U.S. Justice Department Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg

The United States Justice Department's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed the violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its platform, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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U.S. Justice Department Investigating Binance For Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg

The United States Justice Department's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed the violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its platform, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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Binance probed by DOJ over potential Russian sanctions violations

The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into possible violations of Russian sanctions by Binance, Bloomberg reported May 5. Specifically, the DOJ’s national security division intends to determine whether Binance or its executives circumvented sanctions around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. дальше »

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CertiK freezes $160k stolen in Merlin DEX insider rug pull

Blockchain security firm CertiK announced on May 4 that it has successfully blocked $160,000 in stolen funds from Merlin, a decentralized exchange based on zkSync that was recently hit by a rogue insider "rugpull. дальше »

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Blockchain security firm freezes $160K stolen in Merlin DEX ‘rug pull’

CertiK has contacted law enforcement in the United States and the United Kingdom to find the pseudonymous operators.

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CertiK freezes $160k from stolen Merlin DEX funds

Blockchain security firm CertiK said it successfully froze $160,000 from the $1. 8 million stolen by Merlin DEX rogue developers. In a May 4 Twitter thread, CertiK re-emphasized that Merlin was rugpulled by insiders. дальше »

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Serving web3. data at web2. scale

Valentin Bergeron, Technical Lead of Blockchain Explorers at Ledger, explains the challenges of managing blockchain data, the choices that were made to solve those difficulties, and why our methods reflect Ledger’s values of ownership and security by not depending on third party providers for the core data services. дальше »

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ChatGPT and AI the newest vector for malware: Meta security team

Security researchers at Meta said “bad actors” have flocked to generative AI because it’s the latest tech to capture “people’s imagination and excitement.” дальше »

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zkLink Announces ‘Dunkirk Test’ Launch for DeFi Safety Standard, Utilizing Zero-Knowledge Proofs

zkLink, a multi-chain trading infrastructure that utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, has announced the first “Dunkirk Test” on May 11-13. дальше »

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According to Meta, hackers are taking advantage of the popularity of AI chatbot ChatGPT, in the same way that they exploit cryptocurrencies.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, has released a security report warning that hackers are exploiting the growing global interest in the artificial intelligence-powered tool ChatGPT. The report highlights that hackers are utilizing similar tactics to those used in cryptocurrency scams to break into people’s devices. дальше »

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AllianceBlock’s NexeraID joins W3C to enhance security

AllianceBlock's identity issuance and verification platform, NexeraID, is now a member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) дальше »

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New Cosmos chain will use liquid staking tokens from other networks for security

Staked ETH, BNB, ATOM, SOL and MATIC will be usable on Tenet as “restakes” to gain further rewards.

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Ripple lawyer claims SEC is ‘exploiting legal uncertainty’ to redefine securities laws

CryptoLaw founder and Ripple lawyer John Deaton said the SEC is “exploiting the legal uncertainty about crypto” to redefine what should be considered a security under the Howey test. Deaton believes that the regulator’s litigation against crypto companies “pushes the boundaries” of what constitutes an investment contract and a common enterprise in the U. дальше »

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Darknet hackers are selling crypto accounts for as low as $30 a pop

Cryptocurrency accounts still fetch the highest prices among hacked online accounts, according to online data security provider Privacy Affairs. дальше »

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Hackers stole $93M from crypto projects in April

Crypto exploiters stole $93. 4 million from 41 exploits on crypto projects — averaging more than one exploit daily, according to Peckshield data. According to the blockchain security firm, this represents a significant decline compared to the amount stolen in March. дальше »

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Hacker reportedly steals bitcoin from Russia’s intelligence services

An unnamed Bitcoin user allegedly hacked hundreds of wallets purportedly controlled by Russian security services and donated them to Ukrainian volunteers in the ongoing war дальше »

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Crypto Scammers Exploit Google Ads and AT&T Email Accounts

As crypto scammers increasingly exploit Google Ads for phishing schemes and compromise AT&T email accounts to steal digital assets, stakeholders must collaborate to implement stronger security measures and protect users from these threats. дальше »

