Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new kind of digital identity system dubbed “pluralistic identity,” arguing it could protect privacy while enabling fair participation in digital life. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explored the promise and pitfalls of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof-wrapped IDs, warning that even privacy-preserving systems can carry serious risks if they rigidly enforce one…
Crypto cards are beating traditional banks in Europe when it comes to small purchases, with 45% of crypto-linked card transactions under 10 euros ($11.7) — a category where cash has historically dominated. According to a report by CEX.IO shared with Cointelegraph, crypto card holders are showing spending patterns that mirror traditional bank card users while embracing online…
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto platform tied to US President Donald Trump’s family, has partnered with London hedge fund Re7 to launch a USD1 stablecoin vault across Euler Finance and liquid staking protocol Lista. The partnership is part of a broader effort to expand the presence of World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin on the BNB…
Ensuring top-notch cybersecurity is an essential necessity for businesses to set up shop in the modern business world, and the crypto industry is no exception. Similar to their Web2 counterparts, the crypto landscape fights its own battle against the ever-increasing scams and other security risks. Straightforward scams have transformed into complex, multi-layered operations that pose…
Hong Kong’s latest digital asset blueprint places stablecoin regulation and asset tokenization at the heart of its strategy to become a global crypto and fintech hub. The policy statement, issued on Thursday, introduces a framework known as “LEAP,” targeting legal clarity, ecosystem expansion, real-world applications and talent development. It builds on the foundation laid by the government’s first…
World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture linked to US President Donald Trump, is preparing to release an audit of its stablecoin and hinted that its governance token, WLFI, may soon be transferable. Speaking at the Permissionless conference in Brooklyn on Wednesday, co-founder Zak Folkman told Blockworks’ Jason Yanowitz that the company’s stablecoin had recently received its first…