DeFi exploits resulted in losses of over $16 million in August.
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Brazilian crypto streamer loses $50K by accidentally exposing private key
The risks of cryptocurrency self-custody are real and should not be underestimated, as the private key can be stolen, destroyed or lost.
Polygon makes new sidechain developer stack opensource, supporting ZK-powered Layer 2s on Ethereum
Polygon’s Chain Development Kit allows developers to freely build, customize and deploy layer 2 chains connected to the wider Ethereum ecosystem.
US, UK intel agencies warn against new crypto malware: Report
Several U.S. and U.K. intelligence agencies have published a joint report warning users about a new malware called “Infamous Chisel,” which targets Android devices.
Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report
Cybersecurity firm CertiK reported that as of August, over $997 million was lost to flash loan attacks, exit scams and exploits in 2023.
StarkWare, Herodotus launch tech to verify data from any point in Ethereum’s history
Storage Proofs could prove useful for services like account recovery tapping into the ability to access and verify historical Ethereum data.
If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?
Worldcoin could make it easier to create digital identities for people worldwide. And even if it fails, more projects like it are coming.
$16M in crypto lost to hacks in August — Report
Four security incidents took place on Coinbase’s layer-2 solution Base shortly after its launch.
Nexo launches crypto Mastercard for EEA citizens
The card is only available to citizens of the 30-country European Economic Area.
Swift says blockchain integration ‘more plausible’ than unifying CBDCs
Swift claims that interlinking existing systems with blockchains is better for the short term than bringing CBDCs together with tokenized assets in a single ledger.