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The Ethereum Foundation has announced an expanded privacy initiative aimed at making user protection, institutional compliance, and cryptographic innovation central to the Ethereum ecosystem. Building Trust Through Privacy The Ethereum Foundation (EF) reaffirmed that privacy is essential to maintaining digital trust at scale, describing it as “the freedom to choose what you share, when you … Read more
Germany’s government refused to back the European Union’s proposed “Chat Control” regulation, denying the qualified majority needed to advance the measure and effectively derailing the planned vote next week, according to campaigners and press statements. The move follows widespread public protests and pressure from digital-rights groups and researchers who argued the proposal— which would have … Read more
The privacy-first blockchain infrastructure layer, COTI, has launched a loyalty platform rewarding real user engagement with 12.5 million tokens. Redefining Onchain Loyalty: Rewarding Genuine Engagement COTI, the privacy-first blockchain infrastructure layer, has launched its new loyalty platform, seeded with 12.5 million COTI tokens in rewards. Unlike traditional airdrop models—which often incentivize passive sign-ups or superficial … Read more
The recent claim of a 51% attack on Monero by the mining pool Qubic has raised concerns about the network’s security. Although the claim of a sustained attack was largely debunked, it highlighted a vulnerability that can be exploited using common mining hardware. Qubic’s 51% Attack Claim on Monero Sparks Security Debate The recent claim … Read more
The SEC is zeroing in on privacy and surveillance in crypto, unleashing a high-stakes roundtable to spotlight cutting-edge tools redefining financial oversight and regulatory clarity. SEC’s Upcoming Roundtable to Unpack Privacy Tools, Policy, and Crypto Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Sept. 8 that its Crypto Task Force will host a … Read more
The FTC issued letters to big tech companies warning of the legal consequences of weakening encryption on their platforms to comply with regulations issued by foreign countries. FTC Chair Andrew N. Ferguson invited the companies to meet and discuss how they will address this threat. FTC Fights Against Foreign Censorship Attempts, Warns Big Tech Against … Read more
Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as … Read more
Amid the storm over the Qubic/Monero clash, some warn that privacy’s slow fade is picking up speed — first with the fall of Tornado Cash, then the loss of Samourai Wallet, and now, Monero’s latest setback. The Great Privacy Purge On social media, X user Karbon told their 86,900 followers that recent blows to Monero … Read more
Humanity Protocol has officially launched its mainnet, introducing a unified identity layer that connects Web2 credentials with decentralized Web3 services through zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security (zkTLS). This technology allows users to verify credentials, such as job titles or university transcripts, without exposing personal data. At launch, travelers can link frequent-flyer and loyalty accounts from major … Read more
The Chinese Ministry of National Security has issued a warning regarding the potential risks associated with biometric recognition technology, highlighting concerns over data security and privacy. The ministry emphasized that while biometric systems, such as facial recognition, iris scanning, and fingerprint scanning, offer convenience in daily life, improper data management could lead to significant leaks … Read more
