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Crypto Market Flatlines at $2.3 Trillion—Coingecko’s Q3 Insights Show Surprising Trends
14.10.2024
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 across major markets. Q3’s Crypto Winners...
Drex Brazilian CBDC pilot will work on privacy, DeFi in phase 2
14.10.2024
The Brazilian central bank has 13 participants for phase 2 so far, and it is willing to take on an unlimited number.
Brazillian Central Bank Invites New Participants to CBDC Pilot Program
14.10.2024
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, agricultural bonds, and foreign trade platforms. Brazilian...
Crypto ETF issuer Fidelity says breach leaked data of 77K customers
11.10.2024
Fidelity said personal information was stolen in a recent data breach but stressed that its customer accounts weren’t affected
Europe not in top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin: Report
7.10.2024
An exec said Worldcoin is seeing a “larger dynamic” in non-European countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific region and Latin American jurisdictions
G7 antitrust watchdogs signal possible action on AI sector competition
7.10.2024
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
Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains
6.10.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations
Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?
5.10.2024
The late cryptographer and privacy advocate is in the spotlight because bettors on Polymarket think he may be identified as Satoshi Nakamoto
Unspent transaction outputs distort BTC fungibility — Litecoin founder
4.10.2024
Unspent transaction outputs create a long history that is tracked by onchain analysts, blockchain heuristic companies, and law enforcement
Privacy Coins vs Regulators: Balancing Anonymity and Compliance
3.10.2024
In the evolving landscape of digital currencies, privacy coins have emerged as a controversial and pivotal player. Designed to offer […]
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Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities
3.10.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally...
Darkfi Unveils ‘World’s Strongest Anonymous Chat’ in Latest IRC Release
2.10.2024
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 world’s strongest anonymous chat.” The team...
Kraken to end Monero support in European Economic Area
2.10.2024
Monero’s price fell by 8% a day after Kraken announced it would stop supporting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
2.10.2024
Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers has been in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov declared
Crypto Veteran Says Decentralized AI Reduces Bias and Manipulation Risks
28.9.2024
Albert Castellana, co-founder and CEO of Yeager.ai, believes artificial intelligence (AI) can propel blockchain-based applications beyond simple, static contracts. AI integration unlocks “much more subjective decision-making,” opening doors to entirely new use cases, he argues...
South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws
26.9.2024
Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26
Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’
26.9.2024
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 over potential overregulation. This proposed study...
BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin
25.9.2024
BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact
BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin
25.9.2024
BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact
Telegram's policy shift raises privacy concerns
24.9.2024
Other top messaging apps like WhatsApp and Meta’s Messenger are also sharing user data with authorities, on valid legal requests