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What is decentralized identity in blockchain?

[Dec 13 7:15 AM] Decentralized identity systems leverage blockchain technology to establish a secure, user-centric framework for managing identities.

Blockchain can help fight AI fakes in crypto airdrops and elections

[Oct 22 1:15 PM] Thanks to the rapid development of AI, it is becoming increasingly challenging to tell humans apart from their future machine overlords.

German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown

[Sep 20 12:30 AM] German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies…

FBI will ‘neither confirm nor deny’ the existence of Satoshi records

[Aug 13 4:51 PM] An investigative journalist reported that the FBI issued a standard “Glomar response” to a request for information on Satoshi Nakamoto but with an “interesting assertion.“

Worldcoin turns one: Looking back at a year of controversy and growth

[Jul 24 7:45 AM] One year in, Worldcoin’s vision of a universal digital identity system shows promise with millions of users.

Tools of Humanity delays unlock of 80% of WDL tokens

[Jul 16 9:45 AM] Originally set to unlock over three years, the tokens will now become accessible for early contributors and investors over five years, beginning on July 24, 2024.

Worldcoin invites devs to build ahead of mainnet launch in 2024

[Jul 9 7:00 AM] With the World Chain developer preview, devs can deploy infrastructure on a “gated mainnet,” as World Chain is skipping a testnet.

Rarimo's Worldcoin Alternative RariMe Goes Live

[Jun 27 12:46 AM] Rarimo has launched RariMe, a competitor to Worldcoin, and an app that allows users to generate passport zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) verifying the uniqueness of individuals without revealing their identity, it announced on Thursday.

Kenya drops Worldcoin probe — ‘No further police action’

[Jun 20 2:36 AM] After suspending Worldcoin operations in August 2023, Kenyan authorities have finally dropped a probe against the firm, potentially paving the way for its comeback.

Decentralized ID is the next ‘killer’ Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

[Jun 14 8:00 AM] Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

Chinese government plans for blockchain-based identity verification

[Dec 12, 2023 6:47 AM] The Chinese Ministry of Public Security plans to implement a blockchain-based identity verification system that it claims will help keep personal data and identity credentials safe.

Galxe replacing 110% of funds users lost in recent front-end hack, over $400K

[Oct 10, 2023 3:00 PM] The platform was the victim of a phishing scam that routed users to a website that drained their wallets after they approved a transaction.

Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

[Sep 30, 2023 2:11 PM] Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID

[Sep 28, 2023 12:07 PM] The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.

Fabian Vogesteller’s Lukso Blockchain Adds ‘Universal Profiles,’ in Push for ‘Fancy’ Ethereum

[Sep 12, 2023 6:00 AM] The Universal Profiles are a feature, currently in beta, designed to give users a holistic “on-chain identity” that comes with a recoverable crypto account as well as a profile for interacting with decentralized applications.

Animoca plans to develop digital IDs and point system for Web3

[Sep 11, 2023 6:03 AM] Animoca Brands closed a funding round supporting the acceleration of the Mocaverse to create digital IDs and point system for Web3 culture, gaming and entertainment.

Animoca Brands Raises $20M for Metaverse Project Mocaverse

[Sep 11, 2023 2:53 AM] The investment was led by CMCC Global and included contributions from Kingsway Capital, Liberty City Ventures and GameFi Ventures.

Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation

[Aug 10, 2023 12:47 PM] The investigation began after numerous data collections in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.

Identity checks on crypto exchanges at risk as AI deepfakes evolve

[Aug 9, 2023 4:27 AM] Once HeyGen’s AI-generated digital avatar is available to the public, users will be able to create a video with a real life-like digital avatar in just two minutes.

Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head

[Aug 7, 2023 6:00 AM] The head of product at Tools for Humanity told Cointelegraph that Worldcoin is expecting more companies to integrate in the second half of the year.

Worldcoin to allow government and businesses to use ID system: Report

[Aug 2, 2023 7:21 AM] New reports reveal that Worldcoin plans to expand its operations to sign up more users by allowing organizations and governments to access its technology.

Worldcoin Could Enable Wider Distribution of Crypto Than Even Bitcoin, Says CoinFund

[Jul 27, 2023 11:15 AM] Worldcoin could onboard "billions of users" into crypto, said CoinFund.

Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues

[Jul 27, 2023 2:21 AM] A video shared by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shows a long queue of people in Japan reportedly waiting to collect $50 worth of Worldcoin (WLD) tokens or 25 WLD.

Worldcoin Token Slumps Amid Crypto Community Unease

[Jul 25, 2023 5:50 AM] Concerns around privacy, security and reported connections to Sam Bankman-Fried and Three Arrows Capital have raised eyebrows in the crypto community.

I Had My Iris Scanned by the Worldcoin Orb, and It Wasn't as Scary as I Expected

[Jul 24, 2023 10:54 AM] Sam Altman’s identity-verifying Worldcoin Orb is available worldwide as the network launched on Monday.

Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin

[Jul 24, 2023 6:16 AM] The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.

Worldcoin Releases Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some Countries

[Jul 24, 2023 5:13 AM] Sam Altman co-founded Worldcoin released its network on Monday.

How easy is a SIM swap attack? Here’s how to prevent one

[Jul 17, 2023 12:17 AM] As SIM swap attacks are often seen as non-demanding regarding technical skills, users must be diligent with their identity security.

The Many Facts That Indicate Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Was More Than One Person

[Jul 16, 2023 12:00 PM] Ever since the genesis of Bitcoin, the identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained shrouded in profound intrigue, evolving into one of the most captivating enigmas of all time. While numerous speculators picture a solitary genius behind…

BlackRock Executive: Knowing Who Counterparties Are Is Key to Engaging Institutions in DeFi

[Jun 22, 2023 1:33 PM] BlackRock's views on KYC will likely carry weight in the ongoing struggle for regulation on the industry, given its ETF application.