Developing Financial Privacy Tools Was Today Criminalized by the Dutch Court

A breakdown of today's ruling in the Alexey Pertsev, Tornado Cash developer, case in the Netherlands and the implications this will have for open source developers going forward. дальше »

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Tornado Cash developer sentenced to 64 months for money laundering

Alexey Pertsev has been sentenced to 64 months in prison over his involvement in developing the Ethereum privacy tool Tornado Cash.  дальше »

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Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help

The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy. дальше »

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Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev of laundering $1.2 billion, setting the stage for a significant impact on privacy in decentralized finance. The post Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Shouldn't All These Crypto Lawyers Start Learning About Crypto?

The industry should expect its legal experts to effectively articulate how these innovative technologies are driving changes in how we understand money, privacy and governance. дальше »

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How Inco and Privy are Changing the Game on Telegram

The future of blockchain gaming is here with Inco and Privy's partnership, bringing enhanced privacy and security to Telegram Mini Apps. The post How Inco and Privy are Changing the Game on Telegram appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Bybit Prepares Initial DEX Offering (IDO) For Nulink (NLK)

Bybit's upcoming IDO for Nulink aims to strengthen dApps data privacy via a unique API, launching 4M NLK tokens with significant user registration. The post Bybit Prepares Initial DEX Offering (IDO) For Nulink (NLK) appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Monero (XMR) and Ripple (XRP) Experiencing Unusually High Discussion Rates: Here’s Why

According to data from Santiment, a market intelligence platform, Monero is being discussed at an abnormally high rate following the announcement of LocalMonero’s closure. The increased attention on XMR comes as governments continue to crack down on privacy-focused assets, raising concerns about the future of financial privacy in the crypto space. дальше »

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LocalMonero exchange shuts down as crypto privacy services dwindle

Monero’s version of LocalBitcoins is closing after serving the XMR community for seven years.

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The U.S. Government’s Hypocritical Case Against Tornado Cash

You would think the government would be against an online privacy service facilitating money laundering. But it actually created one of the best, says attorney Alexandra Damsker. дальше »

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Edward Snowden Issues Stark Message, “Bitcoin Privacy at Risk”

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Satoshi's Privacy Legacy Reverberates Through Dogecoin; What Happened

Pseudonymous BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned privacy in Bitcoin's whitepaper дальше »

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Edward Snowden Delivers ‘Final’ Bitcoin Warning: Here’s Why

Edward Snowden, the well-known whistleblower, reiterated his long standing concerns about Bitcoin’s privacy features, or the lack thereof in a recent post on X. Snowden’s latest comments emerge in the wake of a significant announcement by the Wasabi Wallet team concerning their decision to discontinue their coinjoin coordination service, a cornerstone for enhancing user privacy […] дальше »

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Edward Snowden urges privacy updates in Bitcoin amid Coinjoin closure

Edward Snowden has called on blockchain developers to enhance Bitcoin’s privacy following the crypto mixing services shutdown due to U.S. pressure. Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden is urging blockchain developers to prioritize implementing privacy measures in Bitcoin… дальше »

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Logos publishes privacy manifesto on largest-ever Bitcoin block from 2009

Logos inscribed a 3.99 MB manifesto onto the largest Bitcoin block before launching an NFT collection, rebuilding the internet to protect civil liberties. The post Logos publishes privacy manifesto on largest-ever Bitcoin block from 2009 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Edward Snowden Issues Crucial Bitcoin Warning: 'Clock Is Ticking'

Edward Snowden delivers final warning to highlight pressing need for Bitcoin developers to address privacy vulnerabilities before it is too late дальше »

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Samourai Case: One Founder Released as US Pursues Extradition of the Other

Samourai Wallet founder released on bond, but the case highlights growing regulatory pressure on crypto privacy. The post Samourai Case: One Founder Released as US Pursues Extradition of the Other appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines

Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki responded to US charges against privacy wallet Samourai & its developers, stating the action reveals that the state targets crypto innovators. The post Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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OpenAI Faces Potential Law Breach Amid Its Partnership Discussion with Worldcoin

OpenAI's ChatGPT faces a legal challenge from privacy group NOYB due to concerns over data accuracy and compliance. The post OpenAI Faces Potential Law Breach Amid Its Partnership Discussion with Worldcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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OpenAI hit with privacy complaint in Austria, potential EU law breach

Austrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of providing false information and potentially breaching EU privacy regulations. дальше »

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DOJ’s Tornado Cash arguments show ‘obvious disdain for privacy’ — Lawyer

DeFi Education Fund’s legal chief said the prosecutors’ arguments against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss were “filled with technical inaccuracies.” дальше »

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CEO, Bitcoin Maxi Drops Bombshell Message From Satoshi Nakamoto

Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, a Bitcoin adoption firm, recently reignited discussions on two crucial aspects of the cryptocurrency: user privacy and future price trajectory. In a thought-provoking conversation, Mow referenced Satoshi Nakamoto’s privacy vision from the Bitcoin white paper, emphasizing its continued relevance. дальше »

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Глава CryptoQuant встал на защиту основателей Samourai Wallet

В ответ на арест основателей Samourai Wallet генеральный директор CryptoQuant Ки Юн Джу заявил о законности сервисов по смешиванию цифровых активов. The US DOJ has arrested pioneers in #Bitcoin privacy technology. дальше »

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Futabasha and SBINFT Launch NFT Giveaway for ‘Umanari 1 Furlong Theater’ Fans

Futabasha and SBINFT's NFT giveaway sets new standards in digital marketing and fan engagement, all while protecting user privacy. The post Futabasha and SBINFT Launch NFT Giveaway for ‘Umanari 1 Furlong Theater’ Fans appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet. дальше »

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IRS Uses AI to Detect Crypto Tax Fraud

The IRS employs AI to monitor crypto transactions, introducing Form 1099-DA. The House Committee investigates AI's use, wary of privacy breaches. The post IRS Uses AI to Detect Crypto Tax Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Authorities shut down Samourai Wallet, arrest founders over money laundering charges in $2 billion DOJ case

International authorities collaborated to shut down Samourai Wallet and arrested its two founders on April 24 after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges against the privacy wallet over allegations of facilitating money laundering. дальше »

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SHIB On The Brink Of Massive All-Time Highs as Shiba Inu’s New L3 Chain Proves to be Game-Changer

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Shiba Inu Fetches $12M Investment in a Token Sale to Build Privacy-Focused Blockchain

The new network will be built on top of layer-2 network Shibarium and offer enhanced privacy for users. дальше »

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Shiba Inu raises $12 million in token sale to develop its privacy-centric layer 3 blockchain

Shiba Inu secures $12 million for its TREAT token, enhancing its blockchain with privacy features and expanding the ecosystem. The post Shiba Inu raises $12 million in token sale to develop its privacy-centric layer 3 blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Reminds Everyone About Main Goal of Crypto

Co-founder of Ethereum believes freedom and privacy should be treated as foundation for any digital asset дальше »

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What is surveillance capitalism, and can crypto protect your privacy?

What exactly is surveillance capitalism, and why should you be worried about your online footprint? In today’s digital age, your personal data is a commodity, a cornerstone of what has been termed by Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff as “surveillance capitalism.” … дальше »

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Speaking with SquidGrow’s Shibtoshi: “People have lost track of the importance of privacy”

Shibtoshi discusses his debut, opening 'the gates to a digital empire', privacy in blockchain, the future of NFTs and more. The post Speaking with SquidGrow’s Shibtoshi: “People have lost track of the importance of privacy” appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Nym Technologies joins Liquid Federation to boost Bitcoin layer-2 privacy and security

