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ForkLog 38 02.07.2025

The etherisation of bitcoin: how BTCFi affects user privacy

Over the past year the combined TVL of BTCFi protocols has grown more than sixfold—from $975m to over $6.5bn. According to DeFi Llama, bitcoin has entered the top three DeFi ecosystems by TVL, behind Ethereum and Solana. Protocols such as Babylon are opening new income opportunities for holders of the original cryptocurrency. Yet participation in […]

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ForkLog 144 28.06.2025

Vitalik Buterin Introduces Concept of ‘Pluralistic Identification’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a system of digital ‘pluralistic’ identification aimed at enhancing privacy protection in a new essay. Does digital ID have risks even if it’s ZK-wrapped?https://t.co/rye1q5G90G — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) June 28, 2025 He examined the benefits and associated risks of ID solutions based on zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, which are gaining traction. […]

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ForkLog 28 26.06.2025

Buterin-Backed Project Introduces Private Stablecoin Payments

The Privacy Pools project, focused on on-chain privacy, has added support for stablecoins USDT, USDC, and DAI. This will enable the use of these assets for private payments. ? Stablecoin privacy is almost here ? Privacy Pools is adding support for $USDT, $USDC, and $DAI — bringing stablecoin privacy to Ethereum. More assets. More privacy. […]

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ForkLog 92 27.05.2025

Hackers Leak Solana Co-Founder’s Data on Migos’ Instagram

Solana co-founder Raj Gokal has fallen victim to a data breach, with hackers posting his confidential information on the Instagram page of the hip-hop group Migos, which boasts 13 million followers, according to The Block. The Web3 entrepreneur may have been subjected to extortion prior to the data release. The hacker included a link to […]

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ForkLog 84 26.05.2025

Market Capitalisation of Privacy Coins Surpasses $10 Billion as XMR and ZEC Continue to Rise

On May 25, the privacy coin sector grew by more than 3%, with total market capitalisation exceeding $10 billion, according to CoinGecko. Data: CoinGecko. Monero (XMR) rose by 21.8% over the week, reaching $416.71. Over the month, XMR’s price increased by 83.2%. Weekly chart of XMR/USDT on KuCoin. Data: TradingView. Zcash (ZEC) gained 33% over […]

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ForkLog 88 15.05.2025

Charles Hoskinson Unveils Details of Midnight Project Airdrop

Tokens from the privacy-focused sidechain Midnight, part of the Cardano ecosystem, will be distributed among 37 million wallets across eight blockchains. This was announced by the network’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, according to CoinDesk. Users will receive governance tokens NIGHT and utility assets DUST. The economic model of Midnight aims to ensure cross-chain interaction: developers will […]

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ForkLog 78 13.05.2025

Charles Hoskinson Announces Private Stablecoin on Cardano

Cardano may soon offer a stablecoin with a level of privacy comparable to cash. This was revealed by the platform’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, during the podcast Conversations with Leaders by eToro. According to him, users do not want “every purchase they make to be tracked by everyone all the time.” The initiative faces resistance from […]

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ForkLog 68 03.05.2025

Google Wallet Adopts Zero-Knowledge Proof Technology

Google has announced the integration of zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology into its eponymous digital wallet. This initiative aims to verify identity while safeguarding privacy. The pilot launch will take place in the United Kingdom, with plans to expand the system to the United States and other countries. “Since many websites and services require age verification, […]

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ForkLog 145 16.04.2025

Vitalik Buterin Declares Privacy the Foundation of Freedom

Privacy is the cornerstone of personal freedom and decentralisation, safeguarding society. Artificial intelligence and data collection through neural interfaces demand cryptographic solutions. Privacy stimulates progress: secure data exchange is essential for science and technology. Privacy plays a crucial role in maintaining decentralisation and freedom, ensuring order, and stimulating progress. This was stated by Ethereum co-founder […]

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ForkLog 63 16.04.2025

Crypto Community Criticizes Potential Zcash Delisting on Binance

Binance has faced criticism for including Zcash in a delisting vote. Alongside it, tokens JASMY and FTT are also on the list. Zooko Wilcox, the founder of the privacy project, addressed the exchange’s CEO, Richard Teng: “Are you seriously considering delisting Zcash? What kind of world do you want to build for future generations — […]

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ForkLog 189 01.04.2025

0xbow Implements Vitalik Buterin’s Alternative to Tornado Cash

The project 0xbow has unveiled Privacy Pools, a tool for on-chain privacy of Ethereum transactions. The concept of ‘privacy pools’ as an alternative to Tornado Cash was first proposed by a group of renowned researchers in 2023. gm Ethereum ☀️ It is our great honor to announce the mainnet launch of Privacy Pools! ETH users […]

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ForkLog 225 28.03.2025

Personal Data of Binance and Gemini Users Compromised

Hackers have accessed personal data of clients from the cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Binance. Some of this information has already been put up for sale on the dark web, reports Dark Web Informer. ???Alleged Sale of 100K U.S. Gemini Cryptocurrency User Leadshttps://t.co/svdZIL6TO4 — Dark Web Informer — Cyber Threat Intelligence (@DarkWebInformer) March 27, 2025 According […]

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