Security

Exchanges

$13.5 Million Hack Ignites Fresh Debate Over Crypto Project Bancor

The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2018
BitGo

BitGo Adds 57 Ethereum Tokens In Largest-Ever Custody Service Expansion

Bitcoin veterans are jumping into the token economy with new licenses and custody options.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

$13.5 Million in Crypto Stolen From Token Platform Bancor

Bancor is said to have suffered "a security breach" this morning.

Markets  ·  9 July 2018
Bitcoin

PoWx: The New Effort to Change Bitcoin Mining Explained

Technologists unveiled a foundation dedicated to rewriting bitcoin's underlying tech, giving the long-controversial idea new wings.

Tech  ·  6 July 2018
Russia

The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab

The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Regulation

Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising

Since SAFT came into to use last year, the number of companies reporting to the SEC to work in this framework has increased, CoinDesk finds.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Exchanges

Tether Code ‘Flaw’ Was Actually an Exchange Error

A suspected vulnerability in Tether's code for its USDT stablecoin has been confirmed as an exchange integration issue, not a protocol bug.

Business  ·  29 June 2018
Bitcoin

A Long-Secret Bitcoin Key Is About to Be Revealed

A long-held bitcoin secret is about to come out - and for good reason - but it could cause problems for older altcoins.

Tech  ·  26 June 2018
China

Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner to Fight Blockchain Crime

Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.

Markets  ·  22 June 2018
Bitcoin

Sex Workers Are Using Crypto to Save for Retirement

Rather than simply an expedient way for porn performers and other sex workers to get paid, crypto has become a part of their retirement savings plan.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 June 2018
Security

Blockchain’s Once-Feared 51% Attack Is Now Becoming Regular

At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.

Tech  ·  8 June 2018
Bitcoin

How Hodl Hodl Is Building a Real Business With Bitcoin Smart Contracts

In an era where many startups are taking more complex transactions to other blockchains, Hodl Hodl is focused on making them work on bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 2018
BitGo

BitGo Taps New Sales Exec During Crypto Custody Push

BitGo has announced it hired Bloomberg Tradebook head Josh Schwartz as its new vice president of sales.

Business  ·  29 May 2018
Security

EOS Forced to Patch ‘Epic’ Security Loopholes Ahead of Launch

Blockchain platform EOS says serious vulnerabilities reported by an internet security firm just days before its mainnet launch have been fixed.

Tech  ·  29 May 2018
Security

Social Network Adopts Civic’s Blockchain ID System

Civic has launched a decentralized identity verification system, and crypto social network platform Hilo is the first to use it.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2018