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How Monero became extremists’ privacy coin of choice?
11.3.2024
Cryptocurrencies have been the preferred medium for financial transactions among extremist groups, resulting from their use of pseudonyms and organization structure. In the beginning, these groups centered on Bitcoin, but now they have shifted to some other privacy coins, e.g., Monero, so attention...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Addresses Concerns Over CBDCs, Prioritizes Privacy
8.3.2024
In a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, Jerome Powell assured lawmakers that the Federal Reserve is not pursuing a CBDC anytime soon and “not far” from cutting interest rate.
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French Cryptography Startup Zama Raises $73M for Blockchain, AI Privacy Apps
7.3.2024
French cryptography startup Zama has raised $73 million in a Series A funding round led by Multicoin Capital, Protocol Labs and participation from well-known crypto players such as Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood, and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko.
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Cryptography Firm Zama Raises $73M for 'Fully Homomorphic Encryption' Apps
7.3.2024
The funding found was led by Multicoin Capital and Protocol Labs and included participation from Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and Ethereum and Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood. The 'FHE' technology allows for processing of encrypted data, useful for privacy in blockchain and AI
Spain Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Eyeball-Scanning Venture Over Data Concerns
6.3.2024
Spain's data regulator, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has instructed Sam Altman's cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, to halt its operations in the country. This includes stopping the collection of private data through eye scans and ceasing the use of previously gathered data...
South Korea Launches Investigation Into Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
6.3.2024
The government of South Korea has opened an investigation into Worldcoin, the iris scanning cryptocurrency and digital wallet project. According to a press release, the Personal Information Protection Commission, the data privacy watchdog in the country, will investigate the actions taken...
Simplified KYC Means DeFi Compliance Without Compromising On Privacy
5.3.2024
It’s almost impossible to remain anonymous in the traditional financial world because banks and other financial institutions will always demand some form of identity before they do business with anyone. That’s in stark contrast to crypto and decentralized finance, where users interact via their...
Unveiling the Dark Web: How Privacy Coins Fuel the Trade of Criminal Material Online
1.3.2024
Privacy coins are fuelling the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to Chainalysis’s 2024 Crypto Crime Report. The report highlights crypto’s growing role as legal tender among dark web vendors of CSAM. Like other things listed on the dark web, CSAM is often...
Shiba Inu Adopts Tech to Bring More Privacy For SHIB Token Holders
29.2.2024
Shiba Inu ecosystem token TREAT will power the “new privacy layer” for the Shibarium blockchain
Aleo Quells Community Fears Following KYC Leak
28.2.2024
Aleo blockchain has addressed community fears about the recent information leak calling it a copy-and-paste error.
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Humanity Protocol Secures Funding From Top Crypto VCs for Web3 ID Solution
28.2.2024
Polygon-backed Humanity Protocol has secured strategic investments from over 20 crypto venture capital firms for its privacy-centric Web3 identity solution.
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Republican Senators Propose Legislation to Prohibit CBDC: The Hill
27.2.2024
U.S. GOP legislators have proposed a bill to ban Federal Reserve-backed central bank digital currencies, citing concerns over privacy and government access to citizens’ spending data.
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Future AI Models Will ‘Know Users Better Than They Know Themselves’ – Calanthia Mei
26.2.2024
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in recent years is contributing to the escalating problem of personal data harvesting, or “grabbing,” by major tech companies, Calanthia Mei, the co-founder of the data marketplace Masa, has argued. Mei, a Web3 builder...
User Alert: Tornado Cash Developers Warn of Risk to Funds Deposited Since Jan. 1
26.2.2024
Tornado Cash developers have issued a scam warning to cryptocurrency users who made deposits via the IPFS’ gateways between Jan. 1 and Feb. 24. Developers suspect that an exploiter may have “leaked” Tornado Cash deposits during this period to a server under their control....
Fluidkey Launches to Tackle the Transaction Privacy Issues on EVM Chains
24.2.2024
Fluidkey has announced it has opened its Optimism-based alpha to more users, allowing them to test their private solutions. Fluidkey seeks to solve the transaction privacy problem in EVM chains by leveraging ENS and stealth addresses, allowing users to use a new self-custodial asset for each...
Grayscale files Privacy ETF Form N-1A with Zcash Trust Allocation
23.2.2024
Grayscale submitted Form N-1A to the US Securities & Exchange Commission. The idea is to seek approval for a Privacy ETF. The product will be dedicated to the realms of cybersecurity and privacy, making Grayscale the first player in the market to introduce such a product. The performance...
Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation
22.2.2024
According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to be the first to encapsulate the burgeoning sector...
Privacy Coins Under Attack – Not Down for the Count Yet
22.2.2024
The delisting of monero by Binance marked a significant turning point for privacy coins, showcasing the growing impact of regulatory demands on privacy-focused projects, while also spotlighting emerging projects like Zano that aim to navigate these challenges. Regulatory Pressures Set to Reshape...
Grayscale Files For Privacy ETF With SEC, Zcash Part of Offering
22.2.2024
Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale filed for a privacy-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.
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Privacy powerhouse: Why do Dash transactions stand out?
19.2.2024
With the burgeoning adoption and acceptance of major cryptocurrencies, the digital landscape is advancing at a supersonic speed. Out of the popular digital assets, Dash has emerged as a perfect option for online gambling due to its focus on privacy and security. When it comes to online gambling...