Vitalik Buterin urges Web3 wallets to improve security, privacy
[Dec 3, 2024 4:49 PM] The Ethereum co-founder also proposed changes to ease transfers among layer-2 scaling networks.
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Hype overshadowed adoption, but valuable projects continue
[Nov 29, 2024 7:00 PM] Despite the hype cycle, blockchain technology continues to make strides in real-world applications, from tokenizing assets to enhancing record-keeping and data privacy.
Institutions won't embrace Web3 without privacy options — Web3 exec
[Nov 27, 2024 5:21 PM] Paradoxically, one of crypto's biggest selling points keeps institutions from embracing Web3 and distributed ledger technologies.
Use Bitcoin Easily And Privately With Cake Wallet
[Nov 26, 2024 5:03 PM] Company Name: Cake WalletFounders: Vik SharmaDate Founded: October 2017Location of Headquarters: Saint Kitts and Nevis (and staff is remote)Number of Employees: 14Website: https://cakewallet.com/Public or Private? PrivateWhen Vik Sharma isn’t…
Texas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker
[Nov 22, 2024 11:38 AM] The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day.
Pseudonymity isn't enough: Why some see blockchain privacy as a right
[Nov 21, 2024 1:25 PM] Experts emphasize that a single hack can erase a person’s pseudonymity all at once, and personalized AI is making it harder than ever to preserve.
Worldcoin’s biometric gamble is a privacy time bomb
[Nov 21, 2024 7:00 AM] The privacy and security risks of biometric IDs demand builders consider modular privacy applications or face real-world vulnerabilities.
Coin Center lawyers argue Tornado Cash is not property
[Nov 20, 2024 6:00 PM] The Coin Center lawsuit, first filed in 2022, noted that one plaintiff used Tornado Cash to protect his identity while donating money.
Privacy is the ultimate shield against blockchain vultures
[Nov 18, 2024 6:00 PM] Privacy protocols are the unsung heroes in the fight against blockchain vultures.
Zimbabwe Imposes $50-$2,500 Licensing Fee on Whatsapp Admins to Curb Misinformation
[Nov 8, 2024 7:28 PM] Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a licensing requirement for Whatsapp group administrators to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The licensing fee ranges from $50 to $2,500, depending on the type of…
Don’t Lose Sight Of The Bitcoin Mission
[Nov 8, 2024 5:32 PM] Follow Frank on X. Now that Trump has been elected, Bitcoin enthusiasts and companies alike are more optimistic about the future of Bitcoin in the United States. We can clearly see this reflected in the price of bitcoin, which continues to reach…
Privacy Blockchain Project Nillion Raises $25M to Expand 'Blind Computing'
[Oct 30, 2024 3:57 PM] Nillion builds its service around the concept of "blind computing," the processing of data without having to reveal its contents.
Decentralized AI takes on trust and privacy at OriginTrail’s DKGcon 2024
[Oct 30, 2024 2:00 PM] The 2024 Decentralized Knowledge Graph Convention saw experts from AI, blockchain and knowledge graphs converge to promote trust and safety in artificial intelligence.
ZK-proofs are too complicated for decentralized ID — KILT CEO
[Oct 23, 2024 6:42 PM] The governments of Australia, Palau, Argentina, and Estonia are experimenting with different forms of decentralized identity solutions.
Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
[Oct 23, 2024 11:22 AM] Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure.
Why Partisia’s Blockchain May Be Uniquely Placed to Solve the Data Privacy Issue
[Oct 23, 2024 10:02 AM] The “unparalleled” nature of Partisia Blockchain’s “provenance and depth of experience” makes it uniquely placed to solve the problem of data privacy in public blockchains, Adrienne Youngman, CEO of Partisia Blockchain Foundation told CoinDesk i
Anthropic beta lets Claude AI operate users' computer mouse, keyboard
[Oct 22, 2024 5:45 PM] The company says the feature is “still experimental—at times cumbersome and error-prone” but hopes developer feedback will accelerate its development.
Chainlink launches private blockchain transactions for institutions
[Oct 22, 2024 8:27 AM] ANZ Bank will be among the first clients to debut Chainlink’s privacy-preserving tech for tokenized RWA settlement under Singapore’s Project Guardian.
Quantum computer ‘threat’ to crypto is exaggerated — for now
[Oct 21, 2024 1:00 PM] Bitcoin’s private keys won’t be breached any time soon, but the industry still needs to transition to “post-quantum cryptography.”
Art Under Surveillance: Ripcache’s Radical Take at Bitcoin Amsterdam
[Oct 15, 2024 8:25 PM] Ripcache, a pseudonymous artist, explores themes of surveillance and privacy through a 1-bit pixelated aesthetic. By examining the impact of modern surveillance in centralized and decentralized systems, Ripcache’s work examines trade-offs of the…
Crypto Market Flatlines at $2.3 Trillion—Coingecko’s Q3 Insights Show Surprising Trends
[Oct 14, 2024 8:30 PM] According to Coingecko’s 2024 Q3 Crypto Industry Report, the global cryptocurrency market closed flat, ending the quarter with a $2.33 trillion market cap. However, the period saw considerable volatility driven by geopolitical and economic events…
Brazillian Central Bank Invites New Participants to CBDC Pilot Program
[Oct 13, 2024 10:10 PM] The Brazilian Central Bank is opening the drex CBDC pilot to new entrants, aiming to test more advanced use cases and privacy solutions for the project’s second phase. Thirteen use cases have been confirmed, including carbon credits…
Crypto ETF issuer Fidelity says breach leaked data of 77K customers
[Oct 11, 2024 4:50 AM] Fidelity said personal information was stolen in a recent data breach but stressed that its customer accounts weren’t affected.
Europe not a top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, exec says
[Oct 7, 2024 11:05 AM] A Worldcoin executive said the company sees a “larger dynamic” in non-European countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions.
G7 antitrust watchdogs signal possible action on AI sector competition
[Oct 7, 2024 2:58 AM] The G7 nations want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate "collusion” between AI firms that could lead to the sharing of sensitive information or forming a monopoly.
Unspent transaction outputs distort BTC fungibility — Litecoin founder
[Oct 4, 2024 2:30 PM] Unspent transaction outputs create a long history that is tracked by onchain analysts, blockchain heuristic companies, and law enforcement.
Darkfi Unveils ‘World’s Strongest Anonymous Chat’ in Latest IRC Release
[Oct 2, 2024 3:54 PM] On Oct. 2, 2024, Darkfi, a project led by former Bitcoin developer Amir Taaki and a group of privacy advocates, revealed the launch of an unstable version of its internet relay chat (IRC) text-based communication protocol, proudly calling it “the…
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
[Oct 2, 2024 10:29 AM] Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers was in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov said.
Crypto Veteran Says Decentralized AI Reduces Bias and Manipulation Risks
Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’
[Sep 25, 2024 11:30 PM] Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns…