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5 strategies to mitigate side channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets

Explore strategies to prevent side-channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets, ensuring your digital investments remain secure.

Bitget mandates KYC requirements in line with tightening global regulations

The exchange operator is instituting new KYC requirements for users from September 2023 to comply with developing global regulatory guidelines.

Friend.tech hype unsustainable? Critics give it only months to live

Most crypto industry heavyweights have been bullish about the new decentralized social media app friend.tech, but some critics warn it's getting too hot too quickly.

Ripple CTO clarifies on SEC appeal, spotlights case complexity

According to the CTO, the SEC is seeking an appeal at this specific point based on its interpretation that the legal case has not yet reached a conclusion.

SEC seeks appeal over Ripple, crypto prices plunge and EU debuts Bitcoin ETF: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 13-19

SEC files motion for appeal on Ripple’s case, Bitcoin and Ether prices plunge and Europe welcomes first spot Bitcoin ETF.

DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks

A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor's team is still estimating the amount stolen.

The ultimate guide to password management for crypto enthusiasts

Explore strong password creation, management and advanced protection techniques to secure crypto holdings.

Elon Musk endorses pro-crypto presidential republican candidate

Musk's statement, "He is a very promising candidate," piqued curiosity about Ramaswamy's candidacy and his stance on cryptocurrencies.

Sam Bankman-Fried requests weekday freedom for legal defense work

Lawyers of SBF stated that their client faced difficulties in thoroughly reviewing the extensive document accumulation related to the case while confined to the detention center.

Curve Finance to reimburse users, another DeFi hack, and ConsenSys launches L2: Finance Redefined

The DeFi ecosystem had another exploit of over $2 million on a stablecoin liquidity pool this past week, just weeks after the Curve Finance exploit.

Crypto grants foster innovation amid venture capital exodus

Alternative funding options, such as grant programs, have grown in popularity as the bear market continues to slash venture capital from the crypto industry.

LiFi launches multi-bridge governance solution after Uniswap debate

The new bridge aggregator allows cross-chain DAOs to only accept votes confirmed by more than one bridge.

BNB hacker loses over $53M after getting liquidated in market crash

A crypto wallet linked to the BNB chain exploit had three of its positions liquidated after BNB's price dropped below $220.

Securitize acquires $40b crypto fund manager Onramp

Digital securities firm Securitize will provide new alternative assets to major cryptocurrency firms like WisdomTree and Valkyrie Invest.

What is Chapter 11 bankruptcy? Understand the basics

Understand how companies reorganize amid financial challenges to ensure business continuity via Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

North Korean hackers have stolen $2B of crypto since 2018: Report

TRM Labs estimates that North Korean hackers have stolen $200 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 alone.

Shiba Inu's Shibarium Network resumes block production after brief pause

The Shiba Inu project has opted to secure insurance coverage amounting to $2 million to address potential fund retrieval challenges upon the restart of Shibarium.

Mantle pauses token migration to stop FTX from converting $43M in BIT tokens to MNT

A community member has argued that FTX's BIT tokens should not be automatically converted because of disqualifying factors.

Real reason for China’s war on crypto, 3AC judge’s embarrassing mistake: Asia Express

Sources reveal the real reason China is ramping up efforts to stamp out Bitcoin and crypto. And a year’s worth of 3AC court orders nixed.

Shibarium denies bridge issues, calls it FUD

Shytoshi Kusama, co-founder of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, blamed a massive influx of transactions and user activity for technical difficulties in Shibarium.

Tether discontinues Bitcoin stablecoin, citing lack of usage

The Tether (USDT) stablecoin will no longer be issued on the Bitcoin Omni Layer, while redemptions will still be open for at least a year.

Tragedy or rug-pull? Inside the collapse of a ‘charitable’ NFT project

Orica NFT's charity efforts have succeeded, but its token holders have not, and up until now, its co-founder was nowhere to be found.

Breaking: Coinbase to suspend USDT trading for Canadian users

Users will still be able to deposit and withdraw after the deadline, but trading will be suspended.

Ethereum is a 'dumpster fire' — Charles Hoskinson

Despite assurances, discrepancies between Cardano's theoretical network capacity and its utility remain.

Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum

Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, explains how blockchain-powered payments can fix the “broken traditional payment system.”

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino says Bitcoin mining needs better analytical tools

Stablecoin operator Tether is building specialized Bitcoin mining software aimed at using data analytics to optimize mining operations and boost production, CTO Paolo Ardoino says.

FTX seeks $175M settlement with Genesis entities to resolve dispute

However, FTX creditors express discontent and urge the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of FTX (UCC) to contest the agreement.

Crypto games need EVO-style viral moment, Nitro Nation review: Web3 Gamer

Blockchain games desperately need a viral moment to succeed, Cut The Rope in The Sandbox, Axie and Aelph hand out cash, Nitro Nation hot take.

BIT Exchange enables XRP options trading, no need for ownership.

Profit and loss settlement will occur in USD, with OrBit Markets responsible for order book liquidity.

5 smart contract vulnerabilities: How to identify and mitigate them

Explore five critical smart contract vulnerabilities that pose risks to blockchain systems. Learn how to spot and neutralize these threats for secure and resilient DApps.

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