Multisigs mean funds in bridges are ‘one small slipup’ from being hacked

Multisigs mean funds in bridges are ‘one small slipup’ from being hacked

The recent exploit on Harmony’s Horizon Bridge revealed the inherent flaws with multisig admin keys that leave projects and their users “one small slipup” from deep trouble. Two crypto project leads expressed their concern that the expansion of the multi-chain ecosystem could be hampered by the use of multisig contracts…

US lawmakers say crypto industry has a ‘tech bro’ problem hurting innovation

US lawmakers say crypto industry has a ‘tech bro’ problem hurting innovation

According to some United States lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee, the lack of diversity in the financial technology space could be hurting many companies’ bottom lines. In a Thursday virtual hearing on “Combatting Tech Bro Culture,” U.S. lawmakers and witnesses discussed how women and people of color were…

FTX on the verge of purchasing BlockFi in M fire sale: Report

FTX on the verge of purchasing BlockFi in $25M fire sale: Report

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX is close to purchasing digital asset lender BlockFi’s remaining assets for $25 million, according to CNBC. According to sources close to the matter, BlockFi’s equity investors were wiped out and are now writing their positions off at a loss. In addition, the FTX deal could take multiple…

Reserve Bank of India ranks crypto near the bottom of systemic risks despite harsh criticism

Reserve Bank of India ranks crypto near the bottom of systemic risks despite harsh criticism

In its latest financial stability report published on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, reiterated its skepticism of digital assets, writing:  “We must be mindful of the emerging risks on the horizon. Cryptocurrencies are a clear danger. Anything that derives value based on make-believe, without any underlying, is…

Bitcoin nears worst monthly losses since 2011 with BTC price at K

Bitcoin nears worst monthly losses since 2011 with BTC price at $19K

Bitcoin (BTC) drifted further downhill into the June 30 Wall Street open as United States equities opened with a whimper. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView U.S. dollar returns to multi-decade highs Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it abandoned $19,000 to hit its lowest in…

Infamous North Korean hacker group identified as suspect for 0M Harmony attack

Infamous North Korean hacker group identified as suspect for $100M Harmony attack

The Lazarus Group, a well-known North Korean hacking syndicate, has been identified as the primary suspect in the recent attack that saw $100 million stolen from the Harmony protocol.  According to a new report published today by blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, the manner in which Harmony’s Horizon Bridge was hacked…

Binance to assist Cambodia in developing crypto regulations

Binance to assist Cambodia in developing crypto regulations

Crypto exchange Binance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), according to a June 30 announcement. Binance and SERC will work together to develop crypto regulations in the country. SERC is looking to leverage Binance’s technical expertise and experience in the field…

Bitcoin price drops 3% to ten-day lows as Ethereum inches closer to K

Bitcoin price drops 3% to ten-day lows as Ethereum inches closer to $1K

Bitcoin (BTC) lost 3% in an hour and Ether (ETH) drifted toward $1,000 on June 30 as pessimism took control of crypto markets. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Traders eye “sweep of lows” for BTC Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $19,224 on Bitstamp…

Genesis faces huge losses, BlockFi’s B loan, Celsius’s risky model

Genesis faces huge losses, BlockFi’s $1B loan, Celsius’s risky model

It’s been another day of watching the ripples of contagion spread through the crypto market. With Three Arrows Capital being ordered into liquidation by a British court, details have also emerged today of BlockFi liquidating a $1B loan to 3AC, and the fallout from the insolvency was partly to blame…