Uber’s Former Security Chief Charged With Trying to Conceal Hack Using Bitcoin

Joseph Sullivan allegedly insisted that the hackers sign NDAs in exchange for $100,000 in bitcoin hush money. дальше »

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XRP Is Not a Security, Argues US Congressman Tom Emmer

The asset still has no official distinction, however.

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Former Uber CSO Tried To Cover Up 2016 Hack By Paying $100k In Bitcoin To The Hackers

Uber’s former Chief Security Officer is currently at odds with the law after the authorities found out about what he did while working for the ride-hailing company back in 2016. Apparently, Joseph Sullivan decided to not involve the authorities when Uber was hacked and the criminals demanded $100,000 in Bitcoin. The then CSO is alleged […] дальше »

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INX To Launch A $117M Security Token IPO; Will Use Funds to Develop Its Crypto Exchange

INX, a Gibraltar-based crypto exchange, would finally conduct the Initial Public Offering (IPO) on August 24 for its SEC-registered hybrid token. The exchange aims to sell its hybrid token at $0. 90 apiece ad raise nearly $111 million from the sale of 133 million tokens. дальше »

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Uber Ex-Security Chief Silently Paid Hackers $100,000 in Bitcoin in Hush Money

Uber Technologies’ former chief security officer was charged with covering up a data breach in 2016 that compromised the personal information of 57 million drivers and users. Ex-CSO Joseph Sullivan is charged with obstruction of justice and failing to report the knowledge of felony, according to a statement from US attorney David L. Anderson in […] дальше »

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Ethereum (ETH) price breaks nearby support as block rewards are cut by 75%

Ethereum (ETH) price is trading over 3% lower today as the sellers attempt to force a correction below the $400 mark. Separately, the latest Ethereum improvement proposal (EIP) will cut block rewards by 75% and was condemned by miners who think the proposal will hurt the network’s security. дальше »

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Ethereum Classic Labs announces new security plan

The Ethereum Classic Labs, which is the incubator for the Ethereum Classic blockchain, has announced an ambitious plan to keep the platform secure. In a tweet, ETC Labs stated that they were implementing immediate improvements to the network following the recent 51% attacks where hackers made away with approximately $7. дальше »

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UK’s FCA awarded operational licenses to Archax and Gemini

UK-based digital security exchange, Archax, and Gemini, belonging to the Winklevoss twins, are now licensed to operate in the country which has been confirmed through the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) website. дальше »

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‘Ripple’s XRP Is Not a Security’, Says U.S. Congressman

Coinspeaker ‘Ripple’s XRP Is Not a Security’, Says U. S. CongressmanThe American delegate from Minnesota Tom Emmer hosted the first “Cryptocurrency Town Hall” where he said Ripple's XRP is not a security urging lawmakers to make policies that support growth in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. дальше »

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XRP Is Not A Security, US Congressman Tom Emmer Declares

Ripple’s XRP is not a security, according to representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota. Emmer, who is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) said this as he led the first-ever cryptocurrency townhall. дальше »

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Биржа INX проведет IPO почти на $130 млн в конце августа

Базирующаяся в Гибралтаре криптовалютная биржа INX проведет первичное публичное предложение (IPO). INX Limited Announces Launch of Security Token IPOhttps://t. co/FWtDyXwyOR — INX (@INXLimited) August 20, 2020 Начало IPO намечено на 24 августа. дальше »

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CoinBurp Launches New Custody Integration with BitGo

London-based cryptocurrency trading platform CoinBurp launches new integration with BitGo Trust Company (BitGo), offering customers secure and insured qualified custody with BitGo’s pioneering multi-signature security. дальше »

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INX Exchange Launching SEC-Registered Hybrid Token/Share IPO This Week

INX will run the first SEC-registered security token offering in its IPO aiming to raise $111 million.

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Shock: Ethereum Miners Against Proposal to Reduce Block Rewards by 75%

The new EIP-2878 would reduce block rewards by 75% and has received sharp criticism from miners who say it will compromise the network’s security. дальше »

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INX Crypto Exchange to Launch $117M IPO Next Week

INX Ltd. said it will launch its long-awaited landmark IPO as soon as Monday, capping a nearly two-year journey for the startup cryptocurrency and security token exchange. дальше »

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Ethereum Classic Labs Proposes New Security Plan To Prevent Future 51% Attacks

In a published document on August 19, the ETC accelerator, Ethereum Classic Labs, released proposed solutions to further secure the network after two successive 51% attacks earlier in the month. The proposed plan, as mentioned before, will roll out in the next three to six months, with some of the security measures coming immediately. Immediate […] дальше »

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U.S. Representative Tom Emmer: ?My Position?s Very Clear. XRP Is Not a Security?

