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MetaMask Rolled Out Inbuilt Multi-chain Institutional Custody Solution

The institutional-focused subsidiary of Consensys-owned MetaMask has reportedly completed the integration of its first multichain crypto asset custody feature, dubbed “Cactus Custody”. ...

Shannon Wilson | Jan 30, 2022 17:46

Coinbase Rolled Out open-source Cryptography Library Kryptology

Top-tier crypto exchange entity Coinbase reportedly disclosed details regarding the development of a novel cryptographic library – dubbed “Kryptology” – carrying tools supporting...

Shannon Wilson | Dec 07, 2021 14:47

Crypto Wallet Vulnerability Issued Same Private Keys to Multiple Users

The online, client-side crypto paper wallet maker WalletGenerator.net has reportedly experienced a malfunction caused by a faulty code, which gave away the same pairs of private keys to different...

Shannon Wilson | May 30, 2019 04:50

‘Blockchain Bandit’ Guesses Good on Weak Private Keys to Steal 45,000 ETH

An unknown hacker has stolen 45,000 Ether (ETH) by exploiting weaknesses in private keys, according to a report by Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) on April 23. ISE senior analyst Adrian...

Natalie Wu | Apr 30, 2019 04:40

IBM: Quantum Computing Threatens Blockchain Security

At IBM’s Think 2019 this year, its Vice President Jesse Lund has commented on the potential danger that quantum computing can pose in the near future to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology....

Shannon Wilson | Mar 20, 2019 04:05

QuadrigaCX Dead CEO Stored his Private Keys on Paper in Safety Deposit Box?

The founder of major Canadian crypto trade QuadrigaCX, Gerald Cotten, may have stored the exchange’s private keys of CA$190 million ($143 million) in cryptocurrencies on paper in a safety deposit...

Natalie Wu | Feb 20, 2019 04:15