Security
Crypto Can Overcome Its Reputation as a Weak Link in Financial Crime. Here's How
Among its efforts, the crypto industry must establish a compliance-focused culture.
Ledger Adding Browser Extension to Connect Hardware Wallets to Web 3 Apps
Ledger Connect is launching in beta and will initially be compatible with the Ledger Nano X and Mobile Safari.
Certora Raises $36M for Smart Contract Security Tools
Jump Crypto led the funding round for the firm, which secures $50 billion of DeFi assets.
Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs Raises $45M
Liberty City Ventures led the round for the market surveillance and risk monitoring startup, which has several ex-regulators as backers or advisors.
CertiK Closes $60M Round, Raises Total of $148M in 2 Weeks
SoftBank Vision Fund and Tiger Global led a new $60 million funding for the blockchain security firm.
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Confirms $88M Raise at $2B Valuation
The valuation was double from the last funding round in December.
Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize
HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty.
Could the Axie Infinity Hack Happen on the Bitcoin Network?
Halborn Co-Founder Steven Walbroehl discusses security issues with centralized cross-chain bridges following the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. Plus, why proof-of-work consensus mechanisms are more secure and the possibilities of a similar attack on the Bitcoin network.
Why You Should Keep Your Crypto on a Hardware Wallet
Arculus’ Dr. Adam Lowe discusses security concerns for crypto holders who keep their assets on centralized platforms, sharing insights on growing interest in cold storage and hardware wallets. Plus, a conversation on the role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine war.
