Ethereum Classic Undergoes Thanos Hard Fork Upgrade for Improved GPU Miner Access

After crossing the 11. 7 million block height milestone, Ethereum Classic (ETC) has undergone a hard fork to bring about the anticipated Thanos upgrade. The Ethereum fork has suffered numerous security issues with multiple 51% attacks and proponents are hoping the new Thanos upgrade will provide much-needed network fidelity while allowing GPU-based mining to continue. дальше »

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Ethereum Classic Activates Thanos Upgrade, Increasing Access for GPU Miners

The Thanos upgrade is aimed to allow more miner participation and thus increase security. дальше »

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Ripple Would Still Prosper Even If XRP Was Declared A Security By U.S Lawmakers, Brad Garlinghouse Asserts

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is confident that his company would still flourish even if lawmakers in the U.S. declared its XRP cryptocurrency a security. Speaking during a podcast interview with Morgan Creek Digital’s Anthony Pompliano, Garlinghouse delved into the repercussions of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recognizing XRP as a security. He […] дальше »

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Ripple would perform with XRP as a security – CEO claims

Ripple CEO believes the company’s operations would not be affected even if XRP is…

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What would happen if XRP was declared as a security? Here's Ripple CEO's take on it

CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse spoke about crypto regulation today and shared his views about what it would mean to Ripple if US regulators were to declare XRP as a security. Garlinghouse went on toThe post What would happen if XRP was declared as a security? Here's Ripple CEO's take on it appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Garlinghouse: Ripple would still thrive even if XRP were declared a security

The CEO thinks his company will be just fine, even in this hypothetical scenario.

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RSK Merged Mining Reaches All-Time High

RSK (Rootstock) is a Bitcoin sidechain and a smart contract platform. The IOVlabs-built protocol draws its security from the primary chain.   Overly, RSK improves the Bitcoin ecosystem because it supports the execution of complex transactions (smart contracts) impossible in the base layer. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Explains What Would Happen to Company If XRP Were Declared a Security

Here's what is going to happen to Ripple if XRP is declared a security by the SEC, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse дальше »

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US intelligence is looking at Chinese CBDC as a national security threat

The Director of National Intelligence wants to have the SEC’s leader briefed on the dangers of the U.S. falling behind in crypto. дальше »

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Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns

Experts explain why blockchain-based systems are still more efficient then paper ballots or online voting systems

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History of BTCV. Why it Should Be on Your Watchlist?

On November 17, 2020, Bitcoin Vault (BTCV) became the first cryptocurrency ever to be equipped with an advanced anti-theft security solution that allows to reverse transactions. Launched in 2019, Bitcoin Vault was developed to allow crypto traders and enthusiasts to store their cryptocurrencies without having sleepless nights over their security. дальше »

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CipherTrace Says Homeland Security Work Gave Rise to Monero-Tracking Patent Filings

CipherTrace has filed two patent applications it claims offer technologies that could help authorities in tracking monero transactions. дальше »

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Syxsense Announces New Vulnerability Dashboard as Demand for Securing Remote Workers Surges

Syxsense, a global leader in IT and security management solutions, announces the availability of vulnerability dashboards, which shows an IT environment’s exposed risk for both... дальше »

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Outgoing SEC Chairman Says Inefficiencies In Current Payment Systems Are Boosting Bitcoin’s Growth

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton, who is stepping down from his role by the end of this year, recently reiterated that he does not think bitcoin is security but more of a store of value and a payment mechanism. дальше »

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SEC Chairman: Bitcoin Will Be Subject To ‘More Regulation’ As It Matures Into A Payment System

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton reiterated in his recent interview with CNBC that Bitcoin is not a security. However, more regulation could still be on the way from other government agencies, he added. According to him, the leading digital asset resembles a store of value and a payment method. дальше »

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Ledger Donjon CTF: Rationale and Winners!

Between October 28 and November 18, Ledger Donjon—Ledger’s world-class team of security researchers—ran a unique Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, where security enthusiasts, experts, and researchers were challenged with finding the solution to an array of security problems that Ledger Donjon prepared. дальше »

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Yearnify Finance (YFY) Hidden Gem – Decentralized Finance Project, Pre-Sale Round 2 Is Now Live

PRESS RELEASE. Yearnify Finance is considered as one of the most innovative sources of passive income by most of the investors. It has drawn attention due to its potential high returns and extreme security measures. дальше »

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Crypto exchange OKEx resumes withdrawals after October suspension

