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Binance to Disable Multiple Old Deposit Addresses
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is retiring selected deposit addresses and memos on various blockchains, including Ether, Tron, BNB, and Stellar, as part of its infrastructure upgrade. The exchange encourages impacted users to obtain new addresses and memos to enhance security and efficiency, and the migration is scheduled for April to June 2023.
Smart Contract Security and Hacks: The Rising Importance of Safe DeFi
Smart contract security is critical in DeFi, with $3.1 billion lost to hacks in early 2025. Rigorous audits and bug bounties are essential to mitigate sophisticated attacks.
Circle CEO Criticizes SEC Stablecoin regulations
As payment systems, stablecoins are not securities, according to Circle's CEO.
CBDCs Gain Traction Amid Fears of Coronavirus-Contaminated Banknotes, The Economist Survey Uncovers
In a survey conducted by The Economist and Crypto.com, it found that consumers generally had more trust in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), rather than decentralized cryptocurrencies.
Platypus Finance Suffers Exploit Resulting in Over $2M Loss
Platypus Finance, a DeFi protocol on the Avalanche blockchain, suffered an exploit on 12th October 2023, leading to a loss of over $2 million. The protocol had temporarily suspended all pools due to suspicious activities and is working towards resolving the issue. Blockchain security firm PeckShield Inc identified and disclosed the exploit, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures in the DeFi space.
Payments giant PayPal and Galaxy raise $20 million
The investment round included 23 organizations and six angel investors.
Here is Why Tether Blacklisted Five TRON Addresses
Tether has blacklisted five new addresses on the TRON blockchain, highlighting its efforts to maintain network integrity and security. The largest address lost over $1.2 million USDT, aiding law enforcement and users in recovering stolen funds.
Digital Asset Protection Firm Coincover Secures $30 Million in Funding Round
Foundation Capital and CMT Digital invest $30 million in Coincover to safeguard digital assets.
Court Denies XRP Holders’ Request to Take Part in SEC-Ripple Case
The court has denied the motion to intervene filed by XRP investors looking to take part in the Ripple case.
SEC Sues Ripple for Sale of “$1.3 Billion Unregistered Securities” as Crypto Leaders Debate over XRP
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc. for offering unregistered “digital asset securities” through which $1.3 billion was raised.
The Philippines SEC seeks to bring cryptocurrencies under its scope
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suggested new cryptocurrency regulations to improve its control.