Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses.
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Privacy, as defined by privacy laws, encompasses the fundamental right to keep one’s personal information and activities confidential and secure. In the digital age, privacy laws are designed to protect individuals from unauthorized access, data breaches, and the misuse of their personal data by governments, organizations or individuals.
Contrary to popular belief, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies are not entirely private. In fact, they operate on public blockchains, where transaction details, such as sender and receiver addresses and amounts, are publicly accessible. This transparency ensures the integrity of the transaction history and prevents double-spending, a critical aspect of cryptocurrency technology. Financial regulations often require transparency to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer laws.
In the digital realm, privacy coins address the need for financial privacy. They empower users to conduct transactions without exposing their financial history to the public, offering a level of confidentiality akin to traditional cash transactions. This privacy is crucial for individuals living in regions with oppressive regimes, protecting them from potential persecution.
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Free speech advocates and crypto community members have voiced concern over what Durov’s case means in a wider context.
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Nym says its virtual private network can be used fully anonymously and will help protect journalists and activists from government, corporate and AI surveillance.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov is known for his focus on free speech and privacy-focused technology.
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DeFi has scored a victory in Congress, but how can lawmakers match real regulatory concerns with user privacy demands?
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The company’s Circom technology has been tested by Deutsche Bank and HSBC, among others.
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Shutter Network core contributor Loring Harkness tells The Agenda podcast that MEV attacks are making crypto unfair and insecure for everyday users.
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Fully homomorphic encryption may become a core component of privacy-centric, decentralized AI systems, according to Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET and ASI.
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Following the acquisition, Holonym plans to offer its rebranded Human Passport to users worldwide.
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Ensuring privacy and safeguarding transparency in blockchain technology is a delicate balancing act for firms in the industry.
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Speaking to Cointelegraph, Pertsev’s lawyer explained how bail will help Pertsev in his efforts to coordinate a defense.
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Privacy watchdogs probe Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s privacy protection measures, while security experts uncover vulnerabilities and data flows to TikTok parent ByteDance.
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Venice AI, a startup that allows private access to DeepSeek’s AI model, hit a total value of over $1 billion within hours through its newly launched token.
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The community is celebrating Ross Ulbricht’s pardon, with many discussing how it could impact the public image of Bitcoin around the world.
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Arcium CEO Yannik Schrade tells The Agenda podcast that encryption is not just for dissidents and privacy-obsessed individuals, it’s for everyone.
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