Bitcoin Whales, Not Retailers, Are Safe If The United States Government Begins Confiscating Coins: Analyst

Willy Woo, an on-chain analyst, took to X on April 29, raising concerns about the fate of retail Bitcoin investors if the world, especially the United States, plunges into a recession. Woo, referencing historical events, argues that while large Bitcoin holders, or “whales,” are likely to weather the storm since they control private keys of their coins, […] дальше »

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Open Source Al Bot Caught Stealing Cryptos

An unnamed AI bot includes a backdoor code that facilitates the theft of its users' private keys.

The post Open Source Al Bot Caught Stealing Cryptos appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Revealing the Crypto Rich List: Discover the Top 10 Wealthiest Crypto Individuals

A recent report by Arkham highlights the top 10 wealthiest crypto figures, with Justin Sun leading at $1.06 billion, though many face locked assets due to lost private keys. The post Revealing the Crypto Rich List: Discover the Top 10 Wealthiest Crypto Individuals appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Apple’s legal woes mount as vulnerability threatening crypto security comes to light

Academic researchers have unearthed a significant vulnerability within Apple’s M-series computing chips, potentially jeopardizing the security of private crypto keys. On the same day, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust case against the iPhone maker, alleging monopoly practices detrimental to consumers, developers, and competitors. дальше »

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Urgent Alert For Apple Mac Users: Your Cryptos Could Be At Risk

A newly identified vulnerability in Apple’s M-series processors could have dire implications for crypto users, with the potential to compromise the private keys essential for securing digital assets. дальше »

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8 Reasons to use a Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

Securing your bitcoin private keys is no simple task, and users need to select between software wallets, paper wallets, hardware wallets and even “brain wallets.” Here is 8 reasons to stick with hardware when securing your stack. дальше »

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Saving Seeds in DNA: Bitcoin as Information

Your Bitcoin private keys are simply bits of random information. Information can be encoded and stored in an incomprehensible number of ways, including DNA. дальше »

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Understanding Your Bitcoin Keys: Bip39 Seed Words

How large numbers and randomness secure your bitcoin, and what your seed phrase has to do with it. The first installment of “10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty” powered by Ledger. дальше »

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How Apple’s Quantum-Resistant Tech Can Strengthen Crypto Wallet Security

Crypto wallet vendors may benefit from a new Apple technology that can defeat attacks intended to compromise private keys. The post How Apple’s Quantum-Resistant Tech Can Strengthen Crypto Wallet Security appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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NFT Platform Behind Steve Aoki, Mike Tyson, NBA and More Announces Its Galaxis Engines Platform

Galaxis, the NFT platform, announced a new service this week that aims to serve as a decentralized backbone, empowering holders to earn the project’s token while mining and distributing essential launch keys. дальше »

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Terra Classic (LUNC) community votes on the proposal to burn all USTC tokens

While the Terra Luna ecosystem battles to recover, the LUNC community votes to burn all USTC stablecoins. The decision comes as the project saw renewed interest in the plan to burn over 8 million USTCs from the Risk Harbor Wallet, which lost security keys. дальше »

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Your Keys, Your Control: Why Self-Custody Is More Important than Ever

In 2023, crypto breaches led to significant losses, pushing the shift towards self-custody for financial security. This move towards personal wallets and private key management is essential in today’s vulnerable crypto market. дальше »

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Crypto Trading Firm Kronos Research Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker

Kronos Research was hacked in mid-November via stolen API keys, with the attacker making off with $25 million дальше »

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Lido node operator to rotate keys after security firm flags vulnerability

InfStones, a Lido node operator, will rotate its validator keys followng a vulnerability disclosure by blockchain security firm dWallet Labs. The vulnerability was acknowledged by Lido, which said its security team was working with the node operator to assess the scope and potential impact. дальше »

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Kronos Research halts trading following API key hack

Crypto trading and market making platform Kronos Research announced on November 19 that it had paused all trading activity after a hack incident involving compromised API keys. The crypto platform said halting trading was “in the interest of transparency” amid an investigation around the unauthorised access. дальше »

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Kronos Research Halts Operations After Losing $26 Million In Security Breach

Kronos Research, a Taipei-based market maker, trading firm, and venture capital fund, witnessed the withdrawal of significant amounts of crypto assets due to a breach of its security system.   Kronos Breach: Investigation Underway On Sunday, November 19, Kronos Research disclosed – via a post on X (formerly Twitter) – a security incident that involved unauthorized access to its API keys. дальше »

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How to backup your crypto wallet private keys

To securely backup your crypto wallet private keys, create an encrypted offline copy on a hardware wallet or write them on paper. дальше »

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Trust Wallet (TWT) plunges over 10% as Binance unveils new wallet

