TheDAO’s Major Return with $220M Ethereum Security Fund

Key Takeaways: TheDAO crisis ETH that was not claimed in 2016 is being used as a security fund worth approximately $220 million Ethereum. Approximately 69,420 ETH will be staked to The post TheDAO’s Major Return with $220M Ethereum Security Fund appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Ethereum turns unclaimed DAO hack funds into $220M security endowment

Ethereum is turning unclaimed DAO hack funds into a $220M security endowment to fund audits, staking yields, and infrastructure protection. The post Ethereum turns unclaimed DAO hack funds into $220M security endowment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ethereum OGs revive the DAO with $220 million security fund, Unchained reports

According to the report, $13.5 million will be allocated to security grants distributed through DAO-style mechanisms

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Chinese-Language Networks Now Drive 20% of Crypto Money Laundering

Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLNs) have emerged as the dominant infrastructure for crypto-based illicit fund laundering. The rapid rise of these Telegram-based networks marks a fundamental shift in how criminal proceeds move globally, with significant implications for national security and enforcement strategies worldwide.

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CertiK and YZi Labs join forces with $1M security fund for early-stage founders

CertiK, the world’s largest blockchain security provider, and YZi Labs, the freshly independent venture arm formerly known as Binance Labs, announced a $1 million audit grant initiative for the participants in the “EASY Residency Incubation Program.

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MEXC highlights financial strength and enhanced customer support in latest security report

This report outlines key achievements in fund protection, trading security, and cooperation with law enforcement in combating and preventing illicit activity. MEXC continues to uphold a robust Proof of Reserves system, ensuring that user assets are fully backed on a 1:1 basis.

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Crypto fund price war erupts as markets open to UK investors; BlackchainMining leads new investment frenzy

BlackchainMining is capturing investor attention with a low-cost, transparent cloud mining model that blends accessibility, security, and returns. #sponsored

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Nobitex Hack pulls curtains on months of suspicious fund movements

The recent hack on Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, dealt a major blow to the country’s crypto industry, draining millions in user funds. But the breach may have revealed more than just security flaws, as troubling on-chain history raises questions…

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Cork Protocol exploiter launders stolen funds via Tornado Cash, donates 10 ETH to developers’ legal fund

The attacker(s) that exploited the Cork protocol for millions earlier this year has resurfaced to launder their loot and make a surprise donation. On Wednesday, June 25, blockchain security firm PeckShield Alert flagged renewed activity from wallet addresses tied to…

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MEXC Unveils $100 Million Guardian Fund to Safeguard Users Against Security Threats

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Binance SAFU in Crypto Explained: Meaning, Origin, and How It Works

Binance SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) is an emergency insurance fund established by Binance in July 2018. The fund was created as a means to reimburse victims of security The post Binance SAFU in Crypto Explained: Meaning, Origin, and How It Works appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Why Bitcoin Pepe could be the next big investment as France’s Bpifrance backs crypto

France’s Bpifrance has unveiled a €25M fund dedicated to cryptocurrencies. This could be great news for emerging projects like Bitcoin Pepe. The project’s mission is to merge Bitcoin’s robust security with Solana-like scalability.

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Trump Media Executives Enter Crypto—$180 Million SPAC Announced

Top executives from the Trump Media & Technology Group have collaborated to launch a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The company aims to raise roughly $179 million to fund its expansion into blockchain, crypto, and data security.

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UK Bitcoin investment under fire: 'Strategic' or 'strange' move?

UK pension fund criticized for investing 3% of its portfolio in Bitcoin amid volatility concerns. Experts debate Bitcoin's role in pensions, weighing innovation against financial security risksThe post UK Bitcoin investment under fire: 'Strategic' or 'strange' move? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

M2, a UAE-based crypto exchange, experienced a significant security breach that resulted in the loss of $13. 7 million in digital assets. In a Nov. 1 statement, the exchange disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct.

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After cyber attack on WazirX, rival CoinDCX forms Rs 500 M investors protection fund

CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange has announced the establishment of a Crypto Investors Protection Fund (CIPF) to compensate users for losses in rare scenarios like a security breach or other such adverse events.

