Security & Audits

A joint letter to the SEC calls for clearer treatment of digital assets, staking and secondary-market trading as regulators weigh proposed crypto rules.

The forum's timing post-midterms could significantly influence new legislative approaches to crypto, impacting industry regulation and investor sentiment. The post The Block and The Hill will host the Capitol Crypto Forum on November 19 appeared first on Cryp…

Malaysia's retention of Bitcoin from the Bitkingdom scam highlights the complexities of asset recovery in crypto fraud cases, impacting victim restitution. The post Malaysia keeps 322 Bitcoin from the Bitkingdom scam after court ruling appeared first on Crypt…

Today we’re publishing patching-bugs and regression-hunt, two plugins that let engineers delegate patch development and regression checks to agents. Our patching-bugs plugin reproduces reported bugs, develops fixes, and tests them. The regression-hunt plugin …

AI-driven vulnerability detection highlights the critical need for proactive security measures to protect vast web infrastructures from exploitation. The post OpenAI’s Codex Security helps uncover two critical PHP flaws before attackers do appeared first on C…

The push for a formal digital commodity definition could stabilize regulatory environments, fostering innovation and clarity in the crypto sector. The post Cardano Foundation joins five other blockchain groups urging SEC to lock in digital commodity definitio…

Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange. - Vault12 says ex…

Exchanges' cautious approach to legacy tokens may drive traders to decentralized platforms, impacting market dynamics and regulatory strategies. The post Centralized exchanges avoid listing legacy crypto tokens without SEC immunity appeared first on Crypto Br…

Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange.

The crackdown on crypto scams could enhance digital asset security, deter fraud, and restore trust in the cryptocurrency market. The post Trump expected to announce crackdown on crypto scams targeting Americans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Qubic has restarted its blockchain and opened recovery claims after a $1.4 million wallet exploit, warning users with vulnerable seeds to move their funds.

The SEC's ongoing acceptance of comments may influence future regulatory adjustments, impacting crypto market dynamics and investor strategies. The post SEC will keep taking Reg Crypto comments after the October 20 deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The emergence of AI compute futures could reshape financial markets, offering new hedging tools and influencing AI industry cost structures. The post Commodity brokers gear up to trade AI compute futures as CFTC review continues appeared first on Crypto Brief…

A crypto billionaire’s solar super PAC rewrote its attack ad on an upstate New York Republican after the candidate’s lawyers threatened to sue.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) public comment window for Regulation Crypto Assets (File No. S7-2026-27) is set to close at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern on October 20, 2026, marking the final formal opportunity for market participants to influence the d…

The firms are seeking clearer guidance on the classification of crypto assets and secondary-market trading as the SEC’s public comment period comes to a close.

Ionic's reliance on a single lease for revenue highlights vulnerability to activist influence, potentially reshaping its strategic direction. The post Ionic faces a possible activist push for board seats as its AI pivot takes shape appeared first on Crypto Br…

As the SEC’s comment period on a cryptocurrency proposal draws to a close, digital asset firms and Wall Street institutions have thoughts.

President Trump is offering up to $30,000 to anyone who calls in a tip pertaining to government fraud—all while turning a blind eye to the fraud being committed by his administration.Trump made the announcement about the Justice Department’s new $25 million a…

Self-described ‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski’s fraud and money laundering trial is adjourned until next week due to a medical issue. Prosecutors are expected to call their last witness on Monday.

Recognizing a Qualified Onchain Disclosure Agent could streamline crypto compliance, reduce costs, and enhance transparency for investors. The post Blockworks urges SEC to recognize a Qualified Onchain Disclosure Agent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Utah's lawsuit could reshape prediction markets by challenging their classification, potentially deterring liquidity providers and impacting growth. The post Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna to halt alleged illegal betting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TL;DR: The Hyperliquid Policy Center supports the SEC’s proposed crypto framework but says five changes are needed to make the rules workable for token developers and markets. The Hyperliquid Policy Center has welcomed the US Securities and Exchange Commissio…

Blockworks filed an SEC comment letter on Regulation Crypto Assets, pushing for onchain disclosures and a new Qualified Onchain Disclosure Agent The post Blockworks submits SEC comment letter on Regulation Crypto Assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TL;DR: The Blockchain Association has urged the US Treasury to draw clearer lines around DeFi software, foreign stablecoin issuers and who could face liability under proposed GENIUS Act rules. The fight over US stablecoin regulation is shifting from Congress …

The CFTC's defense of perpetual futures could pave the way for broader acceptance and regulatory clarity in the US crypto derivatives market. The post CFTC cites CME data to argue against challenge to perpetual futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The self-regulation framework may boost investor confidence and AI industry stability, but lacks unified standards, requiring further development. The post AI giants propose self-regulation framework with US support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mastercard is launching a tool that lets financial institutions screen dollar-pegged token payments for fraud, scams and sanctions before they reach the blockchain. The initiative applies the company's proven risk systems to digital dollar tokens. The post Ma…

TL;DR: Mastercard has launched Stablecoin Security, a risk-scoring tool designed to help financial institutions examine payments before and during their movement across blockchains. Stablecoin transfers can settle quickly. Investigating a suspicious payment b…

BlackRock filed with the SEC on Oct. 19 for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT), a fund that would hold options and fixed-income securities and gain Bitcoin exposure through derivatives. The preliminary prospectus excludes direct Bitcoin and spo…

The silent clock on federal AI policy The comment period on the SEC’s Regulation Crypto Assets proposal closes at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern tonight, which is 03:59:59Z on October 21. Treasury’s NPRM comment period closed at 03:59:59Z today. Together they are the …

The proposed acquisition would give Bitget a route into Thailand’s crypto market through a locally licensed operator.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig claimed that the agency was using its “existing statutory authorities“ to address crypto regulation after Congress failed to advance a market structure bill. US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig said that…

The ruling underscores the importance of due diligence for investors and reinforces regulatory efforts to deter financial misconduct. The post CFTC secures more than $288 million order against former Long Island resident in Ponzi case appeared first on Crypto…

The lawsuit could sway public opinion and voter sentiment, potentially altering the dynamics of the Texas gubernatorial race. The post Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Abbott for unredacted Musk communications appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The dominance of AI stocks in the S&P 500 raises concerns about market vulnerability and diversification challenges for passive investors. The post AI stocks now make up 49% of the S&P 500, the second-highest concentration on record appeared first on Crypto B…