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StormGain and Unstoppable Domains Join Forces to Boost Security and User Experience

London, United Kingdom / April 28, 2023 – Leading crypto exchange platform, StormGain, has announced a strategic partnership with Unstoppable Domains, a trailblazing company offering blockchain-based domain names that replace cumbersome cryptocurrency addresses with human-readable names. дальше »

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Polygon-based protocol 0vix exploited for $2M

Polygon-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, 0vix, appears to have been exploited for $2 million via flashloan. Blockchain security firm CertiK reported the incident — which Arkham Intelligence further corroborated. дальше »

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Chelsea Manning: 'I'm Trying to Put the Cryptography Back in Crypto'

The whistleblower turned security consultant also says the internet's basic infrastructure is not suited to privacy. дальше »

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SEC’s Gensler analogizes crypto vs. securities to calling a dog a goldfish; sparks community backlash

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has faced backlash from the crypto community after using a dog-goldfish analogy to explain the importance of compliance with security laws in a video tweet on April 27. дальше »

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Ripple Customers Air Grievances in California Courtroom

On Wednesday, the court will continue the case to determine whether Ripple can be classified as a security. The post Ripple Customers Air Grievances in California Courtroom appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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What security? Bitcoin enthusiast cracks known 12-word seed phrase in minutes

If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds.

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CertiK to reimburse victims of MerlinDEX rug pull, offers hackers 20% bounty 

CertiK has revealed plans to reimburse the victims of the roughly $2 million MerlinDEX rug pull. The blockchain security firm has also proposed a 20% white hat bounty for the rogue hackers to return the stolen funds. There seems to… дальше »

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Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May

The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung.

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Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

a16z’s former CTO, Riyaz Faizullabhoy, and former CISO Nassim Eddequiouaq have the blessing and seed backing of the venture capital giant, a person familiar with the plans said. дальше »

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CertiK and zkSync Era plan to compensate Merlin hack victims

Merlin is an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) which uses zero-knowledge sync (zkSync). The DEX has lost more than $1. 8 million in a liquidity pool hack. The hack took place barely hours after smart contract security firm CertiK audited the DEX’s code. дальше »

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CertiK offers Merlin DEX rogue developers 20% white hat bounty

Smart contract auditor CertiK has offered Merlin DEX rogue developers a white hat bounty of 20%. According to an April 26 statement, the blockchain security firm was exploring a community compensation plan to cover the roughly $2 million stolen. дальше »

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Major Setback for XRP Holders As Lawsuit Seeking to Prove Token Is a Security Carries On

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Security lessons and insights from the greatest crypto heists of all time

The world of cryptocurrency has experienced numerous high-profile hacks, resulting in significant losses. In this exclusive Alpha article, we delve into the most prominent heists, including the Ronin Network and Poly Network breaches, and the crucial lessons learned from each. дальше »

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Trust Wallet to Simplify Web3 Onboarding with This New Integration

Coinspeaker Trust Wallet to Simplify Web3 Onboarding with This New Integration With the growing importance of Web3, adopting Two-Factor Wallets is seen as a significant step in improving security measures in the crypto industry. дальше »

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Top Crypto Security Audit Firm Struggles: Major Failures Raise Concerns

Crypto security audit firm Certik has been busy recently. However, failures on previously audited projects have raised a few eyebrows. The post Top Crypto Security Audit Firm Struggles: Major Failures Raise Concerns appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Halborn - Elite Blockchain Security Solutions

David Schwed is COO at Halborn, an Elite Blockchain Security Solutions provider. Halborn brings ethical hackers and blockchain specialists into companies to protect the services and apps from cyber attacks and exploits. дальше »

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GMX incorporation of Chainlink's low-latency oracles is not guarantee of…

GMX took a step towards enhancing the user experience on its V2 amid a decrease in development activity. Besides offering security, the integration would help create a fee structure on the deriThe post GMX incorporation of Chainlink's low-latency oracles is not guarantee of… appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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CFTC official says anonymity in crypto is a national security risk

