BlockThreat - Week 31, 2019
Capture the Coin | Defcon 27 | BTC-e | Elliptic
Multiple blockchain security events are happening this month. Defcon 27 is hosting the Blockchain Village with lots of interesting talks. A new capture the flag competition called Capture the Coin by Coinbase is also launching in August. I will be speaking and hanging out at the Blockchain Village to support the contest so feel free to stop by and solve some challenges.
News:
US files lawsuit against Bitcoin exchange that helped launder ransomware profits - a lawsuit targeting the now defunct BTC-e exchange and its founder Alexander “Mr. Bitcoin” Vinnick is seeking to recover more than $100 million. The exchange was well-known for its money laundering activity. At one point, it was used by 95% of all ransomware to cash out user payoffs.
Events:
Capture the Coin - Blockchain Security CTF - a new CTF competition was announced with two dozen challenges covering smart contract exploitation, cryptography, wallet malware, blockchain forensics, and many others. The competition will start on Augu…
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