MetaMask rolls out NFT portfolio value tracker with new partnership
MetaMask users will now have the ability to track the value of their nonfungible token (NFT) portfolio through its latest product. The wallet provider announced a new feature on Nov. 2, which will bring updated pricing information for the over 5,000 NFT collections held by MetaMask users. The new utility comes as a result of […]
Deribit crypto exchange halts withdrawals amid $28M hot wallet hack
Major cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit has halted withdrawals after suffering a $28 million hot wallet hack. Deribit exchange got its hot wallet compromised before midnight UTC on Nov. 1, the firm reported on Twitter. The exchange emphasized that client funds are safe as losses are covered by Deribit’s reserves, stating: “Client assets, Fireblocks or any […]
Solana-hacked crypto could be claimed as a tax loss: Experts
For unlucky crypto investors looking to turn lemons into lemonade — it turns out that digital assets lost during an exploit or hack can potentially be claimed as a tax loss, provided you live in the right country, experts told Cointelegraph. Following the news that more than 8,000 Solana wallets had been compromised and that […]
Bilaxy exchange suspends website after ERC-20 hot wallet hack
Bilaxy, a lesser-known cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed a major hacking incident, reporting losses of funds due to an exploit of the platform’s ERC-20 hot wallet. Bilaxy announced on its Telegram channel that the crypto exchange suffered a “serious hack” on Aug. 28 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. UTC, resulting in the transfer of 295 […]
Crypto wallets in 2021: From hot to cold, here are the options
After another jump in the price of major cryptocurrencies at the end of 2020, crypto enthusiasts began to mine, sell and buy currencies with renewed vigor — which means that nowadays, the topic of custodying cryptocurrencies is more relevant than ever. But unlike the past bullish waves, this time many users are also concerned with […]
Secure Bitcoin self-custody: Balancing safety and ease of use
Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million, but a significant proportion of that total sum is likely lost forever. This situation is due to a variety of reasons such as lost private keys and discarded storage devices containing substantial amounts of Bitcoin (BTC). When Bitcoin owners are not being careless with their wallet passwords, they […]