DeFi projects seem to be well known in the cryptocurrency circles surveyed by CoinGecko, but usage is somewhat lackluster, especially for lending protocols. Cryptocurrency price aggregator CoinGecko conducted a survey with almost 700 of its users to learn more about the trends in decentralized finance (DeFi). The report, published on May 20, highlights that many […]
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A security researcher discovered another 22 Google Chrome web browser extensions that tried to steal users’ cryptocurrencies. A security researcher has discovered another 22 Google Chrome web browser extensions built to steal their user’s cryptocurrencies. Cybersecurity news outlet, Naked Security, reported on May 8 that Harry Denley, a security researcher specializing in cryptocurrencies, discovered 22 […]
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Zoom incorporates a cryptocurrency paywall solution while the use of blockchain technology for video conference is being debated. As staying home becomes the new normal, the popular video conferencing app Zoom continues to flourish. Despite multiple privacy concerns, on April 21, it was reported that more than 300 million people used Zoom’s flagship video conferencing […]
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Google recently removed 49 Google Chrome web browser extensions after receiving reports about their phishing activity. Google recently removed 49 phishing Google Chrome web browser extensions after receiving reports about their activity. Harry Denley, director of security at cryptocurrency wallet startup MyCrypto, explained in an April 14 Medium post how he got the extensions removed […]
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Privacy-oriented web browsers are making a serious dent in the user base of various mainstream surfing platforms like Chrome, Safar and others. In recent months, big-name players like Google and Apple have been going the extra mile to showcase their privacy features to the world. However, as most people are now aware, these multinational companies […]
Continue ReadingFor beginners wanting to learn more about decentralized finance, CoinGecko’s ‘How to Defi’ provides an accessible entry point. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is certainly the buzz-phrase in the cryptocurrency world right now. But although we are hearing more and more about the potential of this technological breakthrough to revolutionize the world of traditional finance, many are […]
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ZenGo has identified a major security flaw prevalent among DApp wallets whereby users grant complete access to their tokens by authorizing a single transaction. Cryptocurrency wallet provider ZenGo has built a testnet to demonstrate a major security flaw prevalent among decentralized application (DApp) wallets. On March 23, ZenGo published an article highlighting that, when authorizing […]
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Digital asset security platform Fireblocks has partnered with Compound to provide a bridge for institutional players to enter decentralized finance. Institutional digital asset security platform Fireblocks has announced an integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Compound — currently the second-largest application built on Ethereum. Entities storing assets with Fireblocks can now generate passive income […]
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A noncustodial smart wallet for both cryptocurrencies and DApps has sealed fresh funding as its attempts to challenge existing offerings in the industry. A noncustodial smart wallet for both cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications has sealed fresh funding as its attempts to challenge existing offerings in the industry. Speaking to Cointelegraph on March 9, Itamar Lesuisse, the […]
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Without explanation, Google’s Play Store has taken down a number of apps of cryptocurrency news outlets, including Cointelegraph’s and Coindesk’s. Google’s Play Store for Android smartphone apps seems to have taken an issue with reporting on cryptocurrencies and blockchain news, taking down several notable apps, including ours. The newest block? As of 2:00 PM EST, […]
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