Texas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker
The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day. Go to Source
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Pseudonymity isn’t enough: Why some see blockchain privacy as a right
Experts emphasize that a single hack can erase a person’s pseudonymity all at once, and personalized AI is making it harder than ever to preserve. Go to Source
Worldcoin’s biometric gamble is a privacy time bomb
The privacy and security risks of biometric IDs demand builders consider modular privacy applications or face real-world vulnerabilities. Go to Source
Coin Center lawyers argue Tornado Cash is not property
The Coin Center lawsuit, first filed in 2022, noted that one plaintiff used Tornado Cash to protect his identity while donating money. Go to Source
Privacy is the ultimate shield against blockchain vultures
Privacy protocols are the unsung heroes in the fight against blockchain vultures. Go to Source
Zimbabwe Imposes $50-$2,500 Licensing Fee on Whatsapp Admins to Curb Misinformation
Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a licensing requirement for Whatsapp group administrators to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The licensing fee ranges from $50 to $2,500, depending on the type of Whatsapp group. Administrators must provide personal information to obtain a license from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). … Read more
Decentralized AI takes on trust and privacy at DKGcon 2024
The 2024 Decentralized Knowledge Graph Convention saw experts from AI, blockchain and knowledge graphs converge to promote trust and safety in artificial intelligence. Go to Source
ZK-proofs are too complicated for decentralized ID — KILT CEO
The governments of Australia, Palau, Argentina, and Estonia are experimenting with different forms of decentralized identity solutions. Go to Source
Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure. Go to Source
Anthropic beta lets Claude AI operate users’ computer mouse, keyboard
The company says the feature is “still experimental—at times cumbersome and error-prone” but hopes developer feedback will accelerate its development. Go to Source
