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From Enron to Wirecard: How Blockchain Tech Could Have Helped

If blockchain technology is used within a regulated financial system, Wirecard-esque scandals can be a thing of the past, writes BRD CEO Adam Traidman.

By Adam Traidman

Jul 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2020

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Audits

Fidelity-Backed Fireblocks in Talks With Potential Wall Street Clients Following EY Accreditation

Enterprise-focused crypto transaction platform Fireblocks has passed an EY data security audit. Now it can seek clients in traditional finance.

By Paddy Baker

Dec 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2019

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Security

Crypto Exchange Binance Awarded ISO Security Accreditation

The crypto exchange says it's been awarded an information security accreditation after audits found it met ISO standards.

By Daniel Palmer

Sep 24, 2019 at 9:32 a.m. UTC

Sep 24, 2019

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Security

Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain

There's a new blockchain for developers to break at will. The "capture the flag" project from Kudelski Security is meant to educate.

By Christine Kim

Aug 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 14, 2019

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Ethereum

Take Two: Ethereum Is Getting Ready for the Constantinople Hard Fork Redo

The world's second largest blockchain by market capitalization is gearing up for a hard fork its tried to activate before called Constantinople. This time, developers are confident it will work.

By Christine Kim

Feb 12, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 12, 2019

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Circle

Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Fully Dollar Backed, Says Latest Auditor's Report

Crypto finance startup Circle’s USDC stablecoin was fully backed with fiat reserves at the close of 2018, according to auditing firm Grant Thornton.

By Yogita Khatri

Jan 17, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. UTC

Jan 17, 2019

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Security

TrustToken Says It Passed 3 Security Audits With No Bugs Found

TrustToken says its tech has passed three independent security audits, while its stablecoin is now seeing trading volume over $1 billion a month.

By Nikhilesh De

Dec 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2018

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Audits

Crypto Cries Foul In Wake of Tether's Dollar Token Report

Tether announced its tokens are fully-backed by real cash according to a third-party review but the crypto community doesn't seem convinced.

By Christine Kim

Jun 20, 2018 at 9:55 p.m. UTC

Jun 20, 2018

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Audits

Tether Confirms Its Relationship With Auditor Has 'Dissolved'

The statement, provided Saturday evening, confirms the suspicions of online sleuths and is likely to raise new questions about the company's finances.

By Marc Hochstein

Jan 27, 2018 at 11:43 p.m. UTC

Jan 27, 2018

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