Privacy

Gensler for a Day: Regulating DeFi With Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov
The key is getting decentralized identity right.

Crypto OG Amir Taaki Announces DeFi Platform 'DarkFi' That Prioritizes Privacy
Amir Taaki, an early bitcoin developer and inventor of Dark Wallet, has announced a new DeFi project called "DarkFi" that prioritizes privacy. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the "democratic economic experiment" and the possible implications for user protection.

Worldcoin, Now Valued at $1B, Has Grand Plans to Get You to Gaze Into the Orb
A16z and Coinbase Ventures are betting big billions of people will line up to gaze into “The Orb” in exchange for crypto. Over 130,000 already have.

Biden’s Orwellian Tax Surveillance Policy
It’s political suicide for the Democrats, and a dark sign for America.

Sorry, Blockchains Aren’t Going to Fix the Internet’s Privacy Problem
The economics aren’t good for a consumer privacy revolution, but technology is already helping people who want absolute anonymity.

Who Watches the Chain Watchers?
Chainalysis works within the bounds of the law, exploiting the real privacy issues for public blockchains. That’s not an invitation for blanket, legislative surveillance.

MobileCoin CEO: 'Privacy Is a Fundamental Human Right'
Joshua Goldbard, founder and CEO of MobileCoin, shares insights into the privacy-oriented and mobile-first crypto project's payments technology, stablecoin development, and regulatory concerns. He discusses the importance of privacy in financial transactions, adding "privacy is a fundamental human right." Plus, what differentiates MobileCoin from others within the history of in-app messaging, and what the $66 million venture capital raise in August means for its users.

9/11 and the Need for Private Bitcoin
Bitcoin was born from the rise of the surveillance state. Let’s not let it become part of it.

Apple to Digitize Driver's Licenses Amid Privacy Concerns
"The Hash" panel discusses the details, reactions, and privacy implications of Apple's plans to support digitizing driver's licenses and state IDs, which is reportedly expected to roll out in its iOS 15 update launching later this year. How is Apple building this technology, and what could it be getting out of it?


