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Why Monero matters: The key to privacy in digital currency
19.10.2023
Digital currencies, being decentralized, lack central governance by entities like governments. An essential aspect of digital currency garnering significant attention revolves around using robust cryptographic algorithms for transaction security. In the digital currency domain, safeguarding...
Drivechains in Bitcoin Could Enhance Higher Throughput and Improved Privacy: Bitfinex CTO
18.10.2023
Bitfinex Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino has stated that drivechains in the Bitcoin network could be the “game changer” amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Bip-300 proposal.
This announcement was made during an exclusive interview with The Block. Ardoino cited that drivechains...
Europe’s Data Agencies Express Concerns Over Privacy Standards with The Digital Euro
18.10.2023
The European Union (EU) data protection agencies have flagged possible areas concerning user privacy exposures of the proposed digital euro.
In a joint release on Oct 18, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) highlighted their opinion on...
EU Privacy Watchdog Takes Aim at ‘Excessive Centralization’ of Digital Euro
18.10.2023
The central bank digital currency has met significant opposition from lawmakers worried over excessive state snooping
Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit
18.10.2023
Google argued in its motion to dismiss the claims that using publicly available information shared on the internet is not “stealing,” as claimed
Europe's AML regulations come at a high cost — for your privacy and otherwise
17.10.2023
The European Union’s anti-money laundering laws infringe upon personal privacy, and they come with costs that are simply too high
Ripple VP: The Policy Considerations 'Justifying the Implementation of CBDCs'
17.10.2023
Central bank digital currencies have nearly limitless opportunity but ultimately, mainstream adoption hinges upon usability, Ripple Vice President James Wallis writes
US Space Force pauses use of ChatGPT-like tools due to security fears: Report
13.10.2023
At least 500 Space Force staff members have been affected, according to the department’s former chief software officer
The Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago Sada
11.10.2023
The head of product for Tools for Humanity grew up in Mexico, became an expert in robotics and won a scholarship to study in the U.S. Now he's overseeing one of the most interesting (and controversial) blockchain projects
Solana Upgrade Ushers in Era of Private Transactions
6.10.2023
Solana has successfully implemented its 1.16 upgrade, introducing several new features, including improved runtime support for zero-knowledge proofs and enhancements for validators. However, the highlight of this upgrade is the “confidential transfers,” a feature that allows fully...
Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks
6.10.2023
Snapchat received a warning from the U.K. data watchdog regarding its AI chatbot “My AI” for potentially failing to identify and address its privacy risks
Parliamentary committee calls for shutdown of Worldcoin in Kenya
2.10.2023
The committee’s recommendations included having the Kenyan government consider implementing a comprehensive framework for digital assets and virtual asset service providers
VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy
1.10.2023
Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals
Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin to ‘Become Priceless’ When the Fed Launches Central Bank Digital Currency
1.10.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that bitcoin will “become priceless” when the Federal Reserve launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He warned that privacy will be destroyed, emphasizing that “Big Brother will be watching.” The famous author...
Buenos Aires to Bring Blockchain-Based Digital ID to Millions of Citizens
30.9.2023
The city of Buenos Aires has announced that it will roll out a blockchain-based, privacy-focused digital ID wallet starting in October. The Quarkid project, previously known as Tangoid, will allow its users to download a “self-sovereign” wallet to hold their birth and marriage...
Tonk Is Building a Provability-Focused Onchain Nintendo Emulator
29.9.2023
Tonk, a programming collective focusing on onchain gaming, has announced a blockchain-based Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator called Dappicom. The app, being coded using Noir, a smart contract-enabled privacy-focused language, will allow players to prove they have achieved in-game...
US Spy Agency Plans to Launch Generative AI Tool to Amplify Intelligence Gathering
29.9.2023
Reports indicate that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is poised to unveil a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, akin to Openai’s Chatgpt, to significantly enhance investigative efforts. Randy Nixon, the head of the CIA’s Open-Source Enterprise division, explained that this...
CBDC frameworks must guard user privacy, monetary freedom of choice - BIS chief
27.9.2023
BIS general manager Agustín Carstens stresses the importance of legal frameworks that protect CBDC user privacy and maintain monetary freedom of choice
John Reynolds, Product Manager for Aleo, on ZK Tech, Privacy, and Safeguarding Personal Information | Ep. 268
26.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, John Reynolds, Product Manager for Aleo, talks about common misconceptions about ZK technology, John’s background in the US Air Force, and applications + use cases for ZK technology. ...
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Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pool idea is interesting, but it’s just the start
26.9.2023
Vitalik Buterin's September paper about Privacy Pools touched on an idea that could be the start of a new approach to privacy for crypto transactions