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The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
26.4.2024
Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have fueled a widespread belief that a targeted campaign...
Crypto mixing is 'not a crime,' says CryptoQuant CEO
26.4.2024
The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry
‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates
25.4.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This development has left the cryptocurrency community...
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech
25.4.2024
Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet
Edward Snowden Defends Crypto Privacy, Criticizes DOJ for Samourai Wallet Arrests
25.4.2024
Edward Snowden criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for targeting app developers aimed at restoring financial privacy, responding to the arrest of the founders and CEO of cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet on charges related to money laundering and operating without a license....
Samourai Wallet mixer co-founders arrested on AML, licensing charges
24.4.2024
The crypto mixer allegedly handled $2 billion in unlawful transactions and facilitated $100 million in money laundering
Worldcoin Executives Meet Malaysian Leaders Amid Privacy Concerns
24.4.2024
Sam Altman and Alex Blania engage with top Malaysian officials to strengthen ties following temporary bans in Europe and heightened global scrutiny regarding data privacy concerns.
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Shiba Inu Fetches $12M Investment in a Token Sale to Build Privacy-Focused Blockchain
22.4.2024
The new network will be built on top of layer-2 network Shibarium and offer enhanced privacy for users
IRS Releases Draft Tax Form for Digital Assets — Expert Raises ‘Major Privacy and Security Concerns’
21.4.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft tax Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions. Brokers, including unhosted wallet providers, are required to report proceeds from digital asset dispositions to the IRS. A crypto tax expert has highlighted...
Privacy Token ZANO Now on Bitcoin.Com’s Verse DEX, Coming Soon to Bitcoin.com Wallet App
18.4.2024
Integration signals a new era of privacy-focused digital transactions in the world’s leading self-custody cryptocurrency solution Dubai, UAE – Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange Verse DEX has launched a new liquidity pool, wZANO-USDT. This is a first step towards integrating...
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
Privacy Protocol Railgun Denies Any Link to Lazarus Group
17.4.2024
The EVM privacy protocol Railgun refutes claims linking North Korea's Lazarus Group to its platform, citing Private Proofs of Innocence system that blocks sanctioned users.
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Dash: More than just privacy – Unlocking its benefits!
16.4.2024
Dash is a cryptocurrency that seeks to replace fiat money in daily transactions. It began as a Bitcoin fork and was released in 2014. Dash extends its usefulness beyond anonymity to various fields. Beyond privacy, Dash enables quick, safe, and affordable transactions worldwide. Innovative projects...
US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’
11.4.2024
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has revealed that there is “so much that appeals” to her about bitcoin. She explained that as we move forward and people are more comfortable with the cryptocurrency, “there will be more transactions in your daily life where bitcoin is accepted as...
Worldcoin Enhances Privacy Measures and Age Verification, Allows Users to Unverify World ID
9.4.2024
Sam Altman's Worldcoin is taking measures to improve the protection of user data and ensure that its platform is available only to people over 18.
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‘Garbled Circuits’ Enable Transactional Confidentiality, Encourage Enterprise Web3 Adoption — COTI Co-Founder
9.4.2024
According to Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of the privacy-centric Layer 2 network COTI, enterprises and mainstream organizations are not yet fully convinced of the benefits of complete privacy or true anonymity in any system. Bar-Geffen said the primary reason for this is that such systems often...
Uncomfortable Conversations About Privacy and Security Take the Stage in Amsterdam
6.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Privacy is dead in crypto, people that know, know. People who don’t know, should know. That’s why CryptoCanal’s ETHDam Conference will gather people from all sides of the blockchain spectrum to discuss the future of privacy and security. “As a privacy and security-focused conference...
Standardization of Blockchain Data Format Enhances Interoperability Between Chains – Nick Yushkevich
3.4.2024
According to Nick Yushkevich, standardization of blockchain data formats is crucial as it enhances the interoperability of distinct protocols and fosters broader adoption of the technology. Yushkevich, the director of product at blockchain infrastructure provider Quicknode, added that such...
Data Ownership Protocol Raises $162M in Token Sale
3.4.2024
Data Ownership Protocol announced it has raised $162 million in a token sale ahead of upcoming mainnet launch.
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Vitalik Buterin Says Worldcoin Doing Good Job at Taking Privacy Criticism Seriously
29.3.2024
Vitalik Buterin compliments Worldcoin’s data-minimal endeavors to deal with privacy critiques regarding iris scanning and personal information collection, highlighting advanced cryptography.
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