Binance’s new self-custodial crypto wallet will be tied to the exchange’s infrastructure, and users won’t be able to export private keys. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has become the latest company to roll out its non-custodial crypto wallet as its market volume… дальше »

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Ethereum: Mysterious Owner of 250,000 ETH, Who Lost Wallet Keys, Revealed

Close to one million Ethereum has been lost forever, and among this is 250,000 ETH bought from ETH ICO by this major investor дальше »

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Coinbase Director Links Ethereum ICO Whale to Estonian Bank Founder

Estonian banker Rain Lohmus reveals he lost keys to Ethereum wallet with 250k ETH now worth $474M from 2014 ICO. дальше »

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Why Creators Should Make NFTs the Keys to Unlock Special Features

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are evolving beyond being mere digital collectibles, transitioning into utility tokens that unlock special features. This shift, championed by industry experts, enhances user engagement, opens up new monetization avenues, and addresses environmental concerns, marking a significant stride towards a sustainable and functional digital asset ecosystem. дальше »

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LastPass Hack Drains $4.4 Million From Users, Urgent Asset Migration Advised

Users of the LastPass password manager application have now lost $4. 4 million worth of crypto assets in a single day. This development comes a year after LastPass shared that hackers had gained access to its cloud storage keys and dual storage container decryption keys. дальше »

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Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Officially Rolls Out 'Recover,' Unleashing Fresh Round of Snark

Recover involves users' private keys being encrypted, duplicated and divided into three pieces which are held with three different parties. дальше »

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Friend.Tech User Dumps Keys Worth $1.5M, Switches to Bitcoin dApp

Newer opportunities have stalled Friend.Tech’s initial growth wave, and applications such as New Bitcoin City are quickly emerging as one of the biggest bets. дальше »

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Bitcoin Asset Manager Onramp Unveils Multisig Platform, Adds BitGo to Custodians

Onramp is harnessing multisig security, in which multiple custodians control the private keys to the bitcoin being held, tapping BitGo to perform this role alongside Coincover and Kingdom Trust. дальше »

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Dogecoin Team Issues Critical Warning to DOGE Enthusiasts

In a recent tweet, the official Dogecoin Twitter account took a moment to reiterate a fundamental principle in the cryptocurrency world: “Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins. ” This concept has been brought back into the limelight, especially during the ongoing ‘crypto winter,’ a period characterized by prolonged market downturns and stagnation. дальше »

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Ordswap loses control of its website, urges users to recover keys

Ordswap has experienced a security breach that has led to phishing risks for users’ private keys and assets. An online tool has been introduced for MetaMask users to recover private keys. The incident underscores security concerns in crypto. дальше »

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Friend.tech announces new features following SIM-swapping attack

Friend.tech, the decentralized social network that allows users to buy and sell keys linked to X, announced a new feature via social media. дальше »

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OpenSea’s third-party security breach leaves API users vulnerable

OpenSea, a prominent NFT marketplace, has issued a warning to a subset of its users, urging them to rotate their application programming interface (API) keys. The warning comes after a security breach involving a third-party vendor potentially left their keys exposed. дальше »

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Alert: OpenSea API Keys Leaked

Following leak announcement by Nansen, top NFT marketplace OpenSea announced that its partner exposed some keys to malefactors дальше »

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OpenSea Cautions API Users Following Nansen Data Security Breach

OpenSea, a popular trading platform in the non-fungible token (NFT) space, has reportedly warned its users about the safety of their API keys. This action comes after Nansen disclosed that its customer data may have been compromised due to a security incident. дальше »

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CoinEx hack: Compromised private keys led to $70M theft

CoinEx confirms that compromised private keys gave hackers access to hot wallets, leading to a $70 million hack.

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Best Sniper Bots For friend.tech: The Top Sniper Bots for Buying Keys on Friend Tech

Friend Tech has exploded in popularity over the past few weeks, with users scrambling to buy keys of popular accounts. To get in early before prices rise, many traders are turning to sniper bots to get notifications the moment new keys are listed. дальше »

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Coreum (COREUM) Joins Ledger Live! Send, Receive & Stake Your Cosmos-Based Tokens

Things to know: – You can now create a Coreum (COREUM) account in Ledger Live Desktop and Mobile Android, as well as send, receive, and stake your Coreum tokens with your private keys securely stored in your Ledger device. дальше »

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How a Crypto Trader Lost $2,350,000 on $PERP in 72 Hours

Three days ago, a crypto whale—an individual or entity holding a significant amount of cryptocurrency—took a calculated risk. The whale set up a secure Multisignature (Multisig) wallet, a type of digital wallet requiring multiple keys to authorize a transaction. дальше »

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Base, the new Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase, joins the Ledger Live ecosystem!