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer claims XRP, the cryptocurrency affiliated with blockchain company Ripple, is not a security дальше »

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ETC Labs Rolls Out Fixes to Thwart Further 51% Attacks on Ethereum Classic

Shaken by weeks of network-overwhelming hacks, ETC Labs has outlined its security response. дальше »

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Binance Helped Ukraine Police Catch Cybercriminals Laundering $42 Million in Crypto

Working together, Binance and the Ukrainian authorities captured the criminal gang that ran a ransomware campaign and laundered $42 million in cryptocurrencies over the last two years. The exchange revealed this security project just yesterday. дальше »

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UK Regulator Grants License to Digital Security Exchange Archax

The U.K. watchdog has granted several licenses to Archax that will allow it to become a "one-stop-shop" for the digital security space. дальше »

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CEX.IO Crypto Exchange Makes CryptoCompare’s Top-10

The international cryptocurrency exchange CEX. IO made it into the CryptoCompare top 10 July 2020 report, with an overall A grade. The CryptoCompare Exchange Benchmark rating evaluates over 165 exchanges around the world on aspects like adherence to regulations, platform security, liquidity, asset diversity, senior management team, API connectivity stability and performance, and number of negative […] The post CEX. дальше »

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Here are the Top Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) of 2020

The exponential rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the crypto industry has run alongside the increasing popularity of decentralized exchanges (DEX). This hardly comes as a surprise as DEXes not only offer several benefits over the traditional centralized exchanges (CEX), such as user-custody of funds, privacy protection, and robust security mechanism but also stay trueRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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JCI US and Trend Micro partner to research and develop SIM card-based mobile network security solutions

JCI US Inc., a subsidiary of Japan Communications Inc., , and provider of secure and reliable communications, and Trend Micro Inc. (T: 4704), a global... дальше »

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Coinbase определила четыре критерия для листинга токенов ERC-20

Криптовалютная биржа Coinbase назвала ключевые технические характеристики для листинга токенов стандарта ERC-20. Interested in learning more about getting a token listed on Coinbase? Here are the qualities and security best practices we look for in every ERC-20 token: https://t. дальше »

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A Philosophy of Blockchain Validation

See also: A Proof of Stake Design Philosophy The Meaning of Decentralization Engineering Security through Coordination Problems One of the most powerful properties of a blockchain is the fact that every single part of the blockchain's execution can be independently validated. дальше »

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Ontology rolls out new decentralized identity system for DeFi users

Ontology has announced the launch of its new decentralized solution. The network unveiled this news via a blog post on August 11, noting that the solution would offer crypto adopters more security. дальше »

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Sectigo Releases Quantum-Safe Kit for Enterprises to Test New Quantum-Resistant Crypto

Sectigo, a leading provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, announced the launch of Sectigo Quantum Labs to help organizations prepare for... дальше »

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tZERO security token price surge continues

The native token for the leading security token exchange platform builder, tZERO, has risen significantly in the last quarter and continues its rise during August. The technology provider has been active in building new platforms and signing partnerships. дальше »

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Digital currency security firm CYBAVO introduces Bitcoin SV support to suite of enterprise products

CYBAVO, the digital currency security and asset management firm, today officially announces support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) across its suite of enterprise products. CYBAVO offer... дальше »

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OKEx May Delist Ethereum Classic If It Doesn’t Upgrade Its Security

ETC’s bad month isn’t over yet.

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BitMEX Announces New ID Verification Programme for Enhanced Security

Coinspeaker BitMEX Announces New ID Verification Programme for Enhanced SecurityBitMEX revealed plans to begin ID verification by the 28th of August. Users are expected to complete the process within six months. дальше »

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BitMEX announces that users have six months to finish KYC

The crypto industry is starting to see some progress in regards to regulations, or at the very least, it is trying to self-regulate in order to avoid potential problems. As always, the goal is to find a compromise between serving its users the way they want to be served, and satisfying the authorities that demand strict rules to ensure users’ security. дальше »

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Anchorage Is Streamlining Custody of Tokensoft’s ERC-1404 Security Tokens

The new partnership will add direct custodial support for Arcoin and INX, the upcoming INX Limited security token. дальше »

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Figuring Out Who’s to Blame for DeFi’s Persistent Security Issues

Is Ethereum’s architecture to blame for the growth of decentralized finance hacks, and will the network upgrade make the sector more secure? дальше »

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YAM has crashed by 99% after security flaw was found

YAM crashed from $167 to $0.6 in minutes, with over $750k worth of Curve...

