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Institutional Investor’s Introduction to Blockchain and Digital Asset Investing

Data Matters

Given the growth of markets for cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based assets, often referred to as “digital assets,” we see growing interest from traditional investment managers in gaining exposure to this emerging asset class. Article I: Digital Asset Overview and Methods to Gain Exposure to Digital Assets .

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As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

Security Affairs

In December 2023, Elliptic and Corvus Insurance published a joint research that revealed the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group.

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HackerOne awarded over $300 million bug hunters

Security Affairs

Crypto and blockchain organizations continue to offer the highest average overall payouts for vulnerabilities in their platforms, this year’s top reward was $100,050. Below is the analysis of vulnerability type by industry: How do the company customers measure the ROI of the HackerOne security program?

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To get the most from blockchain in government, a sharing mindset is needed

CGI

To get the most from blockchain in government, a sharing mindset is needed. Twenty-five years later, blockchain is here and can bring those use cases to life. However, blockchain requires organizations to think about their data not as an asset they own, but as a shared resource—a shift in mindset that is not easy for everyone.

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Researchers released a free decryptor for Black Basta ransomware

Security Affairs

A joint research by Elliptic and Corvus Insurance revealed that the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group. Files below the size of 5000 bytes cannot be recovered.

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Black Basta Ransomware gang accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022

Security Affairs

A joint research by Elliptic and Corvus Insurance revealed that the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group. ” reads the Elliptic’s report.

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Black Basta gang claims the hack of the UK water utility Southern Water

Security Affairs

A joint research by Elliptic and Corvus Insurance revealed that the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group. Files below the size of 5000 bytes cannot be recovered.