Linux on Bitcoin? Open-source framework BitVMX envisions BTC-powered programs

Bitcoin experts are developing a fresh open-source project named BitVMX. This innovative platform aims to enable the creation and execution of intricate apps and features directly on Bitcoin’s fundamental level, ensuring enhanced security. BitVMX, modeled after Robin Linus’s BitVM project, is supported by RootstockLabs, a prominent Bitcoin layer-2 technology company. The objective of this initiative … Read more

DeFi’s ‘unknown and unpredictable’ risks curb institutional use — Fireblocks VP

According to a Fireblocks executive, there’s been increasing curiosity among institutional investors regarding decentralized finance (DeFi), yet they are hesitant due to the risks associated with on-chain transactions. To alleviate these apprehensions, Fireblocks is planning to roll out new platform features. Institutional investors dealing with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) transactions face substantial risks, according to Shahar … Read more

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs officially approved to start trading on April 30

Starting from April 30, the initial Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for spot trading have received approval to commence operations in Hong Kong. On April 24, Hong Kong’s securities regulatory body, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), announced its approval for the initial offering of Bitcoin and Ether Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), as mentioned in … Read more

New crypto users shouldn’t ‘rush into DeFi’ — Security firms

Newcomers to cryptocurrency may be put off by the frequent reports of hacks in the industry, but experts in crypto security offer reassurance and suggest strategies for minimizing risks. In early January 2024, according to a report by Crypto.com, the cryptocurrency world had approximately 580 million users – marking a significant gain of around 34% … Read more

North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report

A North Korean hacking gang called Lazarus has started utilizing LinkedIn to identify susceptible users and swipe their possessions through carefully planned malware assaults. Slice of news: Lazarus group hackers disguised as job-seeking blockchain developers on LinkedIn were exposed by cybersecurity firm SlowMist, bringing the incident into public awareness. According to SlowMist, hackers obtained confidential … Read more