Blockchain security firm CertiK raises $88M, propelling its valuation to $2B

Web3 and blockchain security firm CertiK has closed an “oversubscribed” $88 million Series B3 financing round led by Insight Partners, Tiger Global, and Advent International, according to an announcem...

Blockchain security firm CertiK reaches $2 billion valuation

Blockchain security firm CertiK has reached a valuation of $2 billion in a new funding round, as a rise in crypto scams underlies the need for more security and protection. The firm has raised $88 mil...

Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Confirms $88M Raise at $2B Valuation

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First security exchange for digital assets in Switzerland

The European Digital Assets Exchange has completed the compliance process to provide a secondary market in Switzerland for security tokens for institutional and retail investors and plans to open in t...

Britain eyes nuclear, wind, fossil fuels in bid for energy security

Alongside a ramp up in nuclear power, the British Energy Security Strategy envisages up to 50 GW of offshore wind and 10 GW of hydrogen – half of which would be so-called green hydrogen – by 2030. Chr...

A Comprehensive Security System for Safeguarding Access to Digital Assets

Investing in the crypto space is emerging as the most modern way for wealth to flourish. Serenity Shield was created to provide a comprehensive solution to safeguard your digital assets in unexpected ...

Can We Trust The Security Of Blockchain Tech?

Blockchain technology has made a significant position in the world of technology lately and is one of the most remarkable technological advancements. But skepticisms never leave a chance to hover arou...

Sandbox and Ledger together for NFT security

Also speaking on stage at the Non Fungible Conference in Lisbon that ended yesterday was Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer of Ledger, the popular hardware wallet company, who announced a new collab...

Why SAND’s ‘investors’ interest’ need is more vital than Ledger’s ‘security’

Ledger and The Sandbox announced a partnership on 4 April. Well, through this partnership, Ledger will be providing security support for the Metaverse. Ledger, known for its hardware wallets, is consi...

CBDC Manufacturers In Europe Struggle About Security Concerns

We’ve seen in other jurisdictions where a sovereign consolidating that type of power may not be for a benign purpose, said Niforos, a crypto tech specialist who previously worked on the design of the ...

Balancing user experience with NFT security and fraud prevention

NFT marketplaces struggle to balance user experience with protecting users. REV3AL employs a multi-dimensional approach to detect fraudulent digital assets. In today’s digital realm, delivering a simp...

NGRAVE’s crypto security study shows 54% of hard wallet owners’ keys are vulnerable

Seven out of 10 crypto investors own a hardware wallet, out of which, 54% keep their backup phrases on paper, while 50% of these investors keep their full backup in one place, according to a survey by...

Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of National Security

Unless an entire population decides to stay away from bitcoin, each jurisdiction is incentivized to gain a stake in global hashrate, just as domestic miners vie for local hash power. On Russia’s end, ...

Why we’re still confused about when to claim Social Security

When I started this series at the beginning of 2021, my husband and I were preparing ourselves for our “big” 65th birthdays in November and December. It was all straightforward. We made a list of thin...

Over 50% Crypto Investors Backup Security Keys by Paper Wallets, Threatening its Vulnerability

New research conducted by Unstoppable Domains, Efani, and NGRAVE suggests that more than half of crypto investors, taking 54% of the respondents, store their security keys on a paper wallet amid inten...

Trezor removes address proof protocol following security concerns 

The hardware wallet startup reversed its decision one week after unveiling the Address Ownership Proof Protocol, or AOPP, owing to user privacy concerns. Trezor said on January 28 that it will delete ...

How Social Security Works for the Self-Employed

When you work for someone else, that employer takes Social Security taxes out of your paycheck and sends the money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But things work a little differently for peopl...

Ronin plans to improve blockchain security post $600m hack  –

Ronin has supplanted the validator hubs that were compromised in the new $600 million hack The improvement group additionally plans to add new validators to fortify its blockchain security. The quanti...

Crypto pundits gather online to discuss innovation and national security

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School National Security Institute hosted a webinar on Wednesday, March 30, titled “Crypto and National Security: How to Validate American Innovation and...

Blockchain Security Startup CertiK Raises $88M from 15 Investors

The $88 million fundraise that CertiK blockchain security firm just recorded shows resonance with the broader trend in the digital currency ecosystem. Blockchain security platform CertiK has raised ap...

Ronin replaces compromised validators and plans to ‘bolster’ security

Ronin, an Ethereum sidechain that hosts Axie Infinity’s play-to-earn game, said it has replaced the compromised validator nodes run by the game’s creator Sky Mavis and its core contributor. Roni...

Yield App Passes Its ‘Proof of Reserves’ Audit, Ensuring The Security Of Digital Assets

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Yield App is one of the fast-growing and most utilized digital wealth platforms. The app was recently put through the scrutiny of a “Proof of reserve...

Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Just Raised $88M, SEC Docs Show

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China Inks Security Deal With Solomon Islands—Here’s Why The U.S. And Allies Are Concerned

Topline The Solomon Islands on Thursday announced it had inked a security deal with China, despite concerns from Western allies and nearby countries, that could drastically change security in the regi...

Be[In]Crypto Video News Show: Crypto Security Tips

In this episode of the Be[In]Crypto Video News Show, host Juliet Lima offers several tips to help holders of cryptocurrency keep it safe. Likening cryptocurrencies to precious childhood memories, Juli...

Opinion: Social Security benefits should not be cut

The American Academy of Actuaries — a group of usually sober and sensible people — recently issued a brief making the case for “Raising the Social Security Retirement Age.”     Their argument is strai...

Next Earth and CodeCluster Support Web3 Security With CCTF Sponsorship

A recent security report revealed that a typical website is attacked 172 times per day. While the famous data breaches and other cybersecurity threats have occurred in the Web2 world, Web3 is increasi...

Akoin integrates Fireblocks to enhance crypto wallet’s security, custody capabilities

Famous US rapper and philanthropist Akon’s crypto project Akoin has partnered with Fireblocks to create a more secure wallet for a pan-Africa user base. Akoin will integrate Fireblocks’ MPC wallet tec...

You could be getting the wrong Social Security benefit check – here’s how to fix it

Want to get the most out of your Social Security retirement benefits? Make sure your work history and statements are correct.  Retirement Tip of the Week: Look over your Social Security statements to ...

Security Experts Blow the Top off Mobile Wallet App Scam Targeting Chinese Users

Cybersecurity researchers at Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET have peeled back the layers of a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam targeting Chinese users. The scammers created counterfeits of legitimate ...

“Frosties” NFT Scammers Charged With Help From Homeland Security

The masterminds behind the Frosties non-fungible token (NFT) scam have been apprehended by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Ethan Nguyen and Andre Llacuna are charged with conspiracy to commit wire...

Putin’s roubles for Russian gas demand is ‘security threat’

Russia Vladimir Putin energy gas oil sanctions – Mikhail Klimentyev Vladimir Putin’s demand for gas payments in roubles amounts to a “security threat”, the head of the International Energy Agenc...