The German government recently made headlines by selling off its entire Bitcoin holdings in just two weeks. This massive Bitcoin dump was attributed to the need to raise funds for criminal proceedings related to the seizure of digital assets from the infamous movie piracy website, movie2k. The government disclosed that the sale proceeds amounted to
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Recently, a blockchain security firm called Cyvers Alert made a shocking revelation about the Indian exchange WazirX. According to the report, WazirX was exploited for approximately $235 million in a series of suspicious transactions involving their Safe Multisig wallet on the ETH network. The total amount of $234.9 million was transferred to a new address,
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright has long claimed to be the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. However, recent developments have brought these claims into question. A ruling in the COPA vs. Wright case revealed that Wright may face charges of perjury and forgery of documents for providing false testimony during the trial. Wright has
The recent phishing scam on Blur Marketplace that resulted in an investor losing $240,000 worth of NFTs sheds light on the evolving tactics scammers are using in the digital asset space. Unlike traditional phishing schemes that rely on deceiving emails or messages, this attack was a well-orchestrated technical maneuver. The scammer exploited a vulnerability in
In a bid to bolster security within the cryptocurrency industry, Kraken recently announced its collaboration with other major players to co-found the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC). The purpose of this nonprofit organization is to establish uniform security standards across the crypto sector, with the goal of addressing critical security threats such as fraud, nation-state
The crypto market intelligence platform, Messari, recently made headlines by declaring independence from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis boldly stated that the company will be waging a war against the regulator, citing the SEC’s stringent approach to the emerging industry. This move signifies a significant shift in the relationship between crypto
The cryptocurrency industry is a fast-paced and ever-evolving ecosystem, full of exciting developments and innovations. However, with these advancements also comes the looming threat of hackers and malicious actors who are constantly on the lookout to exploit vulnerabilities, especially among novice users. One particular sector that often falls victim to such attacks is the meme
Recent price movements in the cryptocurrency market, particularly with Bitcoin, have once again highlighted the extreme volatility that investors have come to expect. The sudden drop below $54,000 on July 5 served as a stark reminder of just how quickly fortunes can change in the world of digital assets. Over the past month, Bitcoin has
Olubukola Akinwumi, the deputy director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recently made allegations against cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to Akinwumi’s testimony in a legal case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Binance and its executive, Tigran Gambaryan, are being accused of conducting transactions that are typically reserved for authorized banks
The recent revelation by blockchain security firm CertiK regarding a critical vulnerability in crypto exchange Kraken’s deposit system has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. The firm uncovered an issue in Kraken’s deposit system that failed to differentiate between various internal transfer statuses, leading to a deeper probe into the potential for malicious actors to