Security

Hacking

New Crypto-Mining Malware Targeting Asian Firms With NSA Tools

A new form of malware discovered by Symantec is targeting enterprises using leaked NSA tools to infect networks and mine monero.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2019
Ethereum

Ether Thief Found Stealing Funds With Weak Private Keys

A security consultancy found that an unknown person or group has been undertaking a sophisticated scheme to steal ether from weakly-protected addresses.

Markets  ·  23 April 2019
BitGo

Crypto Custodian BitGo One-Ups Gemini With Advanced Security Exam

BitGo has passed an advanced security review by an outside monitor, claiming to be the first crypto firm to receive this level of certification.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2019
Crime

Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report

The average payout for ransomware attacks rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2019 – largely due to one variant called Ryuk.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 April 2019
Ransomware

PayPal Wins Patent for Way to Defend Against Crypto Ransomware

Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2019
Exchanges

Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push

Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2019
Security

US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks

A U.S. Department of Energy lab is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2019
Exchanges

Hold-It-Yourself Crypto Exchange LGO to Roll Out Hardware Wallet in Q2

Non-custodial exchange LGO Markets has built its own hardware storage device and will also offer multi-signature wallets through BitGo.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2019
Bitcoin

Next Bitcoin Core Release to Finally Connect Hardware Wallets to Full Nodes

The coming release of Bitcoin Core will finally, natively allow users to connect bitcoin full nodes to hardware wallets.

Tech  ·  8 April 2019
Exchanges

Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab

Crypto exchange Kraken is embarking on a security drive, introducing compulsory two-factor authentication and a dedicated security lab.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2019
Exchanges

Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don’t Have Clear KYC Policies: Report

Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2019
Regulation

Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC

Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2019
Bitcoin

Casa-Branded Case Brings Military Tech to Bitcoin Wallet Protection

Casa has just rolled out radio wave-screening "Faraday bags" as the ultimate cypherpunk accessory for bitcoin hardware wallets.

Business  ·  20 March 2019
BitGo

BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now lets clients compliantly store the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2019
Security

Caution and Crypto Custody: Convenient Companions

Crypto custody is more complex than most of us realize, explains Noelle Acheson. Caution is wise, even if it slows institutional involvement.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2019