How Exodus Passkeys wallet claims to simplify Web3 onboarding

The Exodus Passkeys Wallet allows users to set limits on transactions while ensuring that users have full control over their assets.

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Missing words in a seed phrase: How many are recoverable?

Remembering and deliberately missing a few words from a seed phrase backup is not a good idea, as one can hack up to four words.

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Developer posts secret key on GitHub, loses $40K in 2 minutes

Developer Brian Guan claimed that the funds were drained in just two minutes, sparking mixed reactions within the crypto community.

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20% Off Tangem Wallet Limited Time!

With Tangem Wallet, you own your keys and your future no custodians, no risks. For a limited time, get 20% off with promo codes CRYPTO and EXTRA.

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Crypto Wallet Maker Keystone Debuts Bitcoin-Only Firmware for Flagship Device

Keystones upgraded bitcoin-only firmware makes managing bitcoin on the Keystone 3 Pro more secure and convenient.

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VLS Beta For Major Security Enhancement Of Lightning Nodes Released

In a significant development for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the Validating Lightning Signer (VLS) beta release has been announced, aiming to address the growing security concerns within the network. The VLS solution, an open-source Rust library and reference implementation, separates a user’s private keys from their Lightning node, providing an extra layer of protection against [...]

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Understanding Your Bitcoin Keys: Bip39 Seed Words

How large numbers and randomness secure your bitcoin, and what your seed phrase has to do with it. The first installment of 10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty powered by Ledger.

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Law firm poised to challenge Turkeys prohibition on cryptocurrency payments

A renowned law firm has taken a stand against Turkey’s recent ban on cryptocurrency payments. The firm is ready to challenge the government’s decision through legal means, highlighting the potential ramifications of such a restrictive policy. The law firm’s initiative comes in response to Turkey’s move to prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for payments, citing [...]

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Ledger CEO says crypto key recovery service makes self-custody easier

Ledger’s “Recover” service may be concerning, but some crypto industry participants think the feature may onboard new users while helping crypto natives.

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Ledger CEO says ‘sharded’ wallet keys could be shared if subpoenaed

The private seed phrases of Ledger users could be shared with governments if they are ordered to, but this is “not a real concern,” says CEO Paul Gauthier.

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Ledger releases white paper for hardware wallet seed recovery tool

Despite facing notable criticism over the Ledger seed recovery tool, the hardware crypto wallet firm expects to launch the Ledger Recover tool in Q4 2023.

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‘Apple and Google Are Systemic Risks to Crypto,’ Says Ex-Coinbase CTO

Authorities in the U.S. and elsewhere may try to compel tech firms like Apple and Google to exfiltrate private keys from devices and apps under their control, crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan warned on social media. The former executive of Coinbase believes this would be done to remit funds to cash-hungry governments. Tech Giants Apple, Google

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Wyoming’s private keys bill addresses growing threat to rights and assets

Governor Mark Gordon of the U.S. state of Wyoming recently signed a bill preventing the forced disclosure of private keys in a move to protect the privacy of digital asset owners. The incoming law reads “No person shall be compelled to produce a private key or make a private key known to any other person [...]

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The Most Unworkable State Law

An Illinois senator has presented a law that would compel crypto node operators, miners, and validators to reverse transactions if ordered by the court, even though it's impossible. (Read More)

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Wyoming lawmakers pass bill prohibiting courts from forcing disclosure of digital asset

Wyoming, a crypto-friendly state, enacted a measure banning private key disclosure. If Governor Mark Gordon approves, it will take effect July 1. (Read More)

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'Blockchain Bandit' reawakens: $90M in stolen crypto seen shifting

The hacker accumulated as much as $90 million worth of crypto from wallets with weak private keys during a six-year thieving spree.

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What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?

A hierarchical deterministic wallet uses a single seed to create an infinite number of addresses, allowing users to recover funds using a master key.

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3Commas: API Keys Leak Lead To $22M Loss

Users of the trading platform 3Commas got the biggest fright of their lives when an anonymous Twitter user illegally gained access to roughly 100,000 API keys and published them online.  3Commas at the beginning pin the blame on a phishing attack that triggered the user’s data leak but recently confessed that the source was an […]

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3Commas admits to API keys leak after anon reveals database | Invezz

3Commas, a crypto trading signals provider, has finally confirmed a recent attack that saw thousands of user API keys compromised. The platform’s founder and CEO Yuri Sorokin acknowledged this fact on Wednesday after it emerged an anonymous user had obtained a list of API keys linked to 3Commas users. Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips ... Read more

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3Commas Refutes Allegations That Employees Stole API Keys

3Commas, a crypto trading business, denies social media screenshots. To freeze exchange accounts, CEO Yuriy Sorokin recommends filing a police case. The business says phishing attempts "contribute" to thefts. (Read More)

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