Counterparty Risk Assessment for Crypto Users: A Security Framework After Silvergate
When Silvergate Bank shuttered its Silvergate Exchange Network on March 3, 2023, it was not just a banking event—it was
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Silvergate SEN Shutdown: How $9 Billion in Suspicious Transfers Slipped Through AML Controls
The cryptocurrency industry woke up to alarming news on March 3, 2023, as Silvergate Bank announced the immediate discontinuation of
Securing Your Crypto Assets After a $142 Million Month: Best Practices for Phishing and Social Engineering Defense
February 2023 saw over $142.4 million in losses from crypto hacks and scams, marking a staggering 200% year-over-year increase according
The Sandbox Security Breach: How an Employee Compromise Led to a Phishing Attack on 350,000 Users
The cryptocurrency metaverse suffered a significant security incident on March 2, 2023, when The Sandbox, a blockchain-based gaming platform with
Smart Contract Audit Best Practices: Why Protocol Security Starts Before Deployment
The crypto industry lost over $142 million to hacks and exploits in February 2023, with zero recovery of stolen funds,
Monkey Drainer Shuts Down: Inside the Notorious Crypto Phishing Operation That Stole Millions
On March 1, 2023, one of the most prolific crypto phishing operations in recent history abruptly ceased operations. Monkey Drainer,
Crypto Security in the Post-Kraken Era: A Practical Hardening Guide for Digital Asset Holders
The regulatory hammer came down hard in February 2023. The SEC’s $30 million settlement with Kraken on February 9 over
Read-Only Reentrancy: How the dForce Exploit Exposed DeFi Oracle Vulnerabilities
The Exploit Mechanics On February 9, 2023, the dForce lending protocol fell victim to a sophisticated read-only reentrancy attack that
Smart Contract Security Audits: Essential Defenses Against DeFi Exploits in 2023
The first two months of 2023 deliver a stark reminder that DeFi security remains an unsolved challenge. With Platypus Finance
Platypus Finance Suffers $8.5 Million Exploit Through Solvency Check Flaw
The decentralized finance ecosystem faces yet another setback as Platypus Finance, a stablecoin-focused automated market maker operating on the Avalanche