Despite regulatory uncertainty casting a shadow over Worldcoin, the proof-of-personhood crypto project is moving forward with a new tech talent team hired to spur its upcoming layer-two blockchain.
As founders of crypto mixing services continue being prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Congressmen are now pushing for a temporary ban on such services.
Despite regulatory uncertainty casting a shadow over Worldcoin, the proof-of-personhood crypto project is moving forward with a new tech talent team hired to spur its upcoming layer-two blockchain.
As founders of crypto mixing services continue being prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Congressmen are now pushing for a temporary ban on such services.
Elliptic argues that AI-based analytics — when combined with the transparency of blockchains — mean cryptocurrencies are "far from being a haven for criminals."
The U.S. Department of Justice strongly rejects the claim that the case it brought against the founders of crypto-mixer Tornado Cash is a battle for the "freedom to code."
Founders of another privacy-focused crypto tool face charges for allegedly facilitating $2 billion in illegal transactions, including over $100 million in criminal proceeds. Evidence suggests Samourai Wallet developers knew their service was used for illicit purposes.
There has been growing enthusiasm for privacy-preserving protocols in recent years — driven by a concern that transactions using mainstream coins are broadcast for the world to see on the blockchain.
Ledger goes live with its debated "Ledger Recover" feature, allowing users to back up their recovery phrases. Critics argue this goes against crypto's privacy ethos, raising security concerns.
