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GeneralBeginnerThe EOS Network has announced a significant rebranding, transitioning to “Vaulta” as it shifts its focus towards Web3 banking. This strategic move signifies a major pivot for the blockchain platform, which initially gained prominence during the 2018 initial coin offering (ICO) boom. The…
#banks#defi#finance
Microsoft has detected a new remote access trojan (RAT) designed to compromise cryptocurrency wallets stored in 20 different browser extensions for Google Chrome. In a blog post on March 17, Microsoft’s Incident Response Team reported that the malware, named StilachiRAT, was first identified in…
#crypto#microsoft#wallets
GeneralBeginnerCoinbase has announced its renewed push into the Indian cryptocurrency market, having secured registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This move signals a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand its global presence, particularly in a market with substantial growth…
#coinbase#crypto#india
GeneralBeginnerSmart contracts have surged in popularity across various sectors. Their main appeal lies in their ability to facilitate transactions without the need for intermediaries. What Are Smart Contracts? A smart contract is an automated agreement that executes predefined actions once its conditions are…
#decentralization#defi#gaming
GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reportedly exploring the use of blockchain technology and stablecoins in some of its operations. According to ProPublica, which cited a recorded meeting, internal documents, and insights from three officials familiar with the…
#donald-trump#stablecoins#united-states
GeneralBeginnerBinance has announced a significant shift in its token listing process, introducing a community-driven voting mechanism that will empower users to influence which digital assets are made available on the platform. This move reflects a growing trend within the cryptocurrency industry towards…
#binance#changpeng-zhao#crypto
GeneralBeginnerThe developer of SafeWallet has published a hack report detailing the cybersecurity breach that resulted in Bybit’s $1.4 billion hack in February. A forensic investigation by SafeWallet and cybersecurity firm Mandiant revealed that the attackers exploited a Safe developer’s Amazon Web Services…
#aws#bybit#crime
GeneralBeginnerCryptocurrency exchange Bybit has publicly requested that a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) return fees it earned from transactions involving funds stolen in a recent security breach. The exchange alleges that the DAO profited by facilitating the movement of stolen assets across the…
#bybit#crypto#daos
GeneralBeginnerUniswap has announced partnerships with Robinhood, MoonPay, and Transak, significantly streamlining the process of converting cryptocurrency into traditional fiat currency. This collaboration enables users in over 180 countries to seamlessly transform supported cryptocurrencies into cash and…
#crypto#defi#dex
GeneralBeginnerThe THORChain network is facing significant internal strife after a core developer announced their departure, citing a failure to effectively block transactions linked to North Korean hackers. This development highlights the increasing challenges decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols face in…
#defi#north-korea
GeneralBeginnerAave has emerged as a leading name in the cryptocurrency world, especially within the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) space. It stands out due to its cutting-edge technology that enables seamless lending and borrowing of digital assets. For those exploring the DeFi landscape, understanding Aave can…
#aave#crypto#daos
