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Multi-party computation (MPC) wallet provider Fireblocks has released a new trading system for institutions that use centralized exchanges, according to a Nov. 28 announcement. Called “Off Exchange,” the new system allows institutional traders to swap tokens without first depositing them on the exchange. Fireblocks claimed this system would help to
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Cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Fireblocks has identified and assisted in tackling what it describes as the first account abstraction vulnerability within the Ethereum ecosystem.An announcement on Oct. 26 unpacked the discovery of an ERC-4337 account abstraction vulnerability in the smart contract wallet UniPass. The two firms worked together to address the
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Numerous Israeli banks and regulators have stepped in to assist with the flow of these crypto donations. According to a source close to the initiative, for the first time, these banks will most likely provide a bridge to move those crypto assets to the banks. Source
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Blockchain company Fireblocks, which is backed by Sequoia Capital, has acquired Melbourne-based decentralized finance (defi) startup BlockFold for a reported $10 million. This acquisition will allow Fireblocks to expand its services beyond custody services. Neither Fireblocks nor BlockFold has made any public statements regarding the deal. BlockFold, founded in 2022, provides smart contract
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The acquisition will expand Fireblocks' capabilities in tokenization including token customization, orchestration, distribution and advisory. Source
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However, the bank remains somewhat cautious of crypto, at least publicly; back in July, HSBC-owned Hang Seng Bank, also in Hong Kong, said that while licensed crypto companies can open a bank account, they’ll only be able to get a “simple” one. Source
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Fireblocks launched a non-custodial wallet-as-a-service aimed at catering to businesses across various sectors, reflecting a broader industry trend towards user-controlled digital assets. Fireblocks introduced a non-custodial wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) tailored for various sectors, including brands, corporates, fintechs, and web3 businesses today, Sept. 11. This development is noteworthy as it reflects a larger
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“This non-custodial release allows a fintech, web3 company or corporate to create a wallet, where one of the key shares is sitting with the user – either in their web browser or mobile app, with iOS and Android – and the other key share is held with Fireblocks or with
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While Fireblocks says that attacks exploiting the vulnerabilities would have been “practical,” the firm believes their complexity made them difficult to discover in advance of Wednesday’s disclosure. “The chances that someone – some malicious actor from, let's say, North Korea figured it out months before we figured it out and
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Israel is expanding its regulated cryptocurrency offerings through the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) by partnering with Fireblocks to provide secure institutional-grade services, according to an Aug. 1 press release. Forging partnerships This collaboration will enable TASE to offer
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