LastPass users with weak master passwords may need to change the individual passwords they stored with the service. Password management service LastPass was hacked in August 2022, and the attacker stole users’ encrypted passwords, according to a Dec. 23 statement from the company. This means that the attacker may be able to crack some website...Continue Reading

According to the FEC, DataVault will receive “reasonable compensation” for each NFT issued to contributors as well as track all tokens issued for its own records. The United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) has issued an advisory opinion stating DataVault Holdings may use nonfungible tokens for fundraising efforts. In a Dec. 15 notice, the FEC...Continue Reading

With the BTC price plunging more than 76% peak-to-trough, miners are struggling to keep their operations running. Never underestimate how quickly things can deteriorate in a sector as volatile as crypto, especially in a bear market. Prices can always go lower in the depts of crypto winter and casualties can multiply overnight. 2022 has been...Continue Reading

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are trading close to their overhead resistance levels, increasing the likelihood of an upward push. Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to end the year with a loss of about 65%. This would mark the third negative year for Bitcoin with the other two being 2014 and 2018. In comparison, the S&P 500...Continue Reading

The exchange’s reserve attestation comes only a month after it released its first one and is intended to promote greater transparency in the crypto industry. Crypto exchange OKX has released its second proof-of-reserves on its website, only a month after releasing its first one. Haider Rafique, the chief marketing officer of OKX, shared on Twitter...Continue Reading

The latest U.S. economic data fails to induce volatility in an otherwise flat Bitcoin price playing field. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a flicker of volatility around the Dec. 23 Wall Street open as the latest United States inflation data came in line with expectations. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Bitcoin sees “crumb” of volatility...Continue Reading

“After thirty-four years of public service, it is time for me to pursue new and different challenges and opportunities,” said Dan Berkovitz. Dan Berkovitz, general counsel for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, said he will be leaving the agency after more than a year. In a Dec. 22 announcement, the SEC said Berkovitz...Continue Reading

Bitcoin remains the most-searched cryptocurrency in 2022 by far thanks to its top-brand status and being in a league of its own when it comes to decentralization. Cryptocurrencies have suffered immensely in 2022 from the onslaught of a hawkish Federal Reserve and the implosions of crypto platforms FTX, Terra, Celsius Network, and others. What were the...Continue Reading

OpenSea’s terms of service explicitly prohibit individuals and organizations from sanctioned regions from using its platform. Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has been banning artists and collectors from Cuba, citing United States sanctions as the key reason behind its action. According to a report published by Artnet, 30 artists and collectors have been banned from the...Continue Reading

Learn what Wrapped XRP is and how to use wXRP on blockchains other than Ripple’s XRP Ledger. Wrapped XRP (wXRP) is a crypto asset pegged to XRP (XRP) and can be used on blockchains other than Ripple’s native XRP Ledger. Ripple is a blockchain-based global payments system providing crypto solutions for businesses, and XRP is...Continue Reading