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Risk review: Exploits

Cryptocurrency, known as a revolutionary and disruptive force in finance, is not without its vulnerabilities. Exploits, a term familiar to the cybersecurity world, have found their way into the realm of...

Ledger Recover Pt 6: Threat Analysis - CoinCover

This last article explores the security challenges identified by the Ledger Donjon when building a seed recovery service, and how regular internal and external security audits are conducted in order to...

Risk Review: Platform Failure Risk - CoinCover

The world of cryptocurrency has brought about exciting opportunities for users and businesses alike. However, it is not without its challenges, and one of the most critical risks in this space is the...

Part 5: Genesis OF Ledger Recover – Operational Security

Welcome to Part 5 of our blog series on Ledger Recover Genesis. This series of blog posts explores the many technical hurdles encountered when building a seed recovery service, and how Ledger Recover,...

Bankruptcy Risks In Crypto - CoinCover

Keeping your digital assets safe against the risks of insolvency and bankruptcy. Cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity over the past decade, attracting users, investors, and businesses eager to...

Singapore: Crypto Success Story - CoinCover

The realm of crypto is still in its early stages. However, the level of development and adoption of cryptocurrency can vary from country to country from both a consumer and institutional perspective. The...

Risk Review: Reputational risks for cryptocurrency providers

In the fast-paced world of crypto and blockchain, where innovation and opportunity thrive, reputational risks are ever-present and demand careful consideration. Cryptocurrency providers, including exchanges,...

Ledger Recover Pt 4: Id Verification - CoinCover

How can Ledger Recover protect the entropy of a Secret Recovery Phrase without just introducing yet another additional mechanism secret-based such as a password, a two-factor authentication or similar? In...

Risk Review: Internal bad actors

Users Ready For Crypto, Says CoinCover - CoinCover

A survey of 16,000+ global consumers finds that 17% already own crypto – 30% likely to buy crypto in the next 12 months However, crypto is not reaching its full potential as consumers still have concerns...

What does PayPal's stablecoin mean for the crypto market?

In August, PayPal marked a significant moment in the crypto landscape by introducing its stablecoin, PYUSD, for use by customers and merchants. PayPal’s crypto journey dates back to 2013, voicing interest...

Coincover's regulatory roundup - July 2023

July was far from quiet for the growing blockchain industry, full of developments and regulatory updates. Europe and Asia established solid legislative paths for secure crypto growth, while institutional...

Blockchain Adoption By Governments - CoinCover

Blockchain technology, which was initially popularised by cryptocurrencies with the start of Bitcoin in 2009, has been gaining traction across various sectors. In recent years, the revolutionary capabilities...

Ledger Recover Pt 3: Prevent Collusion - CoinCover

Providing secure storage is key and raises crucial questions that we need to address: How do we ensure the shares are stored safely and can’t be stolen? How can we prevent collusion between backup providers...