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18.01 / 16:47

Blockchain security transactions Elevating security in crypto to new heights: AMA with Web3 Antivirus

Crypto security is one of the hottest topics right now, as users wish for a much less turbulent 2023. Against the backdrop of a somewhat troublesome 2022, crypto enthusiasts are now more aware than ever that their assets need to be protected.

17.01 / 23:43

regulation SEC security identity information Crypto miners SEC leaked crypto miners' personal information during investigation: Report

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has reportedly leaked the names and email addresses of many crypto miners connected to blockchain firm Green.

14.01 / 18:05

Technology Adoption Cybersecurity security App-specific blockchains remain a promising solution for scalability

App-specific blockchains, or appchains, are specifically designed to support the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (DApps). In an appchain, each app runs on its separate blockchain, linked to the main chain. This allows for greater scalability and flexibility, as each app can be customized and optimized for its specific use case.

12.01 / 13:51

Blockchain Trading security Crypto derivatives boom during crypto winter — Q&A with Eightcap

This year saw the crypto market rocked by numerous crises while the bearish climate was a constant presence. Considering this, many traders have lost confidence in traditional CEX trading and are looking to diversify their strategies.

11.01 / 04:29

business Binance security Court Deal National Initial approval given for Voyager and Binance.US deal amid national security probe

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital received initial court approval for its proposal to sell its assets to Binance.US for $1.02 billion amid a national security probe Voyager is seeking to speed up.

11.01 / 01:31

business security exchanges Customers Crypto exchanges need to start giving customers their keys

The business model that cryptocurrency exchanges currently use relies on ignorance and fear.

10.01 / 21:39

Ethereum security Scalability Dapps Future Learn how modular Layer-2 blockchains are helping developers build secure dApps for the Web3 future

Arguably the most popular blockchain amongst developers building decentralized applications (dApps), the Ethereum Network is credited with introducing the Web3 community to innovations like smart contracts while maintaining robust security standards.

09.01 / 22:49

Adoption Cybersecurity security Bitcoin safe analyst How to keep your crypto safe in 2023: a few tips from an analyst

There is no excuse for not putting a few hours of research into how to properly custody your crypto, according to lead on-chain analyst James Check. Joining the latest debate around self-custody, the analyst pushed back against the notion that managing private keys is too complicated and risky for the average crypto user.

09.01 / 16:33

Blockchain Stablecoin security What is the Trust Wallet and how do you use it?

A secure cryptocurrency wallet is crucial for those investing in the growing cryptocurrency market. Technically, crypto wallets are pieces of software that enable users to send and receive digital currencies, like Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC).

09.01 / 12:01

defi hacks Cybersecurity security DeFi-type projects received the highest number of attacks in 2022: Report

It’s no secret that in 2022 the world of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) experienced a slew of major exploits and attacks. From the Ronin bridge attack to the Nomad hack, the top 10 exploits alone saw over $2 billion lost.

07.01 / 00:39

Blockchain security Scams phishing Time Can real-time transaction simulations prevent scammers from stealing crypto assets?

This year was a turbulent one for the whole crypto space. From NFTs to DeFi and exchanges, all areas of the industry felt the cold blows of crypto winter. Unfortunately, such an unfavorable climate is the perfect breeding ground for scammers to exploit distressed investors’ crypto wallets.

06.01 / 19:13

defi hacks Cybersecurity security Balancer Balancer warns some LPs to remove liquidity ASAP because of a 'related issue'

In a Jan. 6 tweet, DeFi protocol Balancer warned certain liquidity providers to remove their LPs "ASAP" due to an ongoing issue related to some of the service's pools. Some pools have had their fees set to zero by the balancer emergency multisig, but the team indicated that not all effects of the still unknown issue could be mitigated in this way.

05.01 / 13:51

NFT security scam Fraud NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Pledges to Refund Users Who Were Sold Fake NFTs in ‘Massive Exploit’

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden said that it would refund all users affected by the exploit that involved the sale of fake NFTs - passing them off as 'members' of verified collections.

04.01 / 18:45

Blockchain Hack security scam Phishing attacks end End User Scams and Phishing Attacks in Web3: Are They Being Underreported?

According to Christian Seifert, an expert in cybersecurity, end users in the cryptocurrency space are facing numerous attacks that often go unreported. In order for widespread adoption to occur, it is necessary to address the security concerns of Web3 technologies and increase the trust of end users in these systems.

04.01 / 16:49

defi Hackers Cybersecurity security Hackers steal $3.5M worth of digital assets from GMX whale

Hackers have started the year with another exploit, with several million being taken from a whale holding large amounts of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol GMX’s native token.

04.01 / 13:55

Blockchain defi security Uniswap vulnerability DeFi auditor nets $40,000 for identifying Uniswap vulnerability

Uniswap’s recently launched bug bounty program has led to the discovery of a now-fixed vulnerability of the protocol’s Universal Router smart contract.

04.01 / 12:03

regulation security National Indonesia to launch national crypto exchange in 2023: Report

As a part of its reform of crypto regulation, Indonesia will create a crypto exchange in 2023, according to reports. The platform is planned to be launched prior to a shift of regulatory power from commodities to securities authority.

02.01 / 13:49

Blockchain regulation SEC security Sam Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research troubles predate FTX: Report

New reports into Sam Bankman-Fried and his collapsed exchanges revealed that Alameda Research, the now-bankrupt crypto trading firm, almost collapsed in 2018, even before FTX was in the picture.

28.12 / 18:15

Blockchain Stablecoin security Volatility Crypto Staking How can crypto staking improve in light of the FTX crash

The FTX collapse shook up the crypto market, and billions of dollars are currently locked up in the now-defunct crypto exchange. On top of that, FTX was such a big player that the contagion spread to other crypto players, including several trading powerhouses, popular DeFi protocols, and decentralized exchanges. Trust in the crypto ecosystem is at its lowest level. Investors are withdrawing funds from major centralized exchanges while the sales of cold wallets are up.

27.12 / 00:47

Ethereum Hackers Cybersecurity security BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users: Report

The Bitkeep exploit that occurred on Dec. 26 used phishing sites to fool users into downloading fake wallets, according to a report by blockchain analytics provider OKLink.

25.12 / 17:15

Adoption security Liquidity Upgrade 1inch launches Fusion upgrade to improve swap security and profitability

Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator 1inch Network announced a major upgrade — Fusion — around its 1inch Swap Engine. The Fusion upgrade aims to deliver cost-efficient, secure and profitable swaps for crypto investors.

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