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Security firm CertiK’s new venture firm unveils $45 million investment plan

CertiK Ventures launches with $45 million to invest in new security products and startups, aiming to enhance asset protection with tools like Token Scan and Wallet Scan.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:52 PM

Security firm CertiK’s new venture firm unveils $45 million investment plan

CertiK Ventures launched with a $45 million investment plan to enhance security tools and support Web3 projects, despite past controversies surrounding their operations.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:52 PM

The Daily: Solana's new 'Seeker' crypto phone, Banana Gun's misfire, Trump's bitcoin burgers and more

Solana Mobile's 'Seeker' phone surpasses 140,000 presales; Banana Gun faces wallet issues; Worldcoin tests facial tech; Trump's bitcoin purchase highlights crypto trends.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 17:36 PM

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three attackers involved in $243 million theft of single Genesis creditor

The FBI raided a Miami home linked to a cryptocurrency insider after an investigation into a $243 million heist involving social engineering tactics. Arrests were made.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 15:03 PM

Ethena Labs temporarily shutters frontend website after its domain registrar account was compromised

Ethena Labs temporarily deactivated its frontend due to a domain registrar compromise; users' funds remain safe, highlighting common frontend attacks in the crypto industry.

theblock.co • 18/09/2024 - 17:40 PM

Hacking group Dark Angels received $75 million in bitcoin, marking the largest known ransomware attack to date

Dark Angels executed the largest crypto heist, extorting Cencora for $75 million. The group, targeting large companies, has emerged as a major ransomware threat in recent years.

theblock.co • 18/09/2024 - 15:19 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether dip amid second Trump assassination attempt, Fed may cut rates by 50 bps this week and more

Bitcoin and ether prices fell after a second Trump assassination attempt report, while the Fed considers rate cuts and former Celsius CEO faces possible 115-year prison sentence.

theblock.co • 16/09/2024 - 17:54 PM

Euler returns to launch v2 modular DeFi lending protocol following 31 audits post-$197 million hack

Euler launched its v2 DeFi lending protocol after a $197 million attack in March 2023, featuring improved security, customizable vaults, and significant safeguards to restore trust.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 14:00 PM

Pendle says it saved $105 million that could have been further drained amid Penpie hack

Pendle claims to have secured $105 million after a hack on Penpie, where $27.3 million was exploited. Negotiations with the hacker are in progress.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 09:40 AM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs lays off 16% of staff amid ZKsync demand drop; SEC charges Galois Capital; WazirX hacker transfers $6.5 million; Hypernative secures funding; Scottish court seizes bitcoin.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

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