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Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds

Jaspreet KalraJun 17, 2020

The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet.

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Facebook

Facebook’s Calibra Rebrands to Novi, Details Wallet Tie-Up With WhatsApp

Sebastian SinclairMay 26, 2020

In the run-up to launch, libra's digital wallet subsidiary has been given a new look and a new name: Novi, which means "new way."

Wallets

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending

Daniel KuhnJul 2, 2020

A standard way to transact bitcoin could be misused to enable a kind of double-spending, new research has found.

Custody

The ‘Great Lockdown’ Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions

Leigh CuenApr 30, 2020

Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.

Hacking

Mystery Hacker Tries to Steal Crypto Through Fake Google Chrome Wallet Extensions

Paddy BakerApr 16, 2020

Google has removed 49 Chrome extensions masquerading as legitimate crypto wallets including Ledger, MyEtherWallet, MetaMask and Jaxx, according to MyCrypto's Harry Denley.

Wallets

Privacy

P2P Exchange Hodl Hodl Takes First Step in Bringing Private Bitcoin Trades to BlueWallet Users

Anna BaydakovaApr 3, 2020

Users of the BlueWallet app can now view available trades on Hodl Hodl, with trading coming soon.

Insurance

Ex-Royal Mint Team Now Provides $1M Cover for All Civic Crypto Wallets

Paddy BakerMar 31, 2020

Coincover is now providing automatic deposit guarantee on all new signups for Civic's hot wallet.

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Wallets

Long-Festering DeFi Dapp Bug Still Not Fixed by Industry (Updated)

Daniel KuhnMar 23, 2020

ZenGo is renewing a debate over personal responsibility and user protections after discovering an exploit that can drain wallets of all user funds.

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Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com Wallet Users Can Now Borrow Against Their Crypto Holdings

Daniel PalmerMar 10, 2020

Users can borrow U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins against bitcoin in their wallets.

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Wallets

Paradigm Leads $12M Round for DeFi-Friendly Wallet Startup

Leigh CuenMar 9, 2020

The DeFi-friendly Argent wallet just raised $12 million.

Stablecoins

New Wallet From Stablecoin Issuer STASIS Syncs With Financial Institutions

Paddy BakerMar 3, 2020

STASIS said Tuesday its new wallet would offer regulated financial institutions a new gateway into cryptocurrencies.

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Insurance

Lloyd’s Backs New Crypto Hot Wallet Insurance Scheme From Coincover

Sebastian SinclairMar 2, 2020

The UK insurance giant is underwriting a new policy protecting against theft of cryptocurrency held in online hot wallets.

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Coinbase

Coinbase Wallet Adds Short, Customizable Addresses to Simplify Sending Cryptos

Paddy BakerFeb 26, 2020

The new support also includes an integration with the Ethereum Name Service), allowing Coinbase Wallet users to send cryptocurrencies to .eth addresses.