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OPSEC crypto plummets 89% amid security breach, details here

OpSec faced a breach leading to unauthorized fund extraction from their staking contract. OpSec responded by migrating their marketing and development wallets to newly isolated ones.  In a The post OPSEC crypto plummets 89% amid security breach, details here appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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BlackRock’s BUIDL fund backs Mountain Protocol’s wUSDM stablecoin

BlackRock's BUIDL fund now supports Mountain Protocol's wUSDM, increasing its security and utility for DeFi applications. The post BlackRock’s BUIDL fund backs Mountain Protocol’s wUSDM stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin Boom In Bangkok: Ultra-Rich Get Exclusive Access To New ETF

Thailand has taken its first tentative steps into the world of Bitcoin with the launch of a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) aimed at high net-worth individuals and institutions. This comes amidst a global surge in interest in cryptocurrencies, but with Thai regulators taking a cautious approach, prioritizing security and controlled access for beginners. Related Reading: […]

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Luna Foundation moves $95 million in crypto to new wallet citing enhanced security

The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has transferred approximately $95 million in crypto to a new wallet, aligning with recent plans to enhance fund security. On-chain data from blockchain Arkham Intelligence showed that the Foundation shifted 1.

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Top Cryptos To Watch – ETH Gets ETF Approval, Rollblock (RBLK) Presale Sees Record Sign-Ups, Coinbase Enables XRP Trading in NY

Crypto trends have been a buzz in recent days following a series of notable developments surrounding top crypto coins in the industry. In one of the biggest crypto developments, the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally approved the Spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) after months of lobbying.

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Litecoin founder believes an LTC ETF will be approved

Litecoin founder Charlie Lee believes the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Lee shared his views during a recent interview with Bitcoin Bros, noting that its likely not if but when this happens.

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Bitget Announces Partnership with Matrixport’s Cactus Custody to Improve Institutional Crypto Asset Security

Bitget, a prominent crypto exchange and Web3 company has recently formed a collaboration with Cactus Custody, a subsidiary of Matrixport. This partnership aims to provide Oasis fund custody services and off-exchange settlement services.

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Bitget Partners with Matrixport’s Cactus Custody to Enhance Institutional Crypto Asset Security

Victoria, Seychelles, April 4th, 2024, Chainwire Bitget, the world’s leading crypto exchange and Web3 company, has announced a partnership with Cactus Custody, a subsidiary of Matrixport, to offer Oasis fund custody services and off-exchange settlement services.

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Where BlackRock Goes, Liquidity Flows

BlackRock and Securitize’s new digital assets fund is a game-changer for tokenization and the wider regulated market, says Peter Gaffney, head of research at Security Token Advisors.

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North Korean hackers have stolen $3B in crypto to bankroll weapons program — UN Security Council

A UN report reveals that North Korean hackers have stolen over $3B in crypto to fund the DPRK's weapons programs.

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Elusiv Raises $3.5 Million in Seed Funding Round Co-Led by LongHash Ventures and Staking Facilities Ventures

Elusiv, a compliant privacy protocol, raised $3. 5 Million to build out its development team, fund security audits, and bring its solution to multiple blockchains. The seed funding was co-led by LongHash Ventures and Staking Facilities Ventures and also included Jump Crypto, NGC Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Anagram, Cogitent Ventures, Equilibrium, Marin Ventures, Token Ventures, Moonrock […] The post Elusiv Raises $3.

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Pentagon’s DARPA taps Inca Digital to map crypto threat to national security

DARPA will fund Inca Digital’s research in a project expected to lead to an… The post Pentagon’s DARPA taps Inca Digital to map crypto threat to national security appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Ukraine Blocks Crypto Wallets Used To Fund Russia Invasion

Ukraine government has seized and blocked the crypto wallets which were affiliated to raising funds for Russian military campaign. According to Security Service of Ukraine, a lot of foreign crypto companies helped Ukraine seize the funds.

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Ukraine seizes $19,500 from crypto wallet dedicated to supporting Russian forces

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said on August 24 that it seized $19,500 from a crypto wallet that was being used to fund a Russian group, according to a press release. The post Ukraine seizes $19,500 from crypto wallet dedicated to supporting Russian forces appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Security Token Group Closes $3 million Series A, Strategic Investment from Blizzard Fund, Exodus, Blue Bay Ventures

Security Token Group a venture studio focused on building financial infrastructure to support the growth and development of the security token industry, is excited to...

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CertiK Closes $60M Round, Raises Total of $148M in 2 Weeks

SoftBank Vision Fund and Tiger Global led a new $60 million funding round for the blockchain security firm.

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Cannabis Company to raise funds by selling equity via Crypto

Global Cannabis Capital, a fund that invests in Latin American cannabis companies, is planning to raise funds to expand with the sale of security tokens to private investors.   As Cannabis users around the world light up to celebrate 420, a different campaign to help future investment in the industry is gathering momentum with crypto tokens.

