Teardrop attacks in crypto: What they are and how to stop them
    12 Jan 2025
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    What is a teardrop attack in cryptocurrency? A teardrop attack exploits how systems reassemble fragmented data packets during transmission by sending overlapping fragments that the target system cannot properly reconstruct, leading to a denial of service. Cyber threats attacking the cryptocurrency ecosystem are becoming more sophisticated as it matures. The teardrop attack, a type of denial-of-service…

    Binance altcoin dominance hits 78%, analyst eyes’ strong momentum’ ahead

    Altcoin trading volume dominance on crypto exchange Binance has hit 78%, a level that a crypto analyst says points to strong potential for an altcoin bull market in 2025. “With retail interest gaining traction, the altcoin market could continue to build strong momentum in the coming months,” CryptoQuant contributor Burakkesmeci said in a Jan. 11…

    Kenya drafts legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies
    12 Jan 2025
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    Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies, marking a shift from the cautious warnings previously issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). On Jan. 10, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi reportedly said the government is “committed to creating the necessary legal and regulatory framework” for cryptocurrencies. The announcement comes as Kenya drafts a new proposal titled “National Policy…