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Reject CBDCs, Embrace the Right to Transact

[Sep 7, 2023 1:18 PM]

Meta’s assault on privacy should serve as a warning against AI

[Sep 7, 2023 11:36 AM] 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

[Sep 7, 2023 1:39 AM] Private key manager Casa has launched a transaction relay feature to offer Ethereum users more privacy when transacting from their personal vaults.

Financial privacy and regulation can co-exist with ZK proofs — Vitalik Buterin

[Sep 6, 2023 12:30 PM] 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

[Sep 6, 2023 10:26 AM] 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

[Sep 5, 2023 1:30 AM] 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…

Worldcoin signs up over 9K users in Argentina in a single day despite criticism

[Aug 31, 2023 12:05 PM] The iris-scanning project saw a surge of sign-ups in Argentina, registering an average of one user every nine seconds.

Unveiling the Mystery: Recognizing the Profound Significance of Satoshi’s Anonymity

[Aug 28, 2023 3:30 PM] From the genesis of Bitcoin’s inception to the contemporary landscape, the mystery surrounding the true identity of its architect, Satoshi Nakamoto, persists as an unrivaled enigma within the cryptocurrency realm. Despite the global…

Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations

[Aug 28, 2023 7:43 AM] 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

[Aug 25, 2023 2:50 PM] 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?

[Aug 25, 2023 2:18 PM]

Tornado Cash Devs Are Caught in a U.S. Dragnet

[Aug 24, 2023 2:06 PM]

Google responds to accusations of ads tracking data of children

[Aug 21, 2023 4:13 AM] After an in-depth report surfaced about YouTube advertisers potentially harvesting data from children, Google responded by saying it has “strict policies” around children’s content.

AI is helping expand accessibility for people with disabilities

[Aug 18, 2023 8:30 AM] A holistic approach to empowering lives: how AI redefines the accessibility landscape for people with disabilities.

Trezor Expands Privacy Features, Introduces Coinjoin For Trezor Model One

[Aug 17, 2023 10:25 AM] In an announcement today, Bitcoin hardware wallet company Trezor revealed the launch of the highly anticipated coinjoin feature for its Trezor Model One, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Building upon the…

Educational Project For Private Bitcoin Transactions Coinjoins.org Has Officially Launched

[Aug 17, 2023 5:00 AM] Today, Thibaud Marechal and Gustavo Flores announced the launch of Coinjoins.org, an open-source project focusing on educating Bitcoin users on the privacy functionality of collaborative transactions, per a press release sent to Bitcoin…

Revolutionizing Bitcoin Privacy: Samourai Wallet Unveils BTC to XMR Atomic Swaps

[Aug 14, 2023 11:30 AM] 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…

Worldcoin opens up WLD reservations for unverified users

[Aug 11, 2023 5:37 AM] Worldcoin project has remained controversial right from its announcement and currently facing regulatory trouble in multiple jurisdictions that it has launched.

Argentine agency opens investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data

[Aug 10, 2023 3:29 PM] The Agency for Access to Public Information in Argentina was the latest government body to investigate Worldcoin, with reports suggesting probes in Germany, France and Kenya.

Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty

[Aug 7, 2023 8:22 AM]

Worldcoin’s Orb had serious security vulnerability in operator onboarding: CertiK

[Aug 4, 2023 12:00 PM] The smart contract auditor found that operator verification could have let operators into the system without a verified ID or even being a company.

Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin's Data Practices

[Aug 3, 2023 9:59 AM] Kenya's data watchdog found Worldcoin is compliant with its data protection laws, but has now find different problems with Sam Altman's project.

Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns

[Aug 2, 2023 1:46 AM] Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.

Worldcoin launch sparks debate over data privacy and future of AI

[Aug 1, 2023 6:30 AM] The Worldcoin launch has sparked a new debate on the future of decentralized identity, artificial intelligence and whether iris-scanning is the only way forward.

Bavaria’s Data Protection Office Launches Probe Into Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Data Practices

[Aug 1, 2023 5:30 AM] Bavaria’s State Office for Data Protection Supervision (DPS) has initiated an inquiry into the Worldcoin project and its data collection techniques, as disclosed in a Reuters report on Monday. This comes shortly after similar investigations…

Bitcoin Taught Me a Valuable Lesson at Austin’s Airport

[Jul 31, 2023 1:53 PM]

Kenyan Data Regulator Issues Warning as Residents Rush to Get Worldcoin’s ‘Free Money’

[Jul 30, 2023 1:30 PM] The Kenyan data regulator said it is conducting an “assessment of Worldcoin’s practices to ensure compliance with the law.” The data regulator has urged “increased vigilance” by Kenyans who are signing up to…

Despite Uproar, Crypto Bounties to Unmask Bad Actors Starts to Get Traction

[Jul 28, 2023 9:44 AM] Arkham customers are seeking to identify whomever was behind FTX and Wintermute’s huge hacks as well as an alleged meme-coin rug pull.

Worldcoin Being Probed by French Privacy Regulator for ‘Questionable’ Practices

[Jul 28, 2023 6:54 AM] Sam Altman’s latest eyeball-scanning initiative is attracting attention from data protection regulators.

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.