FTC Challenges Nomad Over Security Lapses in Crypto Bridge

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against the parent company of Nomad, highlighting the lack of a 'kill switch' in its crypto bridge software. According to NS3.AI, this absence is cited as a security flaw that contributed to a $186 million hack in 2022. Crypto trade groups and developers argue that the FTC's demand for a kill switch contradicts the principles of decentralization and is not a standard practice in the industry. Despite efforts to recover some of the stolen funds, Nomad's relaunched bridge has struggled to regain user trust, sparking concerns about how regulatory measures might affect innovation in the sector.