CFTC commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero believes the prevalent anonymity in crypto is a national security risk as it allows criminals to use digital assets for illicit purposes, Reuters reported. дальше »

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Amazon NFT Marketplace: The Future of Digital Collectibles

The Amazon NFT Marketplace will offer a wide variety of digital collectibles, trusted security, and physical goods linked to NFTs. Explore the marketplace today The post Amazon NFT Marketplace: The Future of Digital Collectibles appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Do Kwon seeks SEC charges dismissal as S.Korea rules LUNA as non-security

The South Korean district court recently dismissed security violation charges against Terra co-founder Hyun-seong Shin, deeming LUNA as non-security under Korea’s Capital Markets Act. дальше »

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Decentralized exchange GMX votes to use Chainlink low-latency oracles

A Chainlink exec said the oracles will improve GMX’s security by providing a more “strong degree of tamper-resistance when settling user trades.” дальше »

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Ordinals Finance steals $1m from users, OFI token crashes 95%

Ordinals Finance, a platform on Ethereum that allowed users to trade Bitcoin Ordinals' inscriptions, has deleted their Twitter and Telegram handles and rugged users off $1 million, as per CertiK, a blockchain security firm. дальше »

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Digital euro to complement cash, privacy challenges addressed

Fabio Panetta, European Central Bank (ECB) board member, assures the digital euro will enhance existing cash options while tackling privacy concerns amidst the need for security in the evolving financial landscape. дальше »

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Terra’s LUNA Token Is Shockingly Classified As A Non-Security By A South Korean Court

While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers LUNA, the native token of the Terra ecosystem, a security, a court in South Korea has declared that it does not have attributes of a... дальше »

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Ordinals Finance carries out $1M exit scam

Ordinals Finance has carried out an exit scam resulting in the theft of $1 million, blockchain security firm CertiK said April 24. The project’s deployer address has emptied Ordinals Finance’s smart contracts, swapped the project’s token (OFI) for Ethereum (ETH), and consolidated funds in one account. дальше »

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Terra Classic Isn’t a Security, Says South Korean Court

Terras native cryptocurrency, LUNC, was deemed not a security by the Seoul Southern District Court in a court case involving former Terraform Labs co-CEO Hyun-seong Shin. Not Regulated by the... дальше »

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South Korean court says LUNA is not a security, details inside

A District Court in Seoul has ruled that the LUNA token involved in Terra's collapse is not a security. The court's judgment is in stark contrast to the stance of the U.S. Securities and ExchanThe post South Korean court says LUNA is not a security, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Luna declared not a security in a landmark judgment

In a landmark court ruling on April 23, the Seoul Southern District Court ruled that Luna cryptocurrency is no longer classified as a security. дальше »

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KuCoin Loses $22,000 due to Twitter Hack, Exchange Announces Reimbursement

Coinspeaker KuCoin Loses $22,000 due to Twitter Hack, Exchange Announces Reimbursement KuCoin has assured all the impacted users that it would reimburse them the amount lost while also pledging additional security measures. дальше »

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Terra (LUNA) Not Proved to Be Security According to South Korean Court

South Korean media reports that, similarly to other cryptocurrencies, LUNA is not considered a security in that country дальше »

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Terra's Do Kwon Wants SEC Charges Dismissed, Court Filings Show

The SEC cannot regulate digital assets involved in the case as the UST stablecoin is a currency, not a security, lawyers for the disgraced crypto executive said. дальше »

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KuCoin hack: Hacker makes away with over $22k, details inside

A hacker made away with more than $22,000 after gaining access to KuCoin's Twitter account. The issue has since been resolved and the exchange is taking additional measures to beef up security. дальше »

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Cardano Founder Challenges Critics on Security Claims

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has taken to Twitter to defend security features of Cardano blockchain, specifically its Extended Unspent Transaction Output (EUTXO) model дальше »

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