The post YAM has crashed by 99% after security flaw was found appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Futurism Forum is happy to announce its international online conference on AI, Cyber Security, and Blockchain on October 6-8!

We are a team of industry experts with a huge R&D center bringing together the world’s leading minds to build tech communities of the future.

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How a Decentralized Randomness Beacon Could Boost Cryptographic Security

Filecoin will be the first protocol to use this production-ready version of drand to create decentralized, verifiable randomness for “leader selection.” дальше »

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Malevolent insiders and software errors: researchers revealed main hacking attack vectors on exchanges

At the Black Hat Security Conference, researchers detailed potential attack points that could be exploited by attackers to steal cryptocurrencies. Among the examples given were real cases that affected the operation of existing cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »

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Researchers Expose Key Security Weaknesses on Crypto Exchanges That Need to Be Addressed

During Wired’s Black Hat Security Conference, held on Aug. 6, Aumasson and Shlomovits discussed three key flaws on crypto exchanges storage of users’ funds. According to their research, crypto exchanges are time and again falling to these weaknesses due to weak or failure to correctly implement the security protocols. дальше »

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This American firm will custody Bitcoin donations for NGOs battling COVID

A Bitcoin nonprofit partnered with American custodian and security firm BitGo the past week to bring custody services to crypto donations, according to a release shared with CryptoSlate. The post This American firm will custody Bitcoin donations for NGOs battling COVID appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Researchers Find Flaws in Security Protocols Developed by Major Crypto Exchanges

Private key protocols for some crypto exchanges have been implemented with bugs that could have been exploited by a well-placed malicious party, researchers say. дальше »

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All Aboard the Bitcoin Express Says Max Keiser on Asian Capital Flight

For investors, Hong Kong has long served as the global financial system’s friendly intermediary with China. But after a year of social upheaval, the Chinese Government has imposed a comprehensive new national security law that would reportedly grant it “semi-autonomy” until 2048. дальше »

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AdEx Upgrades Token Economics With New Security Mining and Staking Incentive

Staking crypto tokens to generate rewards, and revenue is an enormous benefit for token holders. It is a great advantage on top of an asset’s role as an investment. So much so that it has sparked an entire trend of new coins, either with the above features or something similar to evolve alongside other projects. дальше »

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Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From Hong Kong Amid Financial Censorship Fears

Hong Kong investors are moving their gold offshore as China’s new national security law prompts fears of financial censorship. Some 10% of private holdings have been moved to safer jurisdictions such as Singapore and Switzerland since the beginning of protests in Hong Kong last year. дальше »

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Hong Kong Wealthy Move Gold Offshore: Why Bitcoin Is Better

Precious metal dealers in the political and protest torn Hong Kong claim that the wealthy are moving gold offshore following a new security law passed by Beijing in July. Investors fearing that their wealth is at risk and must be stored out of arm’s reach is a sign that the wealthy are ready for the […] дальше »

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Here’s What’s Actually Going on With the SEC and Republic’s STO

Republic is trying to swap one SEC exemption for another to move its security token from the private to public markets.

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Bityard Exchange: The Most Newbie-Friendly Exchange

Bityard is a cryptocurrency exchange for trading contracts. The site offers a convenient service for novice traders – even for those who have never worked with cryptocurrency. The Bityard exchange is distinguished by a simple interface, favorable trading conditions, and a high level of security. дальше »

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tZERO security token surges in value

The native token for the leading security token exchange platform builder, tZERO, has risen significantly in the last quarter. The technology provider has been active in building new platforms and signing partnerships. дальше »

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AdEx Network Upgrades ADX to Enter DeFi Space, Introduces Security Staking

The blockchain-powered advertising technology platform, AdEx Network has announced a major update that marks its foray into the DeFi space. It involves the deployment of an updated ADX token contract on the Ethereum network to enable token staking and security mining, along with availability of built-in flash loans. дальше »

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Updating the Bitcoin App to Enhance Security – Response to Monokh’s Disclosure

Today, we are releasing a new version of the Bitcoin app, as well as its derivatives. Version 1. 4. 6 is now available for the Ledger Nano X and the Ledger Nano S to implement countermeasures against a specific vulnerability, which we’d like to give more information on. дальше »

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