Securing Coinbase's Edge Payments Infrastructure

Securing Coinbase's Edge Payments Infrastructure

Explore the intricacies of securing edge payments infrastructure in the cryptocurrency industry through this 46-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2020. Delve into the challenges faced by Coinbase when working with global payment processors and learn about the insecure APIs encountered in payment networks that handle billions of dollars daily. Discover how Coinbase mitigates these security issues using common AppSec tools. Gain insights into topics such as KYC, AML, privacy, CTR vs SAR, payment networks, fundamental rules, pull payments, ACH fraud, OAuth, push payments, threat modeling, and money bag flow. Understand the importance of application tools in maintaining a secure payment ecosystem for cryptocurrency transactions.