ChainCatcher news, MetaMask disclosed on platform X that it is integrating the security engine of the security tool Wallet Guard, enabling security features to enhance anti-fraud protection and safeguard users' asset security. Additionally, it has partnered with Blockaid to provide security protection for Web3 interactions. The security tool Wallet Guard was acquired by Consensys in July this year, and the Wallet Guard team has joined the MetaMask product security team.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase announced on social platforms the launch of a technical anti-fraud alliance with industry leaders such as Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and GASO to combat online fraud and financial scams.It is reported that this collaboration aims to protect and educate users, emphasizing that fraud is an issue within the technical realm, not limited to social media, cryptocurrency, or finance. By sharing knowledge and best practices, the alliance will strive to create a safer digital environment. By avoiding unsolicited investment advice, using reputable platforms, and educating ourselves on fraud strategies, we can remain vigilant against scams. Together, we can defend our community and enhance our commitment to global economic freedom.

ChainCatcher message, Binance stated in an official blog post that, given that cryptocurrency is a nascent industry, scams are becoming increasingly frequent and complex. Therefore, it is necessary for users to continuously stay informed about the latest prevention methods.Binance's risk control measures are divided into 8 levels based on the severity of the scam risk, ensuring a balance between user experience and security. These 8 levels, in order from low to high, are: custom pop-up notifications, interactive risk assessment forms, global malicious address database alerts, freezing small profits, a 1-hour cooling-off period, a 24-hour cooling-off period, chat deterrence, and alert services.

ChainCatcher news, according to Contxto, Brazilian cryptocurrency anti-fraud company Vaas announced the completion of a 10 million Brazilian real (approximately 2 million USD) Pre-Seed funding round, led by ABSeed, with participation from Fuse Capital and Honey Island under 4UM.The solution launched by Vaas supports tracking the entire transaction history of assets within cryptocurrency wallets and identifying some unconventional or suspicious transactions. The new funds will be used to develop new products and expand the business into traditional financial sectors such as banking.

ChainCatcher news, zCloak Network, in collaboration with multiple project parties, officially launched the "Web3 Online Anti-Fraud Campaign" today. This campaign aims to raise user awareness of online phishing fraud and put an end to hackers' rampant theft of user assets through phishing scams.The upgraded Valid Sign feature of the zCloak Valid ID platform will provide technical and platform support for this campaign. Any key information related to assets or containing website links released by project parties must be digitally signed and published along with the signature. Users can verify the identity of project parties by clicking on the digital signature verification short link, thus avoiding hackers' actions of posting false information through social media accounts to steal user assets.Currently, users can participate in the activity by simply retweeting and verifying tweets from different project parties that have been digitally signed with Valid Sign, earning exclusive NFTs and having the chance to participate in a prize draw. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 institutional authentication platform Valid ID built by zCloak Network, has fully upgraded its anti-phishing and anti-fraud features ------ Valid Sign, earlier this week.It is reported that this upgrade aims to provide users with a smoother one-click information verification experience. Users only need to click on the short link attached to the information to automatically jump to the Valid ID signature verification interface and automatically view the signature verification results.In addition, due to the recent surge in hacker attack frequency, zCloak plans to collaborate with multiple project parties to launch a large-scale "Web3 Online Anti-Fraud Campaign," which will be the first strong counterattack against on-chain fraud in the Web3 world.

ChainCatcher News, the National Futures Association (NFA) recently approved NFA Compliance Rule 2-51, which imposes anti-fraud, fair and equitable trading principles, and regulatory requirements on NFA members and associate members engaged in digital asset commodity activities. The rule currently applies only to Bitcoin and Ether and will take effect on May 31, 2023. Existing obligations for members also include adhering to disclosure requirements for participating in virtual currency activities.Currently, over 100 NFA members have reported to the NFA that they are engaged in business activities related to digital assets, including commodity interests and spot markets.The National Futures Association is a self-regulatory organization for the futures industry established in 1976 under Section 17 of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act and officially began operations in 1982. In recent years, the NFA has been committed to developing innovative, technology-driven regulatory processes to enable its members to meet their legal obligations at lower costs and with greater efficiency. (Source link)

According to Chain Catcher, The Block reported that the digital anti-fraud solution Sardine has completed a $51.5 million Series B funding round, led by a16z, with participation from Visa, ConsenSys, ING Ventures, Cross River Digital, Eric Schmidt, and Google Ventures.Sardine's CEO and co-founder Soups Ranjan previously served as the head of risk at Coinbase and was the head of the crypto division at Revolut before founding Sardine in early 2020. According to Soups Ranjan, since its inception, the company has had over 135 clients, including FTX, Blockchain.com, and Brave.Previously, Chain Catcher reported in February this year that Sardine completed a $19.5 million Series A funding round, led by a16z, with participation from XYZ, SweatEquity Ventures, 11.2 Capital, Village GlobalNYCA, Experian Ventures, and over 30 angel investors in the fintech and crypto sectors. (source link)