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Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report
The average cryptocurrency payout for ransomware attacks rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2019, according to a firm that …
PayPal Wins Patent for Way to Defend Against Crypto Ransomware
Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware …
Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance is embarking on a multi-pronged push to boost compliance procedures across its platform. To that end, …
US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks
The U.S. Department of Energy is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants. The …
Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has introduced two new initiatives aimed at enhancing client and industry security. Firstly, the firm’s recently appointed …
Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don’t Have Clear KYC Policies: Report
The crypto exchange industry may be far less compliant than it appears. As revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, a global study …
Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new deal with Medici …
Casa-Branded Case Brings Military Tech to Bitcoin Wallet Protection
Bitcoin management startup Casa now offers a full suite of cypherpunk devices. Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Casa just rolled out …
BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token
Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo Trust Company is adding support for the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital. Revealing …
Coinbase Completes First OTC Crypto Trade Directly From ‘Cold’ Storage
Coinbase Custody has just completed its first over-the-counter (OTC) trade directly out of cold, or offline, storage. Announcing the news …
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