Indian crypto exchange Wazirx says cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a Google subsidiary, has confirmed that Wazirx team laptops were not compromised during the $ 230 million cyberattack. The exchange added that attention is now focused on custodian Liminal’s wallet infrastructure, and the investigation’s findings have been shared with law enforcement and other agencies to assist …
Gary Gensler Tells Lawmakers SEC Takes Cybersecurity ‘Seriously’ After X Account Hack
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has assured lawmakers that the securities regulator “takes its cybersecurity obligations seriously.” Lawmakers raised concerns following the hacking of the SEC’s account on social media platform X, where a post falsely announced the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Gensler: SEC Takes Cybersecurity Obligations Seriously […]
SEC ‘Deeply Regrets’ Errors in Case Against Crypto Firm But Tells Court Sanctions Are Not Warranted
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that it “deeply regrets” the errors made in the case against crypto firm Debt Box after the court found that the agency made “materially false and misleading representations.” However, the SEC claimed that sanctions are not warranted, adding that it will “conduct mandatory training” for staff involved […]
Martin Shkreli Tells CZ ‘Jail Ain’t so Bad,’ Speculates About Sentence
Martin Shkreli, also known as ‘Pharma Bro,’ directed his attention to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s situation, with CZ having recently pleaded guilty to money laundering charges as part of a $ 4.3 billion settlement. “Jail ain’t so bad,” Shkreli stressed, speculating that CZ could spend up to 1 year in jail or …