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Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts

Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites.

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Unpatched Ethereum Clients Pose 51% Attack Risk, Says Report

Ethereum clients that still haven't patched known vulnerabilities pose a security risk to the entire network, according to new research.

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Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps

This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet.

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Uphold Integrates Ledger Tools to Boost Crypto Storage Solution

Payments startup Uphold is implementing hardware and software from Ledger's Vault to improve its cold storage solution for investors.

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Munich Re Insures Curv’s Crypto Wallet To the Tune of $50 Million

Crypto wallet firm Curv has obtained up to $50 million of insurance coverage for institutional customers from Munich Re.

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Binance's Compliance Drive Continues With New Elliptic Partnership

Binance has partnered with blockchain analytics startup Elliptic to combat money laundering as it continues to expand.

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New Crypto-Mining Malware Targeting Asian Firms With NSA Tools

A new form of malware discovered by Symantec is targeting enterprises using leaked NSA tools to infect networks and mine monero.

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Ether Thief Found Stealing Funds With Weak Private Keys

A security consultancy found that an unknown person or group has been undertaking a sophisticated scheme to steal ether from weakly-protected addresses.

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Crypto Custodian BitGo One-Ups Gemini With Advanced Security Exam

BitGo has passed an advanced security review by an outside monitor, claiming to be the first crypto firm to receive this level of certification.

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Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report

The average payout for ransomware attacks rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2019 – largely due to one variant called Ryuk.

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