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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.
Secret Network Adds Private Governance to Its DeFi Project
The practical implications of private DeFi governance may lead to more questions than answers.
Bug Found in Decoy Algorithm for Privacy Coin Monero
A “significant” bug with the potential to expose users’ transactions has been spotted in the decoy selection algorithm of monero, a cryptocurrency known for providing users privacy. "Monero really [does] have a commitment to being the most private currency [it] can be," host Benjamin Powers said. "And that this all the more discouraging, unfortunately."
Bug Found in Decoy Algorithm for Privacy Coin Monero
"This does not reveal anything about addresses or transaction amounts ... This bug persists in the official wallet code today," Monero said.
Venmo Removes Its Public Feed for Privacy, Safety Remains a Concern
PayPal’s popular payment app Venmo will no longer feature a public, global feed of users’ transactions as part of a move to offer users better privacy controls. This comes on the heels of Joe Biden’s secret Venmo account leaking. “The Hash” panel discusses the importance of privacy as a fundamental part of crypto usage.
US Senators Ask Team USA to Boycott China’s Digital Yuan at 2022 Olympics
As central banks around the world race to establish a CBDC, Republican senators Marsha Blackburn, Cynthia Lummis and Roger Wicker are calling on the U.S. national team to effectively boycott China’s digital currency at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, citing privacy concerns. “CBDC nationalism could get really ugly,” host Zack Seward said.
European Central Bank Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) said Wednesday it would move from discussion to exploration in its plans to develop a eurozone central bank digital currency (CBDC). “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for the digital euro, raising concerns over privacy and financial sovereignty.
Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Wasabi Lays Out Roadmap for Version 2.0
Wasabi Wallet 2.0 will introduce privacy enhancement "WabiSabi," a more efficient CoinJoin framework.
Why European Parliament Approving Mass Surveillance of Private Communications Matters For Crypto
The European Parliament approved a mass surveillance law that would allow digital companies to scan all users' personal messages on their platforms. "The Hash" hosts dig into the details of the bill as a potential endangerment to the right to privacy and the importance of encrypting data and communication. "In terms of crypto, I'm just thankful that there is strong encryption," host Will Foxley said.
Sam Altman Wants to Scan Your Eyeball in Exchange for Cryptocurrency
Sam Altman, former head of startup accelerator Y Combinator, is starting his own cryptocurrency called "worldcoin." For worldcoin to work, users must let the project scan their retinas, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" team explore larger issues of privacy.