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February 14, 2026 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has recently shared critical analyses on the shifting landscapes of cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting both hurdles in the United States and progressive advancements in Dubai. These updates underscore the firm’s expertise in navigating security and compliance amid global crypto developments, offering key… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of decentralized finance and wagering / forecasting platforms, prediction markets have emerged as a powerful tool for gauging collective wisdom on future events. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has released its comprehensive 2026 Skynet Prediction Markets Report, highlighting the sector’s growth and… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The the nascent ecosystem of blockchain and decentralized finance, security remains a paramount concern. Blockchain security firm CertiK has recently highlighted critical areas of risk: sophisticated physical coercion tactics known as wrench attacks and technical exploits in cross-chain protocols. These insights underscore the multifaceted nature… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the midst of the 2026 World Economic Forum held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, conversations around blockchain and decentralized technologies are gaining momentum. As Web3 evolves from niche experiments to mainstream institutional adoption, the need for robust infrastructure has never been clearer. CertiK, a key player… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security company CertiK, known for its expertise in auditing smart contracts and offering real-time risk assessment tools for cryptocurrency initiatives, is actively considering an initial public offering (IPO). This latest development comes as CertiK’s market valuation has climbed to approximately $2 billion, signaling strong… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of decentralized finance, web3 and blockchain, staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and shifting regulatory demands is becoming vital. Recent analyses from blockchain security firm CertiK highlight two key areas: a major security breach in a DeFi protocol and strategies for… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of blockchain, web3, and decentralized cryptocurrency platforms, security remains a paramount objective but still not enough is being done to ensure adequate consumer protection and safeguard user assets. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has recently shared several key updates that underscore its… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security and cryptocurrency focused firm CertiK has released pivotal updates that shed light on regulatory shifts and technical advancements. These reports not only recap the transformative year of 2025 but also chart a course for 2026, while delving into the practical applications of zero-knowledge… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has released the Hack3D: The Skynet Web3 Security Report for 2025, a data-driven examination of Web3 security trends, key vulnerabilities, as well as threat intelligence across the Web3 space. CertiK’s Skynet Hack3D reports offer deep dives into the different exploits and major trends that… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has noted that privacy coins are cryptocurrencies engineered to significantly improve user anonymity by effectively obscuring transaction data (such as sender identities, transaction amounts, transaction history, etc.). CertiK explained that, unlike pseudonymous virtual currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), privacy coins tend to employ more… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. digital asset regulatory environment has transformed considerably in 2025 to provide a clearer statutory framework, according to an update from CertiK. New federal legislation and administrative reforms are now more aligned around how digital assets are being issued, traded, and custodied. CertiK noted… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has recently joined forces with Korean gaming firm WEMADEin order to launch the Global Alliance of KRW Stablecoin (GAKS), to provide comprehensive security audit services for StableNet, Korea’s dedicated mainnet infrastructure for the complete lifecycle of KRW stablecoins. At blockchain focused CertiK, they claim… Read More

November 17, 2025 @ 9:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wallet-drainer and phishing toolkits are surging, with ~$500M drained in 2024 and crypto losses hitting $3.1B in H1 2025 alone. Point-in-time audits aren’t enough without continuous monitoring and revocation playbooks. We recently caught up with Natalie Newson, Senior Blockchain Investigator at CertiK to better understand how “drainer-as-a-service”… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model has matured from a somewhat niche corporate strategy into a growing market, with public firms holding more than $130 billion in digital assets. This particular DAT model, which defines a class of public firms accumulating digital assets as a… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK noted that Aleo Systems has developed a Layer 1 blockchain named Aleo, focusing on privacy achieved via the use of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and various other cryptographic methods. CertiK explained that unlike most popular or widely-used blockchains, where data used and created by transactions… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The web3 and blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, with interoperability between major ecosystems like Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) and the Cosmos network emerging as critical infrastructure. CertiK‘s recent insights aim to delve into this convergence, analyzing it through the framework of layered blockchain architecture—a model… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The tokenization of Real World Assets (RWAs) is reshaping the financial landscape, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. By bringing assets like real estate, commodities, and securities onto blockchain networks, tokenization unlocks unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. However, as outlined… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, offering opportunities for tech advancements but also presenting significant security challenges. Blockchain security firm CertiK recently shared key updates that shed light on pressing issues and advanced solutions in the space. These updates—a case study on LottieFiles incidents highlighting… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin market has solidified its role as a growing part of the global financial ecosystem, with a surge in adoption and transaction volume in the first half of 2025. According to CertiK’s Skynet Stablecoin Spotlight Report: H1 2025, the total stablecoin supply climbed from… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 6:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem, built on the promise of decentralized technologies, continues to face significant security challenges as it grows into a cornerstone of global finance, according to CertiK, a blockchain security firm, which has released its Hack3d report. The Web3 Security Quarterly Report for Q2… Read More