The recent crypto market turmoil has been headlined by a series of cascading events, including the collapse of Terra UST and the failure of famed hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital (3AC). Most notable and perhaps most impactful is the rash of distressed centralized crypto lending platforms, which have disproportionately caused… Read More
ETH2.0: The Merge is Coming; What You Need to Know and Watch Out for The long-awaited upgrade for Ethereum, “The Merge’’, is fast approaching. The upgrade will be a two-step process, happening on September 6 and through September 10–20, according to the Ethereum Foundation’s August 24, 2022 blog post. There is only… Read More
In the previous article, Web 3.0 Information Security Guide — What You Need to Know about Blockchain Threats, we discussed the definition of Web3, damages/losses in Web3 security incidents, intentions and goals of hackers, and three attack methods and their prevention measures. In this article, we will continue to discuss six… Read More
There’s plenty of buzz around Web 3.0 and innovations in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, but few understand the hidden risks of this technology. As it is still emerging, widespread misuse raises concerns about fraud, money laundering, and hacking. In this article, the XREX information security team will introduce information security in… Read More
Many people might have heard of Bitcoin, the world’s first digital currency that many predict will revolutionize the existing financial system and payments — or prove to be a massive fraud — depending on what you read and believe. The birth of Bitcoin is also the birth of blockchain technology… Read More
In July 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced insider trading charges against a former Coinbase employee and his two associates. The three defendants allegedly front-ran public listing announcements on the Coinbase exchange and generated $1.1 million USD in illicit trading profits. The insider trading charges alone might barely make… Read More
“Let me issue and control a nation’s money and I care not who writes the laws.” Mayer Anselm Rothschild said in 1970. The Rothschild family rose to prominence in the 18th century, controlling and establishing the financial and banking systems of Europe. Sovereignty and the Right of Coinage: How CBDC… Read More
The long-awaited and highly-anticipated crypto bill Responsible Financial Innovation Act championed by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) was introduced as a bipartisan proposal co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The ambitious and comprehensive bill contains several key pillars including regulatory oversight, clarification of definitions and taxation, and banking and payment stablecoins. Read More
The current global market scenario and impact of the Russia-Ukraine war have led to unprecedented inflation that hurt every aspect of the international economy. Many people are looking for new investment opportunities and other ways to store the value of their assets as the cash held in weaker currencies is… Read More