Blockchain Simplified: Week 41, 2024
Stay ahead in all things blockchain security with Weekly Web3 News, Security, Developer, DeFi, DAO, and NFT Updates
Big News 🚨
In a significant legal development, Bitfinex has been recognized as the sole eligible victim for restitution following its infamous 2016 hack, which resulted in the theft of 120,000 BTC. The U.S. government’s recent filing suggests that no other parties qualify for compensation under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, as Bitfinex had already compensated affected customers through BFX tokens. This ruling narrows the focus of asset recovery efforts to the exchange itself, potentially expediting the return of seized assets, including 94,643 BTC recovered in 2022. The announcement caused a slight 0.7% dip in Bitcoin's value as market participants reacted nervously.
Jobs 🫵
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Latest Crypto News 🔗
Crypto Startup backed by OpenAI
London Man denies running illegal crypto ATMs
Crypto Whale Looses $36M in major phishing scam causing DETH depeg
Hackers compromise sensitive information of Over 77,000 Fidelity Customers
Revolut says company has Prevented $621,880,000 in Potentially Fraudulent Crypto and Fiat Transfers
9-13 different wallets: Fake Web3 Job Recruiters Update Their Crypto-Stealing Malware
Events 🎯
DSF P2P Financial Systems International Workshop - Dubai (15-17th October)
The DSF P2P Financial Systems International Workshop in Dubai is a premier event that brings together experts to discuss the latest advancements in peer-to-peer financial technologies. It serves as a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore innovative solutions in decentralized finance, blockchain, and fintech.
RWA Summit - NYC (21-24th October)
The RWA Summit in NYC is a leading conference focused on Real World Assets (RWA) in the context of blockchain and decentralized finance. It gathers industry leaders, investors, and innovators to explore how tokenization and digital platforms are transforming the integration of physical assets into the financial system.
Learning Resources 🎲
Guide to avoiding crypto scams
Certis and University of Singapore
Establishing your identity in the Web3 World
Why is Cryptography the future of web3?
What is XION?
How to use bbSOL
Practice Challenges 🚀
SANS Challenge Coins
Security Boulevard Challenges