Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, praised the privacy traits a hypothetical upcoming digital euro would possess. During a speech, Nagel specified that the Eurosystem would have “no interest” in monitoring the payments and expenses of digital euro users and would not be able to identify them based on their payments. Deutsche Bundesbank President […]
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The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
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 against non-custodial wallets is now underway. Debate Over Crypto Wallet Regulation […]
Crypto mixing is ‘not a crime,’ says CryptoQuant CEO
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
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 in dismay, with many expressing their displeasure over the aggressive measures employed […]
Samourai Wallet mixer co-founders arrested on AML, licensing charges
The crypto mixer allegedly handled $2 billion in unlawful transactions and facilitated $100 million in money laundering.
US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’
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 a form of payment.” Senator Blackburn on Benefits of […]
Standardization of Blockchain Data Format Enhances Interoperability Between Chains – Nick Yushkevich
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 standardization helps to improve communication between systems. Unlocking the Full Potential of Blockchain Data Yushkevich stated […]
Zano Blockchain’s Hard Fork Facilitates Privacy Coin Creation, Introduces Confidential Assets
The Zano blockchain’s recently completed Zarcanum hard fork (HF4) will enable users and organizations to create custom tokenized assets that meet their specific needs. These custom tokenized assets or confidential assets, will be untraceable on the Zano blockchain. The team believes that without privacy and security, cryptocurrencies cannot achieve the much-hyped widespread adoption. Hosting Multiple […]
South Korea Launches Investigation Into Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
The government of South Korea has opened an investigation into Worldcoin, the iris scanning cryptocurrency and digital wallet project. According to a press release, the Personal Information Protection Commission, the data privacy watchdog in the country, will investigate the actions taken by Worldcoin regarding the treatment of the data collected from users and will take […]
Future AI Models Will ‘Know Users Better Than They Know Themselves’ – Calanthia Mei
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in recent years is contributing to the escalating problem of personal data harvesting, or “grabbing,” by major tech companies, Calanthia Mei, the co-founder of the data marketplace Masa, has argued. Mei, a Web3 builder and investor, asserts that this personal data harvesting frequently occurs without the consent […]