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13 Results from /security, "Coinbase"

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Coinbase says crooks bribed workers for customer data in breach that could cost it $400m

Coinbase says that crooks bribed employees and contractors to steal customer data for use in social engineering attacks in an incident that may cost the crypto exchange up to $400 million to address.

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SEC drops another crypto case

The main financial regulator in the US has dropped its investigation against a crypto exchange, adding further credence to the notion that there has been a seismic shift in the US's regulation of decentralised finance (DeFi).

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Crypto trade group criticises SEC insider trading case

A US-based trade association representing crypto firms has called for the dismissal of an insider trading case brought by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) arguing that the regulator has unfairly labelled crypto assets as securities.

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UK orders crypto exchanges to report sanctions breaches

Crypto exchanges operating in the UK will face more reporting requirements over sanctions breaches under new rules introduced in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Class Action lawsuit claims Coinbase failed to protect customers from fraud

The world's largest crypto exchange, Coinbase, is facing a Federal Class Action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to secure user accounts from hackers and thieves.

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US regulator signals change to digital banking rules

A US federal banking regulator has called for public feedback on the use of cryptocurrencies ahead of what could be a change in the rules on digital banking.

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HMRC turns to analytics to crack down on crypto cybercriminals

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking expressions of interest from vendors for a blockchain analytics tool to catch cybercriminals trading in cryptocurrencies.

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Coinbase acquires decentralised ID startup

Coinbase has acquired Distributed Systems in a bid to create a decentralised digital identity platform for crypto-wallet enthusiasts and Web merchants.

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Coinbase targets institutional investors with digital currency storage service

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is setting up a new firm to help institutional investors securely store their digital assets.

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Coinbase plans Ethereum messaging app

Bitcoin exchange and virtual wallet operator Coinbase is bidding to emulate China's hugely popular WeChat through a new unit that will offer a secure messaging app, an Ethereum wallet and a browser for Ethereum apps.

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In wake of Cloudflare bug, Starling advises customers to change passwords

UK challenger bank Starling is advising customers to change their passwords in the wake of a bug at internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare which saw sensitive information from some firms leaked.

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Blockchain firms form alliance to help take on crooks

Keen to shake off bitcoin's association with the underworld, a collection of blockchain firms have banded together on a forum promising to work with law enforcement agencies to tackle criminals using the technology.