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Op-ed - Debunking Bitcoin Myths: "It’s Only for Criminals"
Culture

Bitcoin OPSEC Tips From Casa Keyfest: What Should James Bond Do?

By Heidi Porter
Feature
Law & justice - “Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Markets

$623 Million In Stolen Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Has Been Moved

By Peter Chawaga
Privacy & security - Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
Markets

Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events - Winter 2020

By Bitcoin Magazine
According to Chainalysis, 2019 saw a rise in cryptocurrency exchange attacks, with hackers getting better at dodging security and obscuring loot.
Culture

2019 Saw Most Exchange Attacks Ever, With Hackers Becoming More Savvy

By Colin Harper
A recent ruling by a court in South Korea could see cryptocurrency exchanges held responsible for compensating hack victims.
Business

South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

By Jimmy Aki
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has launched an upgraded version of its website and new options for cryptocurrency investment.
Markets

Bithumb Announces Revamped Platform With New Fiat-to-Crypto Options

By Jimmy Aki
The United Nations has launched a probe into 35 cyber attacks linked to North Korea, including cryptocurrency exchange hacks and “cryptojacking.”
Culture

UN Investigating North Korea's Crypto Crimes

By Jimmy Aki
A revamped proposal for “Bitcoin Vaults,” a smart-contract setup that could let users reclaim stolen funds without changing the Bitcoin protocol.
Technical

This Revamped Idea for “Bitcoin Vaults” May End Exchange Hacks for Good

By Aaron van Wirdum
A confidential briefing from the UN indicates that North Korea has accrued at least $2 billion from cryptocurrency exchange and mining hacks.
Culture

UN: North Korea Funds Weapons Program Through Crypto Hacks

By Landon Manning
A lawsuit against AT&T for allowing hackers to access a SIM card and steal $24 million in crypto assets will go to trial.
Culture

$200 Million SIM-Swap Case vs. AT&T Goes Forward

By Landon Manning
The major breach comes as Japanese regulators have clamored for changes in how cryptocurrency exchanges store assets.
Culture

Japanese Bitpoint Exchange Loses $32 Million of Cryptocurrency in Hack

By Jimmy Aki
Op-ed - Where to Spend Your Bitcoins
Culture

Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: “It’s Not Secure”

By Kyle Torpey
Several South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges will now accept sole responsibility for security breaches.
Business

South Korean Crypto Exchanges Agree to Take the Fall for Hacks

By Jimmy Aki
Privacy & security - Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
Culture

Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events

By Bitcoin Magazine
Privacy & security - Binance Announces 'Significant' Security Changes Following Hack
Culture

Following Hack, Binance Plans System Upgrade

By Jimmy Aki
Privacy & security - Binance Announces 'Significant' Security Changes Following Hack
Culture

Binance Announces 'Significant' Security Changes Following Hack

By Jimmy Aki
Scams - A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist
Business

A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist

By Landon Manning
Privacy & security - Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern
Culture

Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern

By 8btc
Privacy & security - Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Culture

Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year

By Jimmy Aki
Privacy & security - Mt. Gox Is Automatically Filing Unregistered Creditors for Reimbursement
Culture

Mt. Gox Is Automatically Filing Unregistered Creditors for Reimbursement

By Landon Manning
Privacy & security - Latest Cryptocurrency Exchange Hack Highlights Need for Better Security Protocols
Culture

South Korean Police Confiscate Server Allegedly Linked to Bithumb Hack

By Jimmy Aki
Privacy & security - Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack
Culture

Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack

By Landon Manning
Investing - Coincheck Launches Bitcoin OTC Trading Desk 15 Months After Hack
Markets

Coincheck Launches Bitcoin OTC Trading Desk 15 Months After Hack

By Jimmy Aki
Privacy & security - Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
Culture

Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software

By 8btc