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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
Crypto privacy just got a massive boost as a top U.S. regulator slammed financial surveillance and championed blockchain tools as essential to preserving American constitutional freedoms. SEC Commissioner Says Crypto Privacy Isn’t a Loophole—It’s a Constitutional Right U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce, speaking at the Science of Blockchain Conference in Washington … Read more
Internxt is creating a digital world that respects user privacy by making the ultimate web-3 privacy-first suite a reality. Internxt Drive, Mail, Send, Meet, Cleaner, Antivirus, VPN, and more. Fran Villalba Segarra (Spain, 1997) is the Founder and CEO of Internxt. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about how to make the … Read more
According to State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin, it is only a matter of time before Whatsapp is blacklisted in Russia. Nemkin explained that the app, owned by Meta, has not complied with the requirements of the Russian government, resulting in a “legal breach of national security.” Whatsapp to Be Blacklisted in Russia, State Duma Deputy … Read more
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a major crypto privacy case leaves intact rulings that uphold the IRS’ power to obtain bitcoin user data without consent. IRS Retains Authority to Access Bitcoin Transaction Data Without User Consent A constitutional challenge over the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) ability to obtain cryptocurrency transaction records without a warrant … Read more
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman’s World project, could weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues One-ID-Per-Person Systems Create New Vulnerabilities In a June 28 blog post, Buterin argued that even privacy-focused designs face fundamental challenges when enforcing a one-identity-per-person rule. … Read more
The Supreme Court is being urged to dismantle a controversial IRS tactic that allowed warrantless data grabs from 14,000 crypto users, redefining privacy rights for the digital age. Mass IRS Record Seizure Hits 14,000 Crypto Users—Can the Supreme Court Push Back? A constitutional showdown over the privacy rights of cryptocurrency users could reshape how digital … Read more
The Ethereum Foundation has donated $500,000 to support Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s legal defense ahead of his July trial on money laundering and sanctions charges. Storm, arrested in August 2023, faces accusations of enabling criminals—including North Korea’s Lazarus Group—to launder over $1 billion through the ethereum ( ETH) privacy tool. Privacy advocates argue that … Read more
