Security
Palantir Expecting Big Things From New Crypto Security Software
An executive for the data analytics software company said he thinks Palantir’s Foundry product will be a “massive accelerant for crypto companies.”
Celsius Acquiring Israeli Cybersecurity Company GK8 for $115M
GK8 was founded by Lior Lamesh and Shahar Shamai, who have worked as cybersecurity experts at the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel.
Over 3 Million CoinMarketCap Email Addresses Leaked to Dark Web: Report
The addresses are trading on “hacking forums,” haveibeenpwned reported. CoinMarketCap acknowledges “correlation” with its subscriber base but maintains its servers weren’t breached.
Kraken Reveals Security Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin ATMs
The machines’ manufacturer has released patches to mend the problem, but more revisions may be needed.
Hodl Hodl Explains August Security Issues, Puts Lending on Hold
The peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform is closed for new deals until the planned relaunch in September.
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Raises $24M in Funding Round
The company has now raised more than $70 million.
Poly Network Prepares for Hacker to Return Millions in Stolen Crypto
The hacker who stole potentially $600 million from Poly Network asked for a multisig wallet to return the funds.
Blockchain Is Secure, but You Are Not
For institutions to move into crypto, they need systems that protect against irreversible mistakes.
China Unveils Cryptography Research Center to Support Digital Yuan
The institute will be used to develop applications of the technology in an effort to boost security for China's central bank digital currency.
