News with the tag "Blockchain Security"

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency space, renowned blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has announced a new role that’s sending ripples of reassurance through the digital asset community. Known for his tireless efforts in uncovering scams and illicit activities within the crypto world, ZachXBT is now...

Blockaid, a cybersecurity firm specializing in blockchain security, said it raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to help expand research, engineering and product development. Ribbit Capital led the round, with backing from GV and existing investors including Variant and Cyberstarts, the co...

The BoLD upgrade enables anyone to participate in securing the network, removing centralized validator restrictions.

On Wednesday, Virtuals Protocol, an AI-driven platform, experienced a major security breach, exposing its Discord server to unauthorized access and phishing attacks. Hackers compromised Virtuals Protocol’s Discord server, while phishing links impersonating its official website surfaced on Google Sea...

A pseudonymous security researcher identified a critical vulnerability in Virtuals Protocol’s audited contract, prompting an urgent fix.

Both CertiK and PeckShield shared data showing December was the lowest month of crypto losses in 2024.

Quantum Computing Advancements: A Threat to Bitcoin Security The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has raised concerns about the potential threats posed by quantum computing advancements to the security infrastructure of Bitcoin and the broader blockchain industry. The article cites Arthur Herman , a senior...

DeFi losses dropped 40% in 2024 as advanced security measures strengthened protocols, while CeFi breaches surged to $694M.

The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.

According to data from CoinMarketCap, there are approximately 210 million EIGEN tokens in circulation, with a total supply of 1.68 billion.