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08.09 / 04:33

regulation SEC security LBRY LBRY decides to fight: Blockchain firm files notice of appeal against SEC

Blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY may be reversing course on an earlier decision to wind down, filing a notice of appeal against a federal judge ruling in July that sided with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

05.09 / 20:19

CBDC Adoption security Tokens network Regulated Liability Network identifies proof-of-concept case with digital pound

The Regulated Liability Network (RLN) has completed its United Kingdom discovery phase and is prepared to proceed to a use case with retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to its latest report. The RLN project seeks to accommodate central bank, commercial bank and regulated non-bank transactions operating within “partitions” on a single network.

05.09 / 15:11

Blockchain Ethereum Polygon education security Bitcoin Synapse reports Today in Crypto: Synapse Protocol Reports Potential Rugpull, IQ.wiki Partners With InvestHK, World Has 88,200 Crypto Millionaires

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05.09 / 02:17

business Cybersecurity security Scams phishing email Crypto is in ‘arms race’ against AI-powered scams: Quantstamp co-founder

With the field of artificial intelligence evolving at near breakneck speed, scammers now have access to tools that can help them execute highly sophisticated attacks en masse, warns the co-founder of Web3 security firm Quantstamp.

04.09 / 11:11

Hackers hacks regulation Cybersecurity security freeze South Korea plans to submit bill to freeze North’s crypto assets: Report

The government of South Korea is reportedly planning to submit a bill that will track and freeze North Korean crypto and virtual assets that are used to fund its capital Pyongyang's illicit weapons program.

01.09 / 14:25

Blockchain Cybersecurity security FBI US, UK intel agencies warn against new crypto malware: Report

An advisory report issued by government agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom warns users to beware of new malware being used to target crypto wallets and exchanges.

01.09 / 09:39

Blockchain defi Hackers hacks Cybersecurity security Scams Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report

Malicious actors targeting the crypto space have taken more than $45 million in digital assets from their victims in the month of August alone and a total of $997 million year-to-date (YTD), according to a report shared by the blockchain security firm CertiK.

29.08 / 22:05

ETF regulation Trading SEC security Grayscale Bitcoin Regulation Crypto community jubilant over Grayscale decision, but uncertainty remains

The crypto community received the decision it had been hoping for when the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Grayscale Investments’ Bitcoin spot ETF application. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejection of the application was overturned.

29.08 / 10:57

NFT SEC security Lawyer Crypto lawyer about SEC: ‘Problematic to imply all NFTs are securities’

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) first enforcement action on a nonfungible token (NFT) project triggered responses from community members, who pointed out how the decision could be “problematic” for many NFT projects that fit the description and might be next on the SEC’s hit list.

29.08 / 10:07

Blockchain privacy Web3 security Digital Asset Fortress Digital Fortress, Part 1: How to safeguard digital assets in Web3

For the majority of users back in the day, cybersecurity meant protecting important files and folders because nothing of monetary value was stored on our computers. As long as a security solution could protect unwitting users from clicking on malicious websites or downloading harmful software, it was considered sufficient and reliable.

29.08 / 00:11

business Adoption privacy security Enterprise OpenAI Power OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Enterprise — 4 times the power of consumer version

OpenAI, the creators of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has released ChatGPT Enterprise, a supposedly faster, more secure, and powerful version of the chatbot for businesses.

28.08 / 21:33

regulation SEC security Gemini IRS Taxes New tax rules for crypto in the US: Law Decoded

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is responsible for tax collection in the United States, has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers. Under the rules, brokers would be required to use a new form to simplify tax filings and cut down on tax cheating. According to the U.S. Treasury, the regulations bring digital asset reporting into line with reporting on other types of assets.

28.08 / 18:35

regulation SEC security Sec Charges SEC charges podcaster in first unregistered securities sales claim against NFT offering

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a media and entertainment company with conducting unregistered securities sales when it sold nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to investors between October and December 2021.

21.08 / 11:37

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi security Tech FinTech strategies 5 strategies to mitigate side channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets

Cryptocurrency hardware wallets have emerged as a trusted solution for securing digital assets against online threats. However, even these seemingly impenetrable devices are not immune to attacks. Side-channel attacks, which exploit unintended information leakage from the physical implementation of a system, pose a significant risk to the security of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

20.08 / 06:23

regulation SEC security Gemini Gemini files brief in lawsuit against SEC, requests to keep it simple

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has filed a reply brief as part of its effort to dismiss the lawsuit it is facing against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

19.08 / 13:45

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi Cybersecurity security Tech The ultimate guide to password management for crypto enthusiasts

In the world of cryptocurrencies, security is paramount. As a crypto enthusiast, one of the foundational steps to ensuring the safety of your digital assets is effective password management.

18.08 / 13:57

Blockchain defi Hackers hacks Cybersecurity security BNB hacker loses over $53M after getting liquidated in market crash

The sudden market pullback in the crypto space liquidated many traders and, according to data shown on the blockchain, the attackers responsible for the infamous BNB Smart Chain exploit, which led to the theft of almost $600 million worth of BNB (BNB) tokens.

18.08 / 09:35

Blockchain defi security Tokens Shiba Inu network Shiba Inu's Shibarium Network resumes block production after brief pause

Shiba Inu's Layer-2 Shibarium network has resumed block production following a nearly day-long transaction pause.

17.08 / 13:51

Blockchain Adoption XRP security Tokens BitExchange enables XRP options trading, no need for ownership

BitExchange has introduced XRP (XRP)-linked options on its cryptocurrency derivatives platform. According to an Aug. 17 statement from the exchange, the initiative will allow users to engage in XRP options trading without the need for cryptocurrency ownership.

16.08 / 15:39

regulation SEC security MasterCard scam Investment stake Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company

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16.08 / 10:19

Blockchain Hackers hacks Cybersecurity security Scams Bitcoin Scammer CertiK drops findings on alleged scammer who stole $1M in crypto

Potential evidence linking an anonymous scammer to a Canadian group was highlighted by blockchain security firm CertiK in a report sent to Cointelegraph; however, the company has so far failed to confirm the name or identity of the perpetrator(s).

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