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Use Touch ID for sudo on Mac
1.3.2021
The landscape of security is changing quite a bit. We’ve gone from basic username and password to 2FA, facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, and so on. Hell, my Mac unlocks simply when I have my Apple Watch near by. In the end, I probably use the Mac fingerprint key the most....
MetaMask’s Latest Security Tool to Protect Smart Contracts from Attacks
1.3.2021
MetaMask, the leading software cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to interact with the Ethereum wallet on their browsers, is all set to implement top-notch security standards to benefit the entire open-source javascript ecosystem. MetaMask’s new tool will protect smart contract developers...
Cyber Criminals Are Now Hiding Their Stolen Cryptos 13x Faster, Says Report
26.2.2021
A new report unveiled a growing trend of efforts from cybercriminals hiding their stolen cryptocurrencies through different transaction flows. Crystal Blockchain pointed out that since 2019, the volume of stolen bitcoin grew significantly. Only 8% of the Funds Were Transferred to Exchanges With...
Crypto leaders back MIT’s four-year initiative to harden Bitcoin’s security
26.2.2021
Crypto industry captains are throwing their support behind a long-term project from MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative to enhance Bitcoin’s security
Supercar maker Mazzanti Automobili launches security token offering
25.2.2021
The STO will take place on the Luxembourg-based STOKR marketplace
US Judge Dismisses Motion Against Bancor After Finding Allegations Inadequate to Give It Jurisdiction
24.2.2021
A Manhattan federal judge has dismissed a securities fraud class action against Bancor after ruling that the plaintiff’s allegations were not enough to give the court jurisdiction. According to a report, the dismissal of the case against represents the first such ruling “in a suite...
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24.2.2021
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xSigma Passes Security Audit and Prepares to Launch Stablecoin DEX With LP Rewards
24.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. February 24, 2021 – xSigma, a decentralized exchange for stablecoin swaps, has announced details of its launch program. The DEX, which supports liquid swaps between stablecoin pairs, will go live on February 24, having passed a third-party security audit. Blockchain security...
M31 Capital is looking to launch a new Bitcoin hedge fund
23.2.2021
The M31 Capital Bitcoin Access Fund could provide institutional investors with another avenue for investing in BTC
Moneygram Halts Using Ripple Due to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Cryptocurrency
23.2.2021
Moneygram has announced that it has suspended using Ripple’s platform due to the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and its executives by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Last year, the company earned $50.2 million from Ripple for using the platform. Moneygram Stops Using...
Long Blockchain Corp has officially been delisted by SEC
22.2.2021
The beverage maker turned Bitcoin mining company has failed to file its financial reports with the SEC
Troubled NZ Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Suffers Another Hack in the Midst of Liquidation Process
20.2.2021
Controversy still surrounds a liquidated New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange, which allegedly got hacked again. Adding to the $30 million stolen in 2019, Cryptopia reports that it was the target of a another theft incident on February 1, 2021. Hackers Accessed a Dormant Wallet Which Holds...
Study: Top-Tier Cryptocurrency Exchanges Increased Their Market Share by 13% Since October 2020
20.2.2021
A recent study unveiled that top-tier cryptocurrency exchanges increased their market share since October 2020, in the context of lower-risk exchanges. The bitcoin bull market fueled that both retail and professional traders utilized such risk, data shows. Stricter Regulations Boosted Transparency...
US Government Expands Charges Against North Korean Hackers- Authorities Describe Them as The ‘World’s Leading Bank Robbers’
19.2.2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed new charges against the North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The hackers are allegedly responsible for stealing over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies and fiat during coordinated cyber-heists. North Korean Hackers Also Developed and Deployed...
As faith in audits falter, the DeFi community ponders security alternatives
18.2.2021
Can new code review models solve DeFi's audit problem?
Cream Iron Bank Flash Loan Attack: Markets Re-Enabled While Asset Borrow Is Paused
16.2.2021
Following the Cream Iron Bank flash loan attack, preliminary findings of a probe have shown that contracts and markets still function normally. As a result, markets have now been re-enabled while the asset borrowing function has been paused. The Cream team also reveals that investigations...
Can banks be their own bank? Deutsche Bank, BNY Mellon plan custody services
13.2.2021
Experts say building custody solutions is tricky, but will become crucially important as crypto grows more valuable
DeFi growth and potential Grayscale YFI security push Yearn.finance to $45.9K
11.2.2021
Yearn finance’s recent partnership with Badger DAO, cross-platform DeFi integration and a potential Grayscale Investments YFI security back YFI’s rally to a new high
WordPress 5.7: Big ol’ jQuery Update
11.2.2021
WordPress core is making the jump from jQuery 1.12.4 to jQuery 3.5.1! This is a big deal for lots of reasons — like modern features, better DX, and security improvements to name a few. Right now, the plan is to …
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Crypto Portfolio Tracking App Apologizes for Racist Messages Sent to Customers- Investigations Underway
11.2.2021
The crypto portfolio tracker Blockfolio, owned by the exchange FTX, got its messaging system compromised, as racist notifications started to appear. Blockfolio’s users received the offensive messages with a warning that they’re about to lose all funds. Some Offensive Messages Included...