Hacked Exchange Cryptopia Was in Breach of AML Requirements
Things go from bad to worse for users of hacked New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia. Its liquidators Grant Thornton have today revealed that the exchange failed to meet...
Crypto Exchanges Are Cracking Down on Hackers, Chainalysis Report
Hacking attacks on crypto exchanges are becoming the norm, according to a recent report by Chainalysis. However, this also means that platforms are much better prepared, which explains...
5 Common Ways to Lose Your Bitcoins (And How to Stop It)
While the Bitcoin network is secure, things like poor safekeeping methods, malware, and user error can part people from their hard-earned coins. Here are five things to watch out for...
UK’s Cryptocurrency Task Force Concerned Over Recent Exchange Hacks
The latest hacks in the cryptocurrency industry have had some British MPs questioning whether customers’ funds are safe. The word “hack” has the ability to send fear...
Crypto Exchange Hacks: Why Do They Keep Happening and How Can You Protect Your Coins?
The cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb experienced a multi-million dollar hack on Tuesday – making it the second attack of this scale in the month of June. As exchanges scramble to...
EOS Will See ‘Massive Exchange Hack’ This Year, Cornell Professor Says
EOS will be the victim of a “massive” exchange hack this year, developer and computer science professor at Cornell University, Emin Gün Sirer, has said. Hackers Will Exploit EOS...
The Cryptocurrency Market Needs a Solution to the Hacking Menace
The Coinrail hack of June 10, 2018, led to the theft of more than $40 million in cryptocurrency. Although not one of the more prominent exchange platforms, the Coinrail hack is yet...
South Korean Exchange YouBit’s $2.8 Million Insurance Claim Denied
The Seoul-based cryptocurrency exchange Youbit has seen its insurance claim denied by a South Korean insurance company following a high-profile cyber attack in December. Rejected!...
‘No One Should Have That Power’ – Maxwell Slams Vitalik Buterin...
The hack of Italian exchange BitGrail involving Nano (XRB) has caused a rift between cryptocurrency’s biggest names after its owner asked Nano to alter its ledger. BitGrail Owner...
Japanese Exchange Coincheck Confirms $420 Million in XEM Stolen, Second Largest in History
Major Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has just confirmed that more than $600 million worth of XEM were stolen in a hack earlier today. Coincheck Confirms Hack After social...
Youbit Exchange Files For Bankruptcy As Hackers Wipe 17% Of Assets
South Korean exchange Youbit has announced it is filing for bankruptcy after hackers stole 17% of its net assets. ‘Very Sorry (Again)’ In an announcement on its homepage...
UMEX Exchange Offers Several Trading Options
More and more Bitcoin exchanges have been popping up in the past few months. Given the recent attacks against popular exchanges, such as Bitstamp and BTER, a lot of Bitcoin...