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06.11 / 10:43

Adoption regulation security Tokens Futures Hong Kong regulator issues tokenized investments requirements amid demand

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong laid down the business requirements for offering tokenized securities and other investment products in a circular released Nov. 2.

05.11 / 18:11

Blockchain Hackers hacks Altcoin security Monero Monero’s community wallet loses all funds after attack

A recent attack compromised Monero’s community crowdfunding wallet, wiping out its entire balance of 2,675.73 Monero (XMR), worth nearly $460,000.

05.11 / 04:29

business Microsoft wallet security Scams phishing Bitcoin Fake Ledger Live app sneaks into Microsoft's app store, $588K stolen

Almost $600,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) has been stolen from users who downloaded a fake Ledger Live application on Microsoft’s app store, according to cryptocurrency sleuth ZachXBT.

05.11 / 01:09

business Bitfinex Cybersecurity security phishing email phishing attack fall Bitfinex users fall for ‘minor’ phishing attack after employee gets hacked

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex said it suffered a “minor” information security incident after one of its customer support agents was hacked earlier in the week (Oct. 30 — Nov. 5).

03.11 / 12:27

Blockchain privacy Web3 security Smartphone VERTU Introduces METAVERTU2, a Revolutionary Web3 and AI Smartphone – How Does It Work?

Manufacturer of luxury handmade mobile phones VERTU has revealed its METAVERTU2: a “highly secure” Web3 smartphone with extensive storage capacity, AI model tagging data, and AI agents managing tasks. It is described as an AI companion called “One More Brain.”

02.11 / 20:37

markets ETF SEC security Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin price cools off, but ‘You can never have too much Bitcoin, says Saylor

This week Bitcoin (BTC) price came within a hair of the $36,000 mark, before abruptly reversing course and correcting to $34,250. After a near 30% run over the past month, it is natural for the price to cool off as some traders take profit and market participants evaluate whether or not the catalysts for the rally remain valid.

02.11 / 13:05

Blockchain regulation privacy Web3 security Decentralization Deutsche Telekom Becomes Validator of Privacy-Focused Aleph Zero, More to Come

Privacy-enhancing layer-1 blockchain Aleph Zero has announced Deutsche Telekom’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Deutsche Telekom MMS, as its newest validator.

02.11 / 12:51

Blockchain defi Hackers hacks regulation SEC security centralized exchanges SafeMoon hacker’s use of centralized exchanges could help law enforcement — Match Systems

The decentralized finance project SafeMoon, which was exploited in March, resulting in a net loss of $8.9 million in BNB (BNB), has been charged by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for security rules violations and fraud.

01.11 / 21:25

Blockchain Adoption Hackers hacks Cybersecurity security Cybercrime lazarus Lazarus used ‘KANDYKORN’ malware in attempt to compromise exchange —Elastic

Lazarus Group used a new form of malware in an attempt to compromise a crypto exchange, according to an October 31 report from Elastic Security Labs.

01.11 / 19:18

Ethereum Hack Google Tether security Fraud DApp Today in Crypto: Hackers Stole $1.41 Billion YTD and $22.2 Million in October, Google Cloud Launches Solana Network Dataset on BigQuery

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01.11 / 15:07

Blockchain regulation SEC security Bitcoin Canadian MP urges community to study Bitcoin, cites Gensler’s pre-SEC stance

On the 15th anniversary of the release of the Bitcoin white paper, Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Joël Lightbound took the opportunity to thank the pseudo-anonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), Satoshi Nakamoto, in the Canadian parliament while advocating for people to study the leading cryptocurrency.

01.11 / 10:21

Blockchain Adoption privacy Cybersecurity security services Near taps Nym for metadata privacy, encryption services

Layer-1 protocol Near has tapped blockchain security firm Nym to provide end-to-end encryption and metadata privacy services for its ecosystem.

31.10 / 17:27

Blockchain hacks security crimes Cybercrime Decentralization Opensea October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK

Web3 theft hit a low point for the year so far in October, CertiK reported. Losses to hacks, exploits and scams confirmed by the blockchain security firm amounted to $32.2 million for the month across 38 incidents, with no single incident leading to a loss of over $7 million.

27.10 / 17:49

Blockchain security Mt. Gox Bitcoin Blockchain congestion and transaction queues actually deter ‘nefarious actors’ — Study

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Mississippi recently published research indicating that blockchains with “full” blocks — especially when there’s a transaction queue — appear to have an added layer of protection against nefarious actors, money launderers, and would-be fraudsters.

27.10 / 15:37

security phishing Trezor email Bitcoin Crypto wallet Trezor looks into phishing campaign, exec says

Cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider Trezor is investigating a recent phishing campaign, as users have reported receiving phishing emails.

27.10 / 10:42

Blockchain Ethereum Developers Cybersecurity security vulnerability Fireblocks, UniPass Wallet tackle Ethereum ERC-4337 account abstraction vulnerability

Cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Fireblocks has identified and assisted in tackling what it describes as the first account abstraction vulnerability within the Ethereum ecosystem.

26.10 / 12:55

business Blockchain regulation SEC security Bitcoin Gary Gensler teases details of SEC's $5 billion take from enforcement actions, shades crypto

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler’s speech before the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum shed light on the regulatory body’s enforcement actions that led to $5 billion in judgments and orders. However, Gensler’s dig at the cryptocurrency market became a talking point for the crypto community on social media, where Gensler noted, “Don’t get me started on crypto. I won’t even name all the individuals we’ve charged in this highly noncompliant field.”

25.10 / 16:47

Hack Mining security Gambling AML Investment genesis Q3 end Today in Crypto: DCG Paid Off $575 Million in Debt Since End of 2022, $720 Million Stolen across 117 Breaches in Q3

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25.10 / 15:07

Hack Mining security Gambling AML Investment genesis Q3 end Today in Crypto: DCG Paid Off $575 Million in Debt Since End of 2022, $720 Million Stolen across 117 Breaches in Q3, Cathedra Bitcoin Reveals Aftermarket Software for Bitcoin Miners

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25.10 / 14:33

business Blockchain Bitfinex security Tokens bonds Bitfinex Securities announces tokenized bond

Bitfinex Securities, a platform focused on listing real-world tokenized securities, has announced its first tokenized bond that will be listed in November. The new tokenized bond called ALT2611 is a 36-month, 10% coupon bond denominated in Tether (USDT) and issued by Mikro Kapital, a global leader in microfinance.

25.10 / 08:41

Ethereum defi Hackers hacks security Tokens Q3 85% of crypto rug pulls in Q3 didn’t report audits: Hacken

Cryptocurrency rug pulls are not too difficult to spot by investors, as the majority of such scams usually share distinct and visible features, according to a new report.

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