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Hacker transfers another $103 million from Multichain

13 Jul 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Beosin reported new withdrawals from Multichain, while cybersecurity experts assume the exploit of the cross-chain router may be "an inside job." Yesterday, cybersecurity firm Beosin posted an update on Twitter about the recent Multichain exploi...

'Quantum Leap' upgrade boosts Ethereum mainnet speed

13 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Starknet's Quantum Leap upgrade recently hit the Ethereum mainnet, enabling up to 90 TPS and significantly enhancing network speed. The Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, Starknet, has taken a significant stride forward with the successful deployment of it...

NFT-powered series from ‘Rick and Morty’ creator gets a release date

12 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

"Krapopolis,” a new show from the creator of “Rick and Morty,” is about to debut in fall. This innovative series marries animation with blockchain technology, promising a one-of-a-kind spectator experience. Hold on to your seats, crypto enthusiasts a...

Atomic Wallet bans victims of the June 3 hack on social media

12 Jul 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Atomic Wallet keeps publishing the same statement about the $100 million hack, while victims of the exploit report being blocked by the app’s team on social media. The frustration of victims of what cybersecurity firm CertiK called "the largest hack ...

Brazil's pilot CBDC allows authorities to freeze and reduce citizens' funds

12 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

The pilot version of the Brazilian CBDC allows authorities to interfere with citizens' funds. The controversial functions have been reverse-engineered from the source code published by the central bank. The pilot version of Real Digital, Brazil'...

What does a Bitcoin look like?

10 Jul 2023 6 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

When people first hear about Bitcoin, they often assume it's something similar to fiat paper money, like a physical coin or paper Bitcoin in the form of a banknote. Indeed, the very name "Bitcoin" hints that this currency can be used for day-to-day p...

Over $30 billion of crypto has been lost to hackers since 2012

10 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Hackers have stolen over 30 billion dollars' worth of cryptocurrency since 2012. The most frequently targeted ecosystem is Ethereum, with losses to attacks exceeding $10 billion. Over $30 billion has vanished in over 1,100 crypto hacks since 2012, a...

Shibarium blockchain set to blast off this August, Kusama reveals

7 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Shibarium barks its way to August launch – Shiba Inu's blockchain, fresh from Shytoshi Kusama's blog, is set to shake up the crypto landscape. Bones, treats, shibs, and leashes aren't just for furry friends anymore - they're the star players on Shiba...

EU adopts new measures for wealth confiscation, including crypto assets

6 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

The EU justice ministers agreed on the draft directive concerning wealth confiscation. New regulations provide authorities with more powers to seize property, including crypto assets. The European Union has granted itself new privileges concerning we...

Poly Network hacker issues over 2 trillion tokens

5 Jul 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Coinpaper

Poly Network overlooked a serious security vulnerability resulting from a weak multisig arrangement that allowed an attacker to hack the system and mint tokens.   Yesterday, Poly Network, a global cross-chain protocol, shocked its users with news abo...