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PayPal Wins Patent for Way to Defend Against Crypto Ransomware

Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects.

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Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push

Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.

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US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks

A U.S. Department of Energy lab is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants.

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Hold-It-Yourself Crypto Exchange LGO to Roll Out Hardware Wallet in Q2

Non-custodial exchange LGO Markets has built its own hardware storage device and will also offer multi-signature wallets through BitGo.

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Next Bitcoin Core Release to Finally Connect Hardware Wallets to Full Nodes

The coming release of Bitcoin Core will finally, natively allow users to connect bitcoin full nodes to hardware wallets.

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Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab

Crypto exchange Kraken is embarking on a security drive, introducing compulsory two-factor authentication and a dedicated security lab.

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Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report

Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.

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Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC

Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.

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Casa-Branded Case Brings Military Tech to Bitcoin Wallet Protection

Casa has just rolled out radio wave-screening "Faraday bags" as the ultimate cypherpunk accessory for bitcoin hardware wallets.

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BitGo Adds Custody Support for Blockchain Capital’s Security Token

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now lets clients compliantly store the BCAP security token from venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.

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