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GitHub Upgrades Secret Scanning with Enterprise-Wide Metadata Controls
GitHub's extended metadata checks now deployable at scale through security configurations, auto-enabling for repos with validity checks already active.
GitHub Adds 28 Secret Detectors Including Snowflake and Vercel API Keys
GitHub's March 2026 secret scanning update adds 28 new detectors from 15 providers, enables push protection for 39 patterns, and adds validity checks for DeepSeek and npm tokens.
GitHub Expands Push Protection Controls to Repository Level
GitHub now allows developers to manage secret scanning push protection exemptions directly from repository settings, bypassing organization-level configurations.
Paxos Unveils $1M Bug Bounty Program Covering PYUSD, PAXG, USDG Smart Contracts
Paxos launches $1 million bug bounty on Cantina platform, covering all major stablecoin and gold token contracts plus Web2 infrastructure in security push.
Binance.US Could Be in Violation of Securities Law
SEC opposes Binance. US acquisition of nearly $1 billion in Voyager Digital assets.
$1.7 Billion Rehabilitation Plan for Mt. Gox Hack Victims Shelved Until December
Victims of the now non-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox will have to wait on their refund following a 2014 hack, which triggered the loss of over 150,000 Bitcoin.
DOJ Wants to Bypass End-to-End Encryption to Fight Child Sexual Exploitation – Cause for Concern for Tech?
US government officials want to bypass encryption on websites, under allegations that child sexual exploitation runs unmonitored on strongly encrypted platforms.
SEC to Make a Move on Suing Ripple over XRP Cryptocurrency as Christmas Holidays Kick In
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that a lawsuit may be in the works against his fintech company for XRP cryptocurrency sooner than later.
New MacOS Malware Hijacks Crypto Wallets Via Pirated Apps
Kaspersky Labs discovers a new malware targeting macOS users via pirated apps, replacing legitimate Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with infected versions, highlighting the risks of downloading unauthorized software.
Ripple CEO Hints that XRP Operations Will Be Fine Despite SEC Lawsuit and Previous Failure to Settle
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse demystified certain things pertaining to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit.
Fantom (FTM) Foundation CEO Reveals Exciting Plans for Sonic's Launch and Future Development
Michael Kong, CEO of Fantom Foundation, has unveiled the highly anticipated launch of Sonic, a groundbreaking blockchain technology that promises unparalleled scalability and security. With plans to create a shared sequencer for L1 and L2 chains and introduce simplified staking and liquid staking support, the Fantom team is poised to revolutionize the world of blockchain. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and partnerships in the coming weeks.
Tik Tok Pushes Harder for Blockchain Despite Vulnerabilities in Core System
Hundreds of millions of users are using Tik Tok, meaning that any breach of data could lead to serious vulnerabilities for users and the company.