During an interview, Michael Saylor discussed how crypto networks like Bitcoin can promote security and combat digital trust issues.
Worldcoin and the Intellectual Decline of Venture Capital
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin secures $115M for decentralized ID
Funds will be used to support the decentralized World ID and the recently released crypto wallet World App. VC firms A16z Crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, and Distributed Global are investors in the round.
Federal Reserve’s FedNow will integrate with Metal Blockchain
The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols.
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Releases First Major Consumer Product
Worldcoin’s “minimalist” wallet, World App, wants to help you prove you’re human in the age of AI.
Vitalik Buterin and Indian yogi Sadhguru discuss tech, identity and more
In a virtual conversation hosted by the reState Foundation the two thought leaders joined together to talk about the direction of the future of technology and human consciousness.
CFTC proposes reducing anonymity to manage risks
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has urged crypto companies to verify the digital identity of users, saying that Congress is considering new laws addressing anonymity and digital identity.
Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract to Go Live on 4/20 at 4:20
The Lukso initial validators will vote on token supply of LYX and how much the Lukso Foundation can hold.
Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?
European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.
Inventor of Ethereum’s ERC-20 Token Standard Plans New Blockchain ‘LUKSO’ for Creative Types
Fabian Vogelsteller is launching his new project, a layer 1 blockchain “LUKSO,” and validators will be able to join the network through the Genesis Validator Smart Contract Deposit.
Masa announces soulbound ID tokens for Coinbase’s Base Network
The token protocol can be used for a wide variety of applications, including membership badges, loyalty programs, decentralized captcha bots, and credit underwriting.
OpenAI co-founder’s ‘World ID’ project launches, along with SDK waitlist
The new IDs will allow users to prove they are unique humans without revealing personal information on websites.
Soulbound tokens power new identity solution on Celo blockchain
Masa Finance announced its deployment on the Celo blockchain with its new “Prosperity Passport” identity solution for users.
SEC leaked crypto miners’ personal information during investigation: Report
The financial regulator reportedly unintentionally included 650 names and email addresses in communications with blockchain firm Green as part of an investigation.
Türkiye to use blockchain-based digital identity for online public services
Shortly after the Turkish central bank completed the first CBDC tests, Türkiye announced a blockchain-based digital identity application.
Identity in the metaverse at risk, says former Windows architect
As metaverse adoption climbs and users join digital reality, they put themselves at risk of identity theft in new ways, including minors who engage in metaverse games.
MetaMask Institutional, Cobo and Gnosis DAO team up for soulbound token project
A new soulbound NFT project from Cobo, MetaMask Institutional and Gnosis Safe is bringing new nonfungible exclusivity and proof of identity to users.
Crypto scammers are using black market identities to avoid detection: CertiK
The blockchain security firm has uncovered a new tactic used by crypto scammers as the industry continues to improve its fraud detection capabilities.
Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?
Payments platform Fuse integrates ChromePay to bring DID services to Africa
The African continent has emerged as a hotbed for crypto and blockchain activity, with countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia leading the way.