Daily Archives: 13/11/2020

CertiK launches QuickScan tool to find vulnerabilities in smart contracts

Cybersecurity services company CertiK has announced the launch of an automated QuickScan tool to detect vulnerabilities in smart contracts. CertiK COO Daryl Hok said the QuickScan toolkit is designed to improve the analysis performed by CertiK Chain’s security oracles. QuickScan checks the involved smart contracts for known vulnerabilities using static and dynamic analysis methods. In particular, the bytecode, source code and access parameters of each smart contract are checked. With this tool, analysis can be…

Deutsche Bank: “government cryptocurrencies will replace cash”

According to analysts at Deutsche Bank, government cryptocurrencies will replace cash. Central bank digital currencies can also eliminate intermediaries in the banking system, which will have serious consequences. In a report released this week, Deutsche Bank analysts listed economic assessments and proposals to help the global economies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which contains sections related to protecting the environment and protecting small businesses, also discusses the transition to digital currencies, including government…