Twitter).
11.11 / 09:31
Ripple
XRP
regulation
SEC
security
Ripple faces slim odds of $770M disgorgement - XRP holder Attorney
Attorney John Deaton, representing XRP holders, has made a persuasive case in the Ripple vs. SEC legal saga, suggesting that the anticipated $770 million disgorgement for Ripple is improbable. He grounds his prediction on various influential factors that could sway the court’s judgment.
09.11 / 10:53
regulation
SEC
security
exchanges
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Etf
Bitcoin ETF launch could be delayed more than a month after SEC approval
With the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s first window opening up for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, analysts have noted that even if the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), it will be a month before the actual launch.
09.11 / 05:39
08.11 / 22:27
markets
ETF
security
Grayscale
HSBC
Vodafone
Chainlink (LINK) pumps 26% in 6 days — Is there room for more?
Chainlink's (LINK) token has experienced a remarkable 26% surge between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8, approaching $14, a level not seen since April 2022. This solidified its position as the 10th largest cryptocurrency (excluding stablecoins) by market capitalization.
07.11 / 19:51
regulation
coinbase
security
Coinbase beefs up its global advisory council with 4 national security experts
Coinbase has expanded its Global Advisory Council with four national security experts, it announced on Nov. 7. The new members will help the cryptocurrency exchange assess the impact of regulatory uncertainty in the United States.
07.11 / 14:25
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