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Reject CBDCs, Embrace the Right to Transact
7.9.2023
Meta’s assault on privacy should serve as a warning against AI
7.9.2023
Facebook was the worst thing to happen to user privacy over the last two decades. Artificial intelligence could be the worst thing to happen in the days ahead
Casa wallet launches Ethereum vault relay service for increased user privacy
7.9.2023
Private key manager Casa has launched a transaction relay feature to offer its Ethereum users more privacy when transacting from their personal vaults
Financial privacy and regulation can co-exist with ZK-proofs — Vitalik Buterin
6.9.2023
A new paper co-authored by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin highlights the use of zero-knowledge proofs as a tool for regulatory compliance and on-chain privacy
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
6.9.2023
The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a blockchain tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also distinguishing criminal activity from innocent funds
Only Web3 Social Media Can Bring Back Power to Users — Phaver CEO Joonatan Lintala
5.9.2023
According to Joonatan Lintala, the co-founder and CEO of Phaver, the limited progress of the technology behind Web3 social media platforms is one of the reasons why prospective users are reluctant to try them out. Lintala also added that “none of the current generation Web3 protocols are...
France’s Data Watchdog Conducts Checks at Worldcoin Office in Paris
3.9.2023
The French body overseeing the protection of personal data has carried out “checks” at the Paris office of Worldcoin. The news of the French inspections comes amid heightened regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency project co-founded by the current chief executive of Chatgpt developer Openai....
Worldcoin signs up over 9K users in Argentina in a single day despite criticism
31.8.2023
The iris-scanning project saw a surge of signups in Argentina, registering an average of one user every nine seconds
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
28.8.2023
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $30 million —...
Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations
28.8.2023
Google and other major platforms on the web will need to update their service policies in order to comply with EU standards in its Digital Services Act by Aug. 28
Alleged former Worldcoin employee says they're in contact with authorities
25.8.2023
The individual, whose Worldcoin employment could not be independently verified, claimed they witnessed “sloppy and/or illegal things” while working there prior to the token launch
When Did Privacy Become a Bad Word?
25.8.2023
Worldcoin Faces Global Regulatory Hurdles Amid Expansion
24.8.2023
Recent developments around Worldcoin have reignited discussions on data privacy and the ethical implications of personal identification. The project's audacious goal to grant everyone on Earth a biometrically verified digital ID has captured attention globally—and not always in a good way.
With...
Tornado Cash Devs Are Caught in a U.S. Dragnet
24.8.2023
Google responds to accusations of ads tracking data of children
21.8.2023
After an in-depth report surfaced over YouTube advertisers potentially harvesting data from children, Google responded by saying it has “strict policies” over children’s content
AI is helping expand accessibility for people with disabilities
18.8.2023
A holistic approach to empowering lives: how AI redefines the accessibility landscape for people with disabilities
How to protect your privacy online
15.8.2023
Discover effective strategies to maintain online privacy and learn how to safeguard your personal information while navigating the digital landscape
Dormant Since 2010, Bitcoin Address Awakens to Move 1,005 BTC Worth $29.7 Million
14.8.2023
On the morning of Monday, August 14, 2023, at the precise block height of 803,135, a dormant bitcoin address — created on November 9, 2010 — stirred to life. After lying in slumber for an exacting 12.9 years, it awoke to spend a staggering 1,005 bitcoin, a sum swelling to...
Revolutionizing Bitcoin Privacy: Samourai Wallet Unveils BTC to XMR Atomic Swaps
14.8.2023
In a pioneering move, Samourai, the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, has revealed a BTC to XMR atomic swap feature aimed at revolutionizing onchain privacy in Bitcoin. Addressing the widespread issue of tainted change, also known as leftover unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) remaining from...
Is Friend.tech a Friend or Foe? A Dive Into the New Social App Driving Millions in Trading Volume
11.8.2023
The new social app has driven over 4,400 ETH ($8.1 million) in trading volume in less than 24 hours since its launch, far surpassing OpenSea’s in the same time frame. But with its mysterious origins, lack of privacy policy and lagging network, it raises some red flags