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The "BitForge" vulnerabilities disclosed by Fireblocks would leave millions of dollars in crypto susceptible to theft if left unremedied. (Kevin Ku/Unsplash)
Technology
Fireblocks
Fireblocks Discloses ‘Zero Day’ Vulnerabilities Impacting Leading MPC Wallets
It’s unlikely users were impacted by the vulnerabilities – collectively referred to as “BitForge” – but Fireblocks says they could’ve let hackers “drain funds from the wallets...
The "BitForge" vulnerabilities disclosed by Fireblocks would leave millions of dollars in crypto susceptible to theft if left unremedied. (Kevin Ku/Unsplash)
By Sam Kessler
Aug 9, 2023 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2023
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Giddy's founding team from left to right: David Bland, Adam Olsen, Eric Parker, David Hurst, Ethan Parker, Brendan Wanlass (Giddy)
Finance
Wallet
Crypto Wallet Giddy Raises $6.9M in Funding to Further Self-Custody Adoption
Fortnite co-creator Geremy Mustard took part as a strategic investor in the round.
Giddy's founding team from left to right: David Bland, Adam Olsen, Eric Parker, David Hurst, Ethan Parker, Brendan Wanlass (Giddy)
By Aoyon Ashraf
Apr 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2023
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Security
2023 Should Be the Year of On-Chain User Security
If crypto does not get its house in order, regulators will do it for them.
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By Bill Hughes
Dec 22, 2022 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2022
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Tech
Hack
Liquid Exchange Attack: Can a Crypto Wallet Ever Be 100% Safe From Hacks?
Custody experts say Thursday’s attack could be related to an earlier Liquid hack last November. Is MPC really to blame?
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By Ian Allison
Aug 20, 2021 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 20, 2021
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Fireblocks co-founders (left to right) Idan Ofrat, Michael Shaulov, Pavel Berengoltz
Finance
Funding rounds
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Raises $310M at $2B Valuation
“It was very important for us to show the customers that we have the balance sheet and valuation to stay independent.”
Fireblocks co-founders (left to right) Idan Ofrat, Michael Shaulov, Pavel Berengoltz
By Ian Allison
Jul 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2021
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Finance
Acquisitions
Gemini Acquires Crypto Custody Firm Shard X
The deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions in the crypto custodian sector.
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By Nate DiCamillo
Jun 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
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Finance
Banking
This Crypto Custody Breakthrough Will Bring Banks Closer to Digital Assets
Shard X is claiming to be the first company to successfully run multi-party computation (MPC) on hardware security modules (HSMs).
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By Ian Allison
Nov 13, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Nov 13, 2020
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Finance
Venture capital
Coinbase Ventures Joins $23M Funding Round for Crypto Custody Firm
Curv, a company that provides increased secrecy when it comes to holding crypto assets, has closed a $23 million Series A funding round.
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By Ian Allison
Jul 1, 2020 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2020
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Markets
Custody services
Fidelity-Backed Fireblocks Opens Asia Offices to Pitch Crypto 'Hot Vault'
Fireblocks, a platform that secures digital assets in transit, is expanding in Asia with two new offices, one in Hong Kong, the other in Singapore.
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By David Pan
Apr 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2020
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The Curv team, with CEO Itay Malinger at center right.
Markets
Custody
Custody Startup Curv Follows Crypto Demand Into Asia With New Hong Kong Office
Custody startup Curv has expanded into Asia with an office in Hong Kong and a partnership with Japan-based Crypto Garage, the companies announced Friday.
The Curv team, with CEO Itay Malinger at center right.
By Nate DiCamillo
Apr 17, 2020 at 9:02 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2020
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