Security

Hacking

Browser Extensions Can Help Scammers Steal Your Bitcoin: Casa CEO

Browser add-ons can steal your crypto and identifying information, said Casa's Jeremy Welch

Markets  ·  15 September 2019
Crime

Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI

Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 September 2019
Regulation

Facebook’s Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward

The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 August 2019
Russia

Moscow Blockchain Voting System ‘Completely Insecure,’ Says Researcher

A blockchain system that will soon be used to allow Moscow residents to vote in elections is currently easy to hack, according to a researcher.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2019
Monero

New Malware Miner Sneakily Hides When Task Manager Is Open

Meet "Norman" – a new variant of monero-mining malware that employs crafty tricks to avoid being spotted.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 2019
Security

Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain

There's a new blockchain for developers to break at will. The "capture the flag" project from Kudelski Security is meant to educate.

Tech  ·  14 August 2019
Security

Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost

One of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2019
Bitcoin SV

In Big Block Hard Fork, Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Has Left Nodes Behind

After a recent network upgrade, nodes separated from the bitcoin SV blockchain, highlighting why hard forks prompt much infighting among devs.

Tech  ·  10 August 2019
Exchanges

Coinbase Sets Out How It Foiled a ‘Sophisticated’ Hacking Attack

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has detailed how it was targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack."

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2019
Exchanges

SBI Crypto Exchange Adopts Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards

VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2019
Monero

Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report

As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2019
Security

South Korean Crypto Exchange Signs With Security Companies to Lock Down Tokens

Coinone has partnered with two security and disclosure firms to ensure compliance with South Korea's new cryptocurrency regulations.

Markets  ·  7 August 2019
Security

The ‘Vault’ Is Back: Coder Revives Plan to Shield Bitcoin Wallets From Theft

Bitcoin Core developer Bryan Bishop has proposed a feature to delay transfers from cold storage so users can stop thieves from draining their wallets.

Markets  ·  7 August 2019
Bitcoin

‘Building’ Bitcoin’s Software Just Got a Bit More Trustless

There's a bit less trust now needed when developers compile the software at the heart of bitcoin.

Tech  ·  1 August 2019
Security

Firearm Firm Wins Patent for Integrating Blockchain into ‘Black Box’ for Guns

A new solution adds a blockchain-based recording system to firearms.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2019