Leaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceable

A copy of the now-deleted Monero tracing video was shared with Cointelegraph, and it suggests the firm can trace XMR transactions and associated IP addresses.

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Telegram might be an unencrypted treasure trove of data and Pavel Durov might just be a geopolitical pawn

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested this week after a four-day interrogation relatedpublicly at leastto the existence of illegal activity on his app, including child pornography. The ensuing media frenzy painted Telegram as an almost esoteric, privacy-centered app, which is […]

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X complies with EU data laws, stops AI chatbot data collection

X has resolved its legal battle with the European Data Protection Commission by agreeing to halt AI data collection practices and erase user data.

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US, EU and UK sign worlds first international AI treaty

The US, EU and UK have signed the worlds first legally binding international AI treaty, prioritizing human rights and accountability in AI regulation.

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Choose Privacy

Technological capability, on its own, is not enough to create Bitcoin privacy. Unless users and society actively defend and demand privacy, it will die. From "The Privacy Issue".

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Brazils X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?

VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.

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Privacy and Pain: Craig Raw, Creator Of Sparrow Wallet, On Self-Custody

An interview with Craig Raw, creator of the popular Sparrow Wallet, on Bitcoin privacy best practices and pain as a teacher. From "The Privacy Issue".

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Web 3 Privacy and Its Potential to Transform DeFi

Discover how Web 3 privacy, led by Tea-Fi's innovations, could revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi) by integrating swaps, lending, and decentralized trades. (Read More)

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South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws

Despite the regulatory hurdles, the projects WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.

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Open source Zero Knowledge Proofs now available on Bitcoin via BitSNARK

BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced BitSNARK, a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification protocol enabling zk-SNARKs to operate on the blockchain without altering its core protocol. This development introduces one of the first working ZKP systems on Bitcoin’s mainnet, potentially transforming its privacy, scalability, and smart contract functionality capabilities. BitSNARK allows direct verification of zk-SNARK proofs on the […]

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BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin

BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTCs core intact.

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Upbit to store user data on AWS: What users should know

Upbits privacy policy update involves transferring user data to AWS servers in the US for improved service reliability and compliance with local regulations.

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Telegrams policy shift raises privacy concerns

Other top messaging apps, like WhatsApp and Metas Messenger, also share user data with authorities if they receive valid legal requests.

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Samourai wallet forked into 'Ashigaru' Open Source Project

According to the website, Ashigaru uses CoinJoin and other mechanisms to shield users from analytical heuristics and tracking.

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Privacy is missing ingredient for business blockchain adoption: EY exec

Paul Brody, EYs global blockchain leader, highlights how privacy is the missing piece for blockchain adoption in businesses and provides potential solutions to enterprise concerns.

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Samourai Developers Appear Together In Court For First Time At Status Conference

Defense attorneys for Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill continue to argue that the developers didnt operate a money transmitting business with Samourai, and Rodriguez requests modifications to his bail conditions.

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The Financial Anarchist Manifesto

Using technologies like Nostr and Chaumian ecash, the Financial Anarchist challenges the status quo, aiming to reclaim economic sovereignty and disrupt centralized financial power through Bitcoin.

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The Fight for Bitcoin Privacy Has Truly Begun

"Then they fight you" has finally arrived. Financial privacy is in the crosshairs and Bitcoin's promise as "freedom money" is at stake. From "The Privacy Issue".

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Five crypto market predictions that havent come true yet

Crypto narratives sometimes promise a trip to the moon, but not all rockets make it, and markets tend to have a sloppy memory, often falling into the same traps.  

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The Privacy Issue: Letter From the Editors

Bitcoin is code. Code is speech. And writing code is not a crime. Announcing "The Privacy Issue".

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