Solana validator Laine said that an attacker could have attempted to reverse engineer the vulnerability, which could have halted the network. Source link
OKX cracks down on Tornado Cash users with account terminations
As the crypto industry expands, exchanges like OKX face mounting pressure to strengthen compliance and prevent illicit activities on their platforms. Source link
Pump.fun to give $80 if tokens complete bonding curve — will it stop rugs?
Pump.fun is incentivizing memecoin creators to get their tokens off to a successful launch, but the jury’s out whether it will stop bad actors from rugging their tokens early. Source …
Crypto trading volumes surge 19% in July, hitting $4.94 trillion
With both spot and derivatives trading showing robust growth, exchanges like Bybit and Binance continue to play pivotal roles in facilitating this activity. Source link
Binance recovers $73M in stolen funds, surpassing 2023 security efforts
Binance’s proactive security measures and industry collaborations lead to the recovery of $73 million in stolen funds by mid-2024. Source link
Aave DAO and Trident launch $100M onchain fixed-yield loan
The collaboration aims to provide a secure, stable investment option, mitigating traditional market volatility and risks for lenders. Source link
‘Dark Skippy’ method can steal Bitcoin hardware wallet keys
Malicious firmware can embed secret data into a public Bitcoin transaction, which the attacker can then use to extract a person’s seed words. Source link
Chinese boomers joining crypto tapper cults, WazirX fallout worsens: Asia Express
China’s elderly are joining crypto tapper cults, WazirX faces fraud probe and asset freeze, Do Kwon’s flight home delayed again: Asia Express Source link
Russia legalizes Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining
Russia explores other forms of international trade settlement following US sanctions blocking it from the SWIFT interbank messaging system. Source link
Researchers identify key circuit layer vulnerabilities in SNARK systems
A study by Imperial College London examined 141 vulnerabilities in SNARK systems, mostly impacting system soundness and completeness. Source link