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Smart Contracts: Understanding Vulnerabilities and Ethical Hacking

by LotharCrypto, Cybersecurity, Education, Infos 09/09/202412/28/2024No Comments

In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts play a crucial role in managing tasks and storing digital assets. These self-executing agreements, often compared to digital vending machines, power trading, lending, and staking activities across various blockchain platforms. However, with billions of dollars locked in DeFi protocols, smart contracts have become attractive …

Navigating the Crypto Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Frauds in 2024

by LotharCrypto, Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity, Education, Infos 09/09/202412/28/2024No Comments

As we delve deeper into 2024, the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. While this digital frontier offers exciting opportunities, it also harbors increasingly sophisticated threats. This comprehensive guide explores the most prevalent crypto frauds of the year, providing in-depth insights and actionable strategies to protect your digital assets. 1. Fraudulent Trading …

Zero-Value Token Transfer Phishing Attack: A New Threat in the Crypto World

by LotharCrypto, Cybersecurity, Education 09/09/202409/09/2024No Comments

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, a new and sophisticated phishing attack has emerged, targeting unsuspecting users on networks like TRON and Ethereum. Known as the “Zero-Value Token Transfer Phishing Attack,” this scheme exploits user behavior and blockchain mechanics to deceive victims into sending their assets to malicious addresse. Understanding the Attack The Zero-Value Token …

The Big Advantages of a Joint Venture Partnership between INTEC Group and Financial Asset Group AG

Waste to Energy 200MW plant in Nigeria “2GETHER WE CAN”

by LotharBusiness Partnerships, FAG Partner News, Technology 09/04/202411/25/2024No Comments

Rivers State Takes Bold Step Towards Sustainable Energy with 200MW Waste-to-Energy Plant In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable development and environmental stewardship, Rivers State, Nigeria, is set to embark on an ambitious waste-to-energy project. This initiative, valued at 1.6 Billion Euros, aims to establish a 200MW power plant that will transform the state’s waste management …

CDBCs a risky path for privacy

by LotharFinance, Infos 09/01/202409/01/2024No Comments

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a hot topic in the world of finance and technology, with many countries exploring or developing their own versions. While CBDCs offer potential benefits, there are also significant concerns about privacy and control that need to be carefully considered. What are CBDCs? CBDCs are digital versions of a country’s …

What are the potential risks of de-anonymization in blockchain?

by LotharCybersecurity, Crypto, Cryptocurrencies 08/25/202408/25/2024No Comments

Blockchain technology, while often touted for its privacy features, is not inherently anonymous and carries several risks of de-anonymization. Here are some key potential risks: Transaction Graph Analysis One of the most significant de-anonymization risks comes from analyzing the transaction graph on public blockchains: Linking On-chain and Off-chain Data Several factors can connect blockchain activity …

Messenger Systems: An In-Depth Overview

by LotharEducation, Technology 08/25/202408/25/2024No Comments

In today’s digital landscape, messaging apps have become an integral part of our daily communication. While popular centralized messengers like WhatsApp dominate the market, there’s a growing interest in decentralized alternatives. Let’s explore the key differences between these systems and the advantages of decentralized messaging platforms. Centralized vs. Decentralized Messengers Centralized Systems Centralized messaging systems, …

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations 2024

by LotharFinance, Infos 08/23/202409/10/2024No Comments

As we enter 2024, the landscape of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations in the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve rapidly. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are intensifying their efforts to combat financial crimes in the digital asset space, recognizing the growing importance and potential risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Global Regulatory Trends The Financial Action Task Force …

Comparing Global Clearing Systems

by LotharEducation, Finance 08/04/202409/10/2024No Comments

Financial clearing systems play a crucial role in the global financial markets, ensuring smooth and efficient settlement of securities transactions. Two of the most prominent clearing systems are Euroclear and Clearstream. Let’s explore these and other major clearing systems, comparing their features and operations. Euroclear Euroclear is one of the world’s largest securities settlement systems …

Some common use cases for ISO 20022 message definitions

ISO 15022

by LotharEducation, Finance 08/04/202409/10/2024No Comments

Enhancing Financial Communication with Standardized Messaging In the realm of financial services, efficient and accurate communication is essential. ISO 15022, an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), addresses this need by providing a structured framework for the exchange of information within the securities industry. This blog post delves into the details …