New ‘overlay attacks’ are a growing threat to crypto users — security CEO
The attackers are creating fake overlays to trick users into providing login credentials for financial services apps, including potentially for crypto exchanges.
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Former CFTC chair criticizes STABLE Act amid calls for urgent regulatory clarity
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Announces That WebSockets Private API is Live
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Acting OCC head calls for consolidated supervision for crypto firms
Michael Hsu said this approach would require more cooperation from both federal and state regulators, with “less regulatory competition” and “more interdependence.” 92 Total views 39 Total shares Michael Hsu, the acting head of the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, hopes to address gaps in supervision for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies.In…

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Blockchain-Powered Prediction Platforms: Governance and Uses Beyond Gimmick Markets & Death Pools
The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the views of Cointelegraph.comLike many other ICO success stories and subsequent leaders in their respective market segments, Augur, the preeminent platform for decentralized predictions, faces constant public scrutiny. The latest episode that drew public attention is the allegation, voiced by cryptocurrency hedge…