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IRS Releases Draft Tax Form for Digital Assets — Expert Raises ‘Major Privacy and Security Concerns’
21.4.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft tax Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions. Brokers, including unhosted wallet providers, are required to report proceeds from digital asset dispositions to the IRS. A crypto tax expert has highlighted...
Privacy Token ZANO Now on Bitcoin.Com’s Verse DEX, Coming Soon to Bitcoin.com Wallet App
18.4.2024
Integration signals a new era of privacy-focused digital transactions in the world’s leading self-custody cryptocurrency solution Dubai, UAE – Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange Verse DEX has launched a new liquidity pool, wZANO-USDT. This is a first step towards integrating...
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
Privacy Protocol Railgun Denies Any Link to Lazarus Group
17.4.2024
The EVM privacy protocol Railgun refutes claims linking North Korea's Lazarus Group to its platform, citing Private Proofs of Innocence system that blocks sanctioned users.
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Dash: More than just privacy – Unlocking its benefits!
16.4.2024
Dash is a cryptocurrency that seeks to replace fiat money in daily transactions. It began as a Bitcoin fork and was released in 2014. Dash extends its usefulness beyond anonymity to various fields. Beyond privacy, Dash enables quick, safe, and affordable transactions worldwide. Innovative projects...
US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’
11.4.2024
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has revealed that there is “so much that appeals” to her about bitcoin. She explained that as we move forward and people are more comfortable with the cryptocurrency, “there will be more transactions in your daily life where bitcoin is accepted as...
Worldcoin Enhances Privacy Measures and Age Verification, Allows Users to Unverify World ID
9.4.2024
Sam Altman's Worldcoin is taking measures to improve the protection of user data and ensure that its platform is available only to people over 18.
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‘Garbled Circuits’ Enable Transactional Confidentiality, Encourage Enterprise Web3 Adoption — COTI Co-Founder
9.4.2024
According to Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of the privacy-centric Layer 2 network COTI, enterprises and mainstream organizations are not yet fully convinced of the benefits of complete privacy or true anonymity in any system. Bar-Geffen said the primary reason for this is that such systems often...
Uncomfortable Conversations About Privacy and Security Take the Stage in Amsterdam
6.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Privacy is dead in crypto, people that know, know. People who don’t know, should know. That’s why CryptoCanal’s ETHDam Conference will gather people from all sides of the blockchain spectrum to discuss the future of privacy and security. “As a privacy and security-focused conference...
Standardization of Blockchain Data Format Enhances Interoperability Between Chains – Nick Yushkevich
3.4.2024
According to Nick Yushkevich, standardization of blockchain data formats is crucial as it enhances the interoperability of distinct protocols and fosters broader adoption of the technology. Yushkevich, the director of product at blockchain infrastructure provider Quicknode, added that such...
Data Ownership Protocol Raises $162M in Token Sale
3.4.2024
Data Ownership Protocol announced it has raised $162 million in a token sale ahead of upcoming mainnet launch.
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Vitalik Buterin Says Worldcoin Doing Good Job at Taking Privacy Criticism Seriously
29.3.2024
Vitalik Buterin compliments Worldcoin’s data-minimal endeavors to deal with privacy critiques regarding iris scanning and personal information collection, highlighting advanced cryptography.
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CashFusion introduces eCash wallets for maximum privacy on Blockchains
26.3.2024
A non-custodial wallet such as CashFusion has effectively bolstered the security of numerous users in the aftermath of cryptocurrency scams. These solutions enable more users to put their trust in the crypto ecosystem and safely manage their assets without worrying about security loopholes....
Zano Blockchain’s Hard Fork Facilitates Privacy Coin Creation, Introduces Confidential Assets
25.3.2024
The Zano blockchain’s recently completed Zarcanum hard fork (HF4) will enable users and organizations to create custom tokenized assets that meet their specific needs. These custom tokenized assets or confidential assets, will be untraceable on the Zano blockchain. The team believes that...
Worldcoin Orb Software Goes Open-Source — What Does it Mean for User Data Privacy?
22.3.2024
The Worldcoin Orb, a futuristic iris-scanning device for identity verification, has open-sourced its software. Developers can now review the components on GitHub, allowing transparency into the project's data privacy measures. Stay updated on the Worldcoin Orb and what it means for user data...
Coinbase launches feeless membership for TRUST’s travel rule service, enhancing user privacy
22.3.2024
Coinbase has introduced the option of a feeless membership facility for the travel rule universal solution technology (TRUST), a travel rule service. It is industry-propelled and considers client safety and privacy its topmost priority. TRUST is a prime travel rule service targeting virtual asset...
Spanish Court Upholds Privacy Watchdog’s Decision to Halt Worldcoin Activities
19.3.2024
The Audiencia Nacional (National Hearing), a Spanish special tribunal, has maintained the measures that the AEPD, the private data watchdog in the country, has taken against Worldcoin. The court determined that the defense of the general interest of protecting the people’s data must prevail...
Worldcoin Addresses Orb’s Privacy Concerns with Third-Party Audit
15.3.2024
In response to a ban in Spain, Worldcoin undergoes an audit to prove the privacy and security measures of its Orb technology, emphasizing the protection of users' iris codes.
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Reddit Is Making a Deal With the AI Devil
14.3.2024
The social media giant's $60 million real-time data deal with Google is latest example of internet companies selling out their users who have nominally "consented" to share their personal information but have no control. Blockchains and ZK-proofs could help prevent corporate overreach, Nym CEO...
How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed
13.3.2024