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Bitwarden CLI Hack, Arrest of Collectors in Kyiv, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week in cybersecurity: North Korean hackers stole $12M, a former negotiator became an accomplice, and a bot farm was used for crypto extortion in Kyiv.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
ECB Chooses Payment Standards for Digital Euro
The ECB has signed agreements with three organizations to establish payment standards for the digital euro, aiming to reduce costs and enhance integration.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
U.S. Military Member Charged with Insider Betting of $400,000 via Polymarket
A U.S. military member has been charged with insider trading, allegedly profiting over $400,000 using classified information on Polymarket.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
DeFi Protocols Raise Thousands of ETH to Support Aave Recovery
Aave collaborates with leading DeFi platforms to stabilize its ecosystem after a recent hack, raising significant funds for recovery efforts.
James Park3 min - News
Succinct Launches App to Combat AI-Generated Fakes
Succinct Labs has launched ZCAM, an iPhone app that cryptographically verifies the authenticity of photos and videos to combat AI-generated fakes.
Daniel Kim1 min - News
OKX Launches Cashback Card Offering Up to 5% and 10% APY
OKX has launched a Mastercard for stablecoin payments, offering cashback and up to 10% APY on balances.
James Park1 min - News
U.S. Politicians Sanctioned by Kalshi for Insider Trading
Kalshi has sanctioned three U.S. politicians for insider trading related to their electoral campaigns, imposing fines and bans on the platform.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
Documentary Identifies Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin Creators
A new documentary claims Hal Finney and Len Sassaman are the creators of Bitcoin, based on extensive research and interviews with notable figures in the crypto community.
Sarah Chen4 min - Crypto
Belarus Establishes Rules for Crypto Banks
Belarus has established regulations for crypto banks, allowing 26 cryptocurrencies and defining 11 types of permissible operations.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
The Zero-Day Vulnerability Market: Discover, Sell, and Stay Silent
The article explores the zero-day vulnerability market, detailing its participants, pricing, and the implications of cyber weapons in espionage.
Marcus Reid7 min - News
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT at US Request
Tether has frozen $344 million in USDT linked to illegal activities at the request of U.S. authorities, marking a significant enforcement action.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
DeFi Hacks Raise Doubts About Wall Street's Crypto Plans
Recent DeFi hacks have led to over $15 billion in withdrawals, raising concerns about Wall Street's interest in blockchain technologies.
Aisha Patel2 min