Blockchain security firm CipherTrace secures $15M investment
The company, which provides compliance solutions and technologies for crypto exchanges, banks and regulators, has been tracking criminal activity around cryptocurrency sector since 2011.
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Crypto exchange Gemini passes Deloitte security audit
Gemini has announced it has passed an independent security compliance audit by Deloitte, in a development the company is hailing as a “world’s first for a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian.”
Samsung Galaxy S10 could come with a crypto wallet
Samsung could be set to integrate crypto wallet functionality within its 10th anniversary Galaxy S10, according to reports emerging in South Korean media.
Report: 60% of crypto exchange hacks come from 2 groups
Blockchain analysis software company Chainalysis said there were two “prominent, professional” criminal gangs behind attacks totaling over $1 billion in losses—sufficient to account for 60% of all hacking activity over the reporting period.
Security researchers uncover crypto scam spoofing BBC News
A cryptocurrency scam which spoofs the BBC News website has been uncovered by security researchers, in the latest crypto scam to target unsuspecting victims.
Vulnerabilities found in crypto hardware wallets
A group of security specialists have discovered that several popular cryptocurrency hardware wallets are vulnerable to compromise.
eSentire report finds 15-fold rise in crypto mining malware attacks
eSentire Threat Intelligence released a report documenting a 1500 percent rise in coinmining malware attacks.
Crypto in Africa: Quidax launches crypto literacy program in Nigeria
Quidax, a European-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently launched its operations in Nigeria.
Security services company G4S gets into cryptocurrency
The UK-based company G4S that is known for being one of the leading security services providers in the world, has launched a new service to protect cryptocurrencies.
IBM secures blockchain network security patent
The patent describes how blockchain technology can be used to monitor network security breaches within computer systems.
Kraken shoots down rumors it’s closing Canada offices
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has denied rumors that it is shutting down its operations in Halifax, Canada, in response to an alleged security breach.
11 South Korea crypto exchanges complete ‘short term’ security measures: gov’t
Of the 21 crypto exchanges, gov’t officials said 11 have completed the short-term measures. Eight exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, Coinnest, Coinlink, Coinone, Coinplug, and Huobi Korea—have also improved their wallet management systems, according to South Korea government.