Things to know: – You can now create a Base account in Ledger Live Desktop and Mobile Android to send and receive ETH, with your private keys securely stored in your Ledger device. – Base is a Layer 2 (L2) network built on top of the Ethereum blockchain, offering a user-friendly way for people to […] дальше »

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Youtuber Loses $60,000 In Crypto and NFTs After Exposing His Private Key While Live Streaming

A Brazilian YouTuber has found himself in a financial crisis after losing approximately $60,000 worth of cryptocurrencies and NFTs after inadvertently exposing his private keys during a live stream. дальше »

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How Infamous Chisel Malware Is Targeting Crypto Wallets and Exchanges

A malware strain originally targeting Ukraine military harvests data from Android devices, including information from crypto apps, and private keys. The post How Infamous Chisel Malware Is Targeting Crypto Wallets and Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How A Brazilian Crypto Streamer Lost $60K Due To Private Key Mishap

Ivan Bianco, a popular Brazilian crypto streamer known as Fraternidade Crypto, recently experienced a devastating loss of over $60,000 during a live-stream session. The event transpired when he inadvertently disclosed his private keys to the public, causing ripples of astonishment within the digital currency community. дальше »

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Live mishap: crypto YouTuber accidentally displays private keys, loses $60k

Brazilian streamer loses $60K in crypto on live YouTube broadcast, after mistakenly showing his private keys on screen дальше »

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How correlated is MicroStrategy stock to the Bitcoin price?

Kay Takeaways 1 in every 127 Bitcoins are owned by MicroStrategy The stock price tracks the price of Bitcoin remarkably well Despite price correlation, there are additional risks to the stock, while it violates the “not your keys, not your coins” mantra For investors unable to purchase Bitcoin directly, however, it does provide an alternative […] The post How correlated is MicroStrategy stock to the Bitcoin price? appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Friend.tech Frenzy: MEV Bots Pocket Over $2 Million On Platform By Sniping “Keys”

Barely two weeks after going live on the Base network, Friend. tech has grabbed the attention of the cryptocurrency space. At the same time, the decentralized social media platform has gained interest from numerous maximal extractable value (MEV) bot deployers. дальше »

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Bots amass over $2 million in profits on Friend.tech

Recent data from 21Co's research analyst Tom Wan, obtained more than 21,800 Keys in the past two weeks, shares Friend.tech resulted in a profitable yield of $2.1 million дальше »

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Known-plaintext attacks, explained

A known-plaintext attack exploits known pairs of plaintext and corresponding ciphertext to deduce encryption keys or methods.

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Bots net $2M in profits on decentralized platform Friend.tech amid rising user activity

Maximal extractable value (MEV) bots on the decentralized social media application Friend. tech have profited more than $2 million from the platform. Dune analytics data, compiled by 21Co’s research analyst Tom Wan, showed that 121 automated bots successfully acquired more than 21,800 Keys, resulting in a profit of $2. дальше »

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Bots Rake in Over $2 Million in Profits Sniping Friend.Tech Keys, Here’s How They Made Millions

According to recent data analyzed by crypto researcher @tomwanhh, so-called maximal extractable value (MEV) bots have been aggressively sniping Friend. Tech keys on the Ethereum blockchain and profiting heavily from the activity. дальше »

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Friend Or Foe? Friend.tech Social Media Platform Potentially Getting SEC Attention

Friend.tech, the pioneering decentralized social media platform developed by the creators of Stealcam, has taken the digital world by storm in its mere two weeks of existence.  This innovative app, built on Coinbase’s Base scaling network for Ethereum, has introduced a revolutionary concept – enabling users to buy and sell “keys,” originally referred to as […] дальше »

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Friend tech renames token to Keys amid speculation of SEC scrutiny

Decentralized social media platform Friend. tech has renamed its token to “Keys” to better align with its purpose, according to an Aug. 21 statement. Friend. tech, a decentralized app based on the Base Layer-2 network, said the original name, Shares, was a placeholder that needed to be changed to reflect its purpose better. дальше »

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Safeguard Your Crypto: Your Guide to the Top Crypto Hardware Wallets of 2023

In the wake of persistent exchange failures, hacks, and rug pulls, safeguarding your cryptocurrency has never been more critical. The most prudent approach to shielding your digital assets involves stashing your private keys offline in a dependable hardware wallet. дальше »

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German Programmer Could Lose $200 Million if He Can’t Find His Bitcoin Keys

German programmer Stefan Thomas could sustain $200 million in Bitcoin losses if he fails two remaining attempts to guess the password protecting his Bitcoin keys. The post German Programmer Could Lose $200 Million if He Can’t Find His Bitcoin Keys appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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