Blockchain security firm CertiK approaches unicorn status following $80M raise
As cryptocurrency markets and DeFi become more lucrative, blockchain companies have recognized a growing need for security.
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Over $30 Million in WETH and MATIC Stolen From DeFi Project MonoX
MonoX, a decentralized finance project providing single token pools, has become the latest hack victim, in which early estimations show that the perpetrators managed to take more than $30 million…
Deterring adoption? Balancing security and innovation in crypto
Security processes are necessary to protect crypto users but regulators may force companies to adopt processes that stifle innovation.
Robinhood Hacked with Over Seven Million Users Affected
The popular investment app Robinhood announced recently that it experienced a data security breach on November 3, 2021. The incident gave the attackers access to personal information belonging to millions…
DeFi protocol Aave encounters major capital flight
Total value locked on the decentralized borrowing and lending platform fell 16% in the past 24 hours.
THORChain concludes 2 security audits following summer exploits
DeFi has become a popular attack vector for cybercriminals. After a highly ambitious launch, THORChain suffered two major exploits in July.
No outages, no data leaks: The new WhatsApp killer built on the blockchain creates privacy-focused encrypted messenger
Messenger and WhatsApp are known for aggregating user data and selling it for profit to advertisers. This company brings an encrypted messenger to protect the data.
Judge rejects XRP hodlers’ bid to join SEC against Ripple case as defendants
The judge ruled that the SEC would be required to launch enforcement actions against each individual XRP holder should they be allowed to participate in the case as defendants.
Coinbase Reveals Massive Hack of User Accounts: Over 6,000 Customers Lost Funds
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that at least 6,000 users were victims of a hacking campaign to gain unauthorized access to the accounts of Coinbase customers. The hackers…