Tagged: security

August 26, 2025 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys, is making strides with the aim of improving the Web3 ecosystem. With (a reported) over 100 million users globally, the platform has recently unveiled a series of updates that promise to enhance user experience, security, and accessibility… 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

August 7, 2025 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a report released by TRM Labs, titled Shadow Bankers: Illicit Actors in Crypto Networks, the blockchain analytics firm delves into the clandestine world of cryptocurrency-enabled financial crime. The document provides a comprehensive analysis of how illicit actors exploit decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized exchanges, and… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Legion, a browser-native AI Security Operations Center (SOC), is reporting a $38 million Seed round while emerging from stealth mode. The company notes that it has previously raised an early seed round. According to a note from the company, funding was led by Coatue, with… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Carabinieri Corps and Intesa Sanpaolo, represented respectively by the Commander General Gen. C.A. Salvatore Luongo and General Antonio De Vita, Chief Security Officer of Intesa Sanpaolo, “to promote the prevention and fight against financial fraud.” The collaboration between… 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

June 30, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has recently made significant strides in expanding its regulatory footprint, operational strategy, and commitment to user education. The company secured a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, relocated its global headquarters to Wyoming, USA, and released findings… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is evolving, driven by increasing global adoption and the need for robust frameworks to ensure trust, security, and compliance. Recent insights from Chainalysis highlight three critical areas shaping the industry: the global push for crypto regulation, the security risks surrounding stablecoins, and… Read More

June 21, 2025 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX announce that they’ve achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the world’s standard for information security management systems. This milestone / achievement reinforces their position as a global enabler of digital asset security, confirming that their robust security framework “not only meets but exceeds the international standards… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Kaspersky study found that 7% of industrial organizations tackle vulnerabilities only when necessary. This leaves them exposed to unplanned downtime, production losses and the reputational and financial damages “that can result from possible cyber breaches.” This alarming trend was highlighted in a survey conducted… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance continues to drive innovation in the blockchain ecosystem through a series of impactful updates. From boosting altcoin and digital assets liquidity to advancing Web3 wallet security and aiding global law enforcement, Binance’s initiatives highlight its commitment to accessibility, safety, and real-world utility. Binance is… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) continues to shape the future of digital finance through strategic partnerships, robust security initiatives, and technological advancements. Recent updates highlight Coinbase’s efforts to integrate USD Coin (USDC) as collateral for futures trading, its pivotal role in establishing blockchain security standards, and its innovative… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 11:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain ecosystem continues to face significant security challenges, as highlighted by SlowMist’s May 2025 Security Report and their analysis of unrestricted large language models (LLMs) posing new risks to cryptocurrency security. According to the SlowMist Hacked Archive, May 2025 saw Web3 security incidents resulting… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, a private gathering under Chatham House rules gathered industry professionals in order to tackle a looming threat to Bitcoin: quantum computing. Fred Krueger, a prominent figure in the crypto space, shared key insights from the discussion on X, highlighting the urgent need for Bitcoin… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve, presenting opportunities and challenges for developers and users. Recent analyses from CertiK shed light on critical incidents and emerging technologies shaping the Web3 ecosystem. CertiK unveils three key updates: an incident analysis of the Cork… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The majority of industrial organizations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at “over $1,000,000, while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5,000,000, and for some, it surpasses $10,000,000.” These findings were revealed in a joint study “conducted by Kaspersky and VDC Research.” A… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant cybersecurity incident, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a prominent data broker, disclosed that the personal information of approximately 364,000 individuals was compromised in a data breach that occurred in December 2024. The breach, which has raised alarms about the security of sensitive personal data,… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the world’s leading asset manager, recently issued a notable warning about the future of Bitcoin in its updated iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing, submitted in early May 2025. The firm, overseeing assets worth more than $11.6 trillion—greater than the combined GDP of… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency boom has minted a new class of ultra-wealthy investors and executives, but their digital fortunes are increasingly attracting dangerous attention. As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surge in value, criminals are increasingly targeting crypto elites with violent tactics, prompting a surge in demand for… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a historic $1.375 billion settlement with Google, marking the largest state-level data privacy settlement in U.S. history. The agreement reportedly resolves two lawsuits filed in 2022 that accused Google of unlawfully collecting Texans’ personal data, including location information,… Read More