The vulnerability allegedly allows Web3 apps using the Starknet protocol to bypass the security protection of private keys in MPC wallets, potentially exposing users’ private keys to wallet providers.
Binance launches anti-scam campaign after Hong Kong pilot run
The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers.
HyperPlay game aggregator alpha launched, features in-built Web3 wallet
The game aggregator will allow users to link their Web3 wallets to various games through crypto wallet provider MetaMask.
Coinbase launches grassroots campaign for pro-crypto policy in the U.S.
The company provided a link for voters to sign up so that they can gain information about local politicians’ crypto policies
Uniswap DAO debate shows devs still struggle to secure cross-chain bridges
Developers face tradeoffs between making bridges upgradeable to fix bugs versus making them decentralized.
Snow Crash manuscript that coined the term ‘Metaverse’ to be auctioned by Sotheby’s
The manuscript is part of a larger series of physical and digital items related to the famous book.
Composable Finance CEO denies legal violations as CTO steps down
The CTO stepped down from the DeFi-focused infrastructure firm on Feb. 20, but not without some allegations aimed at his former company and its CEO.
Platypus attack exploited incorrect ordering of code, auditor claims
The misordered lines caused a solvency check to be performed before the user’s amount, factor, and rewardDebt had been set to zero
DexibleApp aggregator hacked for $2M via ‘selfSwap’ function
The buggy function was intended to allow users to provide their own routing information, but the code did not limit routers to a pre-approved list.
‘Bit-tendo’ prototype offers Bitcoin retro games for bars, conferences
The prototype software allows players to earn Bitcoin by playing retro games
Binance CEO: crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins
The Binance CEO claimed that algorithmic USD stablecoins may become more popular as well, although they “have risks.”
SecretDAO votes to restructure foundation after public spat between organizations
The new foundation will be governed by a board of 3 or more members, and no organization will hold more than one seat.
3AC and CoinFLEX launch website, waitlist for crypto claims exchange
The exchange will allow crypto bankruptcy claims to be traded, according to an official Twitter announcement.
Uniswap’s BNB deployment should use multiple bridges, claims LIFI CEO
The LIFI executive proposed that a team of four researchers be appointed to study the idea of a multi-bridge approach.
ConsenSys CEO: ‘We’ve retained virtually all of our capabilities’ after job cuts
The executive stated that the layoffs were due to concerns about “macroeconomic and geopolitical” issues that may affect the venture capital markets.
Scammers are targeting crypto users with new ‘zero value TransferFrom’ trick
The trick allows the attacker to confirm zero-value transactions from the victim’s wallet, hijacking the user’s transaction history.
‘Decentralized Infura’ may help prevent Ethereum app crashes: Interview
The initial “Dfura” marketplace, which is currently in development, is expected to include up to 10 Web3 data providers.
Overstock-funded tZERO Crypto exchange will shut down March 6
Once a highly touted exchange, tZERO facilitates securities offerings, some of which are blockchain tokens.
Euro stablecoin launched in Finland, claims to be first approved in the EU
USDC issuer Circle Inc. previously released a euro-backed stablecoin that is regulated in the United States.
Wormhole wins second ‘temp check’ to become bridge for Uniswap governance
Wormhole got over 60% of the vote in the Uniswap DAO referendum, with LayerZero coming in second.