OKEx, a popular cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, today announced that withdrawal services of all crypto assets will be resumed on or before November 27th. As a security measure to safeguard users’ funds, withdrawals from the exchange were temporarily suspended on October 16th, with all other functions on the platform remaining unaffected. дальше »

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Polkadot long-term Price Analysis: 19 November

Polkadot has competitors that claim the same thing as DOT - throughput that achieves scalability, lower fees, security, and the ability to build a defi ecosystem on its chain. However, only a few actuThe post Polkadot long-term Price Analysis: 19 November appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Polkadot Leads Blockchain Into The Era Of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

By connecting parallel blockchains, Polkadot has provided a hot topic of discussion for the evolving world of blockchain technology. The platform’s primary goal is to enhance security, scalability and open ways for innovative solutions. дальше »

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Japan-Based, Liquid Exchange User Data Breach Exposes Issues With Know Your Customer (KYC)

A letter sent out to Japan-based, Liquid exchange users from the CEO, Mike Kayamori, states the exchange experienced a data breach and security inconsistencies on Friday, November 13, 2020. According to the statement, GoDaddy, a popular domain name system (DNS) manager, “incorrectly transferred control of the account and domain to a malicious actor. дальше »

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OKEx announces the resumption of withdrawal services on its platform

Crypto trading platform OKEx has revealed that it will resume withdrawal services on or before November 27. The exchange unveiled this news via an official announcement on November 19, noting that before resuming withdrawals, its team will conduct strict security checks to allow normal operations in its hot wallet system. дальше »

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SEC Chair Jay Clayton Calls Bitcoin "Store of Value"

SEC chair Jay Clayton has once again confirmed that Bitcoin is not a security дальше »

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Small Cardano Stake Pool Operators Raise Concerns Parameter Increase

Fully decentralizing Cardano is the network’s primary objective. But considering all of the factors in play, achieving this is no mean feat. Developers IOHK must take into account things like security, performance, stability, sustainability, and incentivization. дальше »

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Crypto Security Firm Fireblocks Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding, Targets Global Expansion

Crypto security firm Fireblocks said Wednesday that it has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round. The money will be used to hire new talent as well as to expand its global operations to meet “institutional and retail market demand for digital assets. дальше »

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Yam Finance Launches DeFi Protection Protocol Umbrella

DeFi yield farming platform Yam Finance has launched a new decentralized protection protocol called Umbrella which aims to offer pool-based security against smart contract exploits and hacks. In response to a rising tide of incursions, exploits, and smart contract vulnerabilities, DeFi protocol Yam Finance is aiming to make the ecosystem safer for investors. дальше »

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На бирже Liquid произошла утечка данных пользователей

Криптовалютная биржа Liquid сообщила об утечке данных клиентов, произошедшей 13 ноября. Update on security incident from 13 November 2020. Having contained the attack, reasserted control of the domain, and performed a comprehensive review of our infrastructure, we can confirm client funds are accounted for and remain safe and secure. дальше »

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Биткоин-биржа Liquid сообщила об утечке пользовательских данных

Криптовалютная биржа Liquid сообщила об утечке данных клиентов, произошедшей 13 ноября. Update on security incident from 13 November 2020. Having contained the attack, reasserted control of the domain, and performed a comprehensive review of our infrastructure, we can confirm client funds are accounted for and remain safe and secure. дальше »

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How the Decred Dex plans to disrupt the crypto exchange market

Decred is a hybrid proof-of-work/proof-of-stake store of value crypto asset for the digital age. It has strong governance, good security, privacy, and an innovative incentive alignment. If Bitcoin is about being your own bank, Decred is about being your own bank and having a say in bank policy. дальше »

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Defi Protocol That Bragged About Having Flash Loan Attack Prevention Hacked for $6 Million

A decentralized finance (defi) protocol that bragged about having flash loan attack prevention has been exploited for $6 million in DAI, in a flash loan attack. Value Defi, a yield aggregating protocol, boasted of having the “highest security” in a Nov. дальше »

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Twitter Hires Noted Hacker as Head of Security Months After Bitcoin Scam

Twitter has hired Peiter Zatko, a prominent white-hat hacker going by the handle "Mudge," to help prevent future security breaches. дальше »

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Cheese Bank's multi-million dollar hack explained by security firm

Nefarious parties are using flashloans in conjunction with stablecoins to steal DeFi funds from platforms.