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Binance Adds $1 Billion To Its SAFU Funds to Back Users In Case Of Hack

Considering the risk of possible exploit in the network, the giant exchange Binance introduces Security Asset Funds for Users (SAFU) valued at $1 billion. The emergency insurance fund is comprised of BTC, BUSD, and BNB that secures exchange users’ interests and aims to back victim users in a possible theft. The SAFU funds are gathered, […]

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CoinEx Charity Launches $10 Million Charity Fund to Improve Global Public Welfare

According to estimates in The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021, by 2030, around 660 million people will remain hungry. To...

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer says Dogecoin (DOGE) is a security

Jim Cramer, a one-time hedge fund manager and the host of CNBC’s Mad Money, believes Dogecoin (DOGE/USD) is a security, and people should be careful while investing in the token. He shared his sentiments through a tweet on January 20, noting that investing in the 11th-largest cryptocurrency is a dangerous venture.

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Top security crypto wallet NGRAVE raises $6M in seed round

NGRAVE, the self-described “coldest” crypto hardware wallet, finalized a seed round fundraise of $6 million, Invezz learned from a press release. The wallet creator attracted interest from well-known investors such as Morningstar Ventures, DFG Group, Woodstock Fund, Spark Digital Capital, Mapleblock Capital, Moonrock Capital, and a number of private angel investors and key opinion leaders.

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Finance Redefined: Two DeFi hacks top $120M, and $500M Algo Fund launches, Nov. 26–Dec. 3

MonoX and BadgerDAO suffer callous security attacks, Borderless Capital opens a $500-million fund to advance Algorand’s ecosystem, and Iota is to launch Assembly in early 2022 — all coming to you in this week’s Finance Redefined.

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Finance Redefined: Near’s $800M fund, Miami embraces crypto, Oct. 22–29

Near protocol allocates $800 million to its DeFi ecosystem, and Immunefi raises $5.5 million to advance its security service — all of this and more coming to you in this week’s Finance Redefined.

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Is Ethereum (ETH) a Security? CFTC's Commissioner Brian Quintenz Answers

Seasoned fund manager and policy advisor once and for all removes any uncertainty

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Crypto investment fund manager Hodl.nl to secure assets through Ledger Vault

Ledger Enterprise Solutions, the enterprise division of blockchain security and infrastructure provider, Ledger, announced it has entered into an agreement with Netherlands-based cryptocurrency investment fund manager Hodl.

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Jessica Walker Representing BIC to MC Draper Goren Holm’s Security Token Summit 2021

Los Angeles, CA & HK — March 18, 2021 — BeInCrypto is pleased to announce its participation and support of this year’s Master of Ceremonies at the 3rd annual Security Token Summit (STS) hosted by blockchain venture studio and fund Draper Goren Holm.

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BeInCrypto and Security Token Summit Team Up To Educate Masses on Digital Securities

Los Angeles & HK — March 4, 2021 — BeInCrypto is thrilled to announce its partnership with the 3rd annual Security Token Summit (STS) hosted by blockchain venture studio and fund Draper Goren Holm.

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U.S. Lawmakers Examining Cryptocurrencies’ Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

U.S. lawmakers will discuss whether or not terrorists use cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems to fund attacks on Thursday. Crypto in Terrorism Funding The House Financial Services Committee subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy revealed further details concerning its hearing on domestic terrorism funding late Wednesday, together with witness testimony. While cryptocurrencies aren’tRead More

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$10M Fund From Cosmos-Based Terra Will Gladly Back DeFi Projects on Ethereum

The fund will pay for the one thing devs can't do internally: security audits.

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Libonomy rating by Coinstelegram.Fund

In the Coinstelegram.fund rating, the project received the highest rating: 5 out of 5 points Blockchain technologies are one of the leading directions for the development of our world. The decentralized registry and the capabilities it provides have revolutionized the concept of finance, security, and independence of data operations in just a few years. To […]

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Liberty Launches First Tokenized Real Estate Fund

Security fund Liberty Real Estate is opening an investment round of $30 million for a security token. The new token will allow users to invest in a diversified portfolio of net lease real estate in the United States.

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Symbol blockchain to host whisky fund and central bank collectibles at launch

Symbol, the forthcoming enterprise and security token-focussed blockchain from the team behind XEM, will host a whiskey fund and Lithuanian collectible token at launch.

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KuCoin Hack Update: 11 Crypto Projects Freeze the Stolen Tokens

Over the weekend, KuCoin lost about $275 million in BTC, XRP, BSV, XLM, TRX, stablecoins, ETH, and other ERC-20 tokens in a security breach. As we reported, the cryptocurrency exchange took full responsibility for the hack, obviously, and promised to cover all the losses through its Insurance Fund.

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