Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites.
Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts
Unpatched Ethereum Clients Pose 51% Attack Risk, Says Report
Ethereum clients that still haven’t patched known vulnerabilities pose a security risk to the entire network, according to new research.
Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps
This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet.
Uphold Integrates Ledger Tools to Boost Crypto Storage Solution
Payments startup Uphold is implementing hardware and software from Ledger’s Vault to improve its cold storage solution for investors.
Munich Re Insures Curv’s Crypto Wallet To the Tune of $50 Million
Crypto wallet firm Curv has obtained up to $50 million of insurance coverage for institutional customers from Munich Re.
Binance’s Compliance Drive Continues With New Elliptic Partnership
Binance has partnered with blockchain analytics startup Elliptic to combat money laundering as it continues to expand.
New Crypto-Mining Malware Targeting Asian Firms With NSA Tools
A new form of malware discovered by Symantec is targeting enterprises using leaked NSA tools to infect networks and mine monero.
Ether Thief Found Stealing Funds With Weak Private Keys
A security consultancy found that an unknown person or group has been undertaking a sophisticated scheme to steal ether from weakly-protected addresses.
Crypto Custodian BitGo One-Ups Gemini With Advanced Security Exam
BitGo says it’s passed an advanced security review by an outside monitor, claiming to be the first crypto startup to receive this level of certification.
Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report
The average payout for ransomware attacks rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2019 – largely due to one variant called Ryuk.
PayPal Wins Patent for Way to Defend Against Crypto Ransomware
Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects.
Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push
Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.
US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks
A U.S. Department of Energy lab is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants.
Hold-It-Yourself Crypto Exchange LGO to Roll Out Hardware Wallet in Q2
Non-custodial exchange LGO Markets has built its own hardware storage device and will also offer multi-signature wallets through BitGo.
Next Bitcoin Core Release to Finally Let Hardware Wallets Connect to Full Nodes
It’s a moment true bitcoin nerds have been waiting for. In the coming release of Bitcoin Core, the 18th version of the cryptocurrency’s most widely used software, the code will finally, natively allow users to connect bitcoin full nodes to hardware wallets. It sounds technical, but it’s a big step for the security of the […]
Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab
Kraken has introduced enforced two-factor authentication (2FA) and a dedicated security lab, aimed at enhancing client security experience.
Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don’t Have Clear KYC Policies: Report
Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a “high” level of anti-money laundering procedures.
Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC
Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.
Casa-Branded Case Brings Military Tech to Bitcoin Wallet Protection
Casa has just rolled out radio wave-screening “Faraday bags” as the ultimate cypherpunk accessory for bitcoin hardware wallets.
BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token
Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now lets clients compliantly store the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.