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Value DeFi Hacker Returns $2 Million Out of Goodwill, New Vaults Coming with “Maximum Security & Audit”

“Do you really know flash loans,” is what the hacker of yet another decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has to say to the yield aggregating pool, Value DeFi. This cheeky message has been in response to Value DeFi’s tweet just a day before the hack claiming it has flash loan attack prevention. дальше »

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This firm wants to help the US feds in selling $1 billion of seized Bitcoin

On-chain analysis and security company Chainalysis announced the launch of its “asset realization program” to help government agencies and insolvency practitioners handle, store, realize, and monitor seized assets, as per a release earlier this week. дальше »

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Developers Debate Disclosure Protocols After ‘Accidental’ Ethereum Hard Fork

Ethereum’s largest client Geth hard-forked after a bug was tripped Wednesday. Developers are now weighing the merits of security disclosures methods. дальше »

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This Crypto Custody Breakthrough Will Bring Banks Closer to Digital Assets

Shard X is claiming to be the first company to successfully run multi-party computation (MPC) on hardware security modules (HSMs). дальше »

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Crystal Blockchain: Security Breaches and Fraud Involving Crypto Still High Despite Tech Development

It’s ten years since the first official cyber-terrorist attack of a crypto exchange, and despite technological advances, most cryptocurrency entities have not yet been able... дальше »

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CertiK launches new tool to expedite smart contract security analysis

CertiK, a provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, has now announced the launch of QuickScan, a new security toolset that leverages automated scanning technologies to check deployed smart contracts against a wide range of known vulnerabilities at scale. дальше »

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Security Incidents Cost Cryptocurrency Investors $7.6 Billion Since 2011: Crystal Report

Cryptocurrency analytics firm Crystal has published a report detailing all of the major security breaches, fraudulent activity, cyber-terrorism, and scams in the crypto space since 2011. According to the report, since the emergence of cryptocurrency markets, 113 security attacks and 23 fraudulent schemes have resulted in the theft of approximately $7. дальше »

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Paiblock Reimagines ID Credentials Management with New Paiblock Features

Paiblock, A Global FinTech Company today announced a set of new features in Paiblock, that allow users to add their national social security card and... дальше »

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XRP would be security if SEC understood cryptos, says this analyst

Commodities trader and analyst Peter Brandt said on Twitter that XRP would have been deemed a security if the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulators completely understood the workings The post XRP would be security if SEC understood cryptos, says this analyst appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Peter Brandt: XRP Is a Classic Example of a Security

Peter Brandt, a professional commodities trader, has taken to Twitter on November 11, 2020 to declare that XRP is absolutely a security, and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would have since classified it as one if the regulators completely understood the workings of cryptos. дальше »

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Peter Brandt Explains Why He Believes The SEC Hasn’t Yet Declared XRP A Security

Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP should be classified as a security by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and it is manipulated by the blockchain payments firm which is a “bag-holder”. This is the opinion of classical chartist and veteran trader Peter Brandt. дальше »

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SEC should declare XRP a security, says Peter Brandt

Could XRP’s regulatory status be finally settled one day?

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Биржа KuCoin вернула 84% из украденных $280 млн

Криптовалютная биржа KuCoin вернула большую часть средств, похищенных хакерами в сентябре этого года. Об этом сообщил CEO платформы Джонни Лю. (1/3) Latest updates about #KuCoin Security Incident: So far, 84% of the affected assets have been recovered via approaches like on-chain tracking, contract upgrade and judicial recovery. дальше »

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Peter Brandt Urges SEC to Declare XRP as a Security

The SEC would have declared XRP as a security if it understood crypto, according to Peter Brandt дальше »

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Bitcoin SV Multisig Wallet, ElectrumSV, Exploited; Putting Real Users’ BSV In Jeopardy

A Reddit post by former Blockstream developer and co-founder Gregory Maxwell states that Bitcoin SV’s multisig contracts no longer provide any security to the users, causing a loss of all BSV tokens. дальше »

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US Cybersecurity Agency Recommends Integration of Blockchain in Supply Chain

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in a report dubbed “Building A More Resilient ICT Supply Chain: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” published on Nov 6, said the blockchain technology can help in resolving supply chain problems in light of the coronavirus pandemic. дальше »

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WhiteBIT Exchange Offers Margin Trading and Up to 30% APR on Smart Staking

Are you looking for a platform with advanced crypto trading capabilities, top-notch security and high liquidity? WhiteBIT exchange offers a margin trading terminal, smart staking and many other features and advantages. дальше »

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2020 Crypto Crime Decreases, DeFi Crime Rises: Report

CipherTrace has analyzed crypto crime in 2020. The blockchain security firm has said that overall crypto crime has gone down, while Decentralized Finance (DeFi) crime has risen. Decentralized Crime While crime looms over cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. дальше »

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