Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has taken to social media to warn. Additionally, he pointed out the increasing dangers of phishing attacks, particularly those that aim at social media accounts. This advice follows a massive exploit on Ledger’s Discord server last week. A hacker gained access through a moderator...
Imagine this: You’re a developer, burning the midnight oil, trying to ship a critical feature. You pull a Docker image from Docker Hub – looks good, works as advertised. You ship, go on with your life, and feel good about it. Let’s say that’s not the case, and what if...
In a recently uncovered malware campaign targeting Docker environments, attackers are using a novel approach to mine cryptocurrency. Cybersecurity research teams at both Darktrace and Fortinet recently detected an ever-evolving campaign. It abuses the Teneo Web3 node with fraudulent heartbeat pings.The malicious Docker image, which was uploaded about two months...
The broader promise of Web3, filled with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their trust-minimized tokenized ecosystems relies on trust — or the lack thereof. So what happens when the government breaks that trust? It’s not merely a bad actor to blame. It’s those same incentive structures that were designed to...
The potential of Web3 – an open, democratic internet powered by blockchain technology – has sparked the interest of advocates and builders alike. Despite this promise, remaining logistical, structural, and cultural barriers continue to impede its widespread adoption. These include concerns about security, the complexity of interacting with decentralized applications...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a new strategic direction with these cases. As a consequence, it’s currently pursuing and prosecuting fewer crypto-related crimes. According to the DOJ, this decision will save time and resources. The consequences have created a chilling effect that experts and industry observers are concerned...
Decentralized Financial AI. Sounds futuristic, right? It is. We’re discussing building AI into DeFi, automating everything from trading strategies to DAO governance. Consider it like setting your financial life to autopilot. But before we all strap in and hand over the controls, let's talk about the elephant in the (decentralized)...
The main character—Sarah, a single mother in rural Kentucky. She’s very smart, creative, resourceful, but just stuck in a cycle of predatory payday loans. Her traditional finance counterpart turns a blind eye and considers her too much of a risk. Now picture DeFAI – Decentralized Financial AI – giving her...
The technology space is changing at blistering pace. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are arguably the most transformative technologies of the last 10 years. Now, these two powerhouses are converging in a new narrative: DeFAI. Uniting this technology, financial infrastructure, and adoption creates an economic busting intersection that...
We’ve all seen the fads, the promotions, the everythings-adjusting-now song and dance. But come on, in your heart of hearts, are you loving it? Are you on board with being a little more than a ticker symbol or are you simply trying to ride the latest FOMO craze?What if You...
To be fair, the crypto space has been a bit of a wild west. We're constantly bombarded with promises of overnight riches, fueled by hype and, let's face it, a whole lot of wishful thinking. Sound familiar? You may have heard the tale – XRP’s predestined climb and the meme-inspired...
Picture a mythological wolf, born in the crypto wilderness and known as Kai, who started minting NFTs from his bedroom. It was art as bombastic revelation, raw and powerful — cutting through clutter to speak to the anxieties of a generation. He did so by creating an engaged community on...
Stocktwits, with its introduction of Cryptotwits, is stepping into a realm where creativity mingles with natural danger. They’re in it to go beyond building a platform. They’re building a bridge between the known universe of TradFi and the wild new frontier that is DeFi. The question now is, will this...
Cryptotwits – a new spin-off launched by Stocktwits – is here to fill that gap, providing real-time intelligence and community sentiment to the burgeoning crypto market. The new launch directly responds to growing investor demand for trusted crypto data and social engagement. Stocktwits aims to capture both the regular crypto...