Web3 privacy-focused infrastructure provider Nym Technologies has joined Liquid Federation to support the growing Bitcoin layer-2 ecosystem, according to an April 18 statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Nym partners with Liquid Federation to enhance Bitcoin layer-2 privacy

Nym Technologies SA joins the Liquid Federation, enhancing the Bitcoin layer-2 ecosystem with a focus on privacy and scalability. The post Nym partners with Liquid Federation to enhance Bitcoin layer-2 privacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Top 4 accounting firm turns to Ethereum for blockchain-based business contracts

Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY)  unveiled its new service for managing enterprise contracts via blockchain technology called OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM) on April 17. The tool is designed to manage complex, multi-party business agreements with enhanced security and privacy via blockchain technology. дальше »

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FLock to train decentralized AI models with IO Net to reduce centralized privacy risk

FLock. io, a platform for on-chain decentralized AI model creation, is partnering with DePIN network IO. Net, to enhance its capabilities with decentralized compute power. The projects are joining forces to improve decentralized AI training platforms through advanced decentralized computing. дальше »

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Telegram founder praises privacy in crypto, worries about future of secure hardware

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, the elusive Telegram CEO Pavel Durov emphasized that crypto’s focus on privacy and security may soon be undermined by surveillance hardware. Despite the increasing role of governments as they involve themselves in privacy matters,… дальше »

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Railgun refutes FBI claims of North Korean misuse, upholds privacy

Privacy protocol Railgun denies claims of North Korean hackers or sanctioned individuals using the platform, despite earlier claims from the FBI.  дальше »

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U.S. Senator expresses CBDC concerns, supports Bitcoin

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the personal privacy and government surveillance risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies and Bitcoin. дальше »

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stc Bahrain and Aleph Zero Partner to Advance Blockchain DePIN Across the Gulf Region

Manama, Bahrain, April 16th, 2024, Chainwire By joining forces with Aleph Zero, stc Bahrain aims to leverage cutting-edge solutions to enhance privacy, security, and decentralization in the digital realm. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s RailGun advocacy triggers sharp rise in privacy tokens

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of privacy in crypto transactions amid reports that he used the privacy tool RailGun to obfuscate his transactions. Earlier today, Wu Blockchain, citing Arkham Intelligence’s dashboard, reported that Buterin transferred 100 ETH (approximately $325,000) to RailGun. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s 100 ETH Railgun deposit sparks discourse

Crypto community members speculated on X regarding why Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin deposited $330,000 in crypto into Railgun’s privacy protocol.  дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Makes Series of Uncovered Private Transactions

Vitalik Buterin uses privacy wallets for undisclosed reasons дальше »

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US Senator sees Bitcoin as solution to credit card fee hike

Senator Marsha Blackburn champions Bitcoin as an alternative to high-fee credit cards, citing its benefits for consumer rights and privacy. The post US Senator sees Bitcoin as solution to credit card fee hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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ATOR partners with peaq to enhance DePIN privacy

ATOR joins peaq to provide a privacy layer for DePINs, leveraging onion routing for secure, anonymous Web3 traffic. дальше »

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Galxe launches Identity Protocol to boost user control, privacy

Galxe announces the launch of Identity Protocol, introducing an identity infrastructure that focuses on user privacy, security, and sovereignty дальше »

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Kraken to delist Monero in Belgium, Ireland 

Due to EU anti-money laundering rules, Kraken will delist privacy cryptocurrency Monero in Belgium and Ireland by June 10 дальше »

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VoxSwap.io: Swap Cryptocurrencies with Unmatched Privacy, Security, and Speed

In a world where financial privacy is increasingly under threat, VoxSwap. io emerges as a beacon of security and anonymity for cryptocurrency users. This cutting-edge swapping platform empowers individThe post VoxSwap. дальше »

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Fully Noded: The Basics and Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node

While you can interact with the Bitcoin network solely using a wallet, running your own node delivers privacy benefits and grants the ability to verify your transactions and Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap. дальше »

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