Once HeyGen’s AI-generated digital avatar is available to the public, users would be able to create a video with a real life-like digital avatar in just two minutes.
EU to use blockchain for educational and professional credential verification
The EU’s EBSI Vector project and blockchain service provider, Protokol, are creating a blockchain-based cross-border credential verification program for EU citizens.
AI deepfakes are getting better at spoofing KYC verification: Binance exec
The technology is getting so advanced, deepfakes may soon become undetectable by a human verifier, said Jimmy Su, Binance’s Chief Security Officer.
Who on Crypto Twitter chose not to pay for a blue checkmark?
Adam Back, Roger Ver, Brad Garlinghouse, and Andreas Antonopoulos were among those not showing a blue checkmark on their Twitter accounts after legacy verification was sunsetted.
Who paid for Twitter Blue verification? Here’s how to find out
Under the direction of Elon Musk, Twitter rolled out the ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription as a means to discourage spam bots and fake accounts on the platform.
Zero-knowledge proofs coming to Bitcoin, overhauling network state validation
Zero-knowledge proofs have powered the development of Ethereum layer 2s, and now they’re coming to Bitcoin.
‘AI can be defeated with cryptography,’ says Chelsea Manning at SXSW
Cointelegraph sat down with activist and cybersecurity expert Chelsea Manning to discuss how blockchain technology can combat challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
Blockchain could help anonymously document war crimes
Blockchain combined with decentralized storage could ensure data preservation and anonymity when reporting war crimes.
Enhanced KYC checks can be a win-win for crypto exchanges and consumers — here’s why
Adopting more stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) checks can give crypto exchanges a competitive edge over those that meet minimal standards.
Trezor removes controversial address verification protocol, other wallets follow suit
One week after introducing the Address Ownership Proof Protocol, or AOPP, the hardware wallet company backtracked on its decision due to customer privacy concerns.
Gibraltar’s government plans to bridge the gap between public and private sectors with blockchain
Officials have already started digitizing government services on the smart contract network RSK, but plan to step up work on the integration in early 2022.
Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology
Australia’s border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.
Binance Invests in Open-Data Framework Provider Numbers Seeking Product Boost
The exchange says it’s integrated Numbers’ data verification app with Binance Chain.
Three of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials
Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees’ credentials.
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Turns to Blockchain to Speed Up Loan Issuance
Shinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, is using blockchain technology to speed up the approval process for loan products.