Coinbase informs users of CFTC subpoena involving Polymarket
Coinbase may be required to send certain information related to user accounts to the CFTC in response to a subpoena related to Polymarket.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto founders increasingly look to ‘geofencing’ amid US uncertainty
Variant Fund chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky says geofencing is an extreme measure to ensure compliance with US law. This post was originally published on this site
US Indicts Two in $260M Bitcoin Heist and Laundering Scheme
Two individuals have been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency heist, stealing over 4,100 bitcoins. Their complex laundering operation involved using multiple mixers and VPNs to cover their tracks. With the stolen funds, they lived lavishly, buying luxury cars and other high-end items. $230 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Uncovered, Two Charged The U.S. Attorney’s Office for […]
Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?
VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.This post was originally published on this site
Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?
VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.This post was originally published on this site
Brazilian Supreme Court Bans X, Imposes Fines for VPN Circumvention
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered a nationwide ban on X after a prior order mandating the social platform to assign a local representative was ignored. Brazilians began to lose access to the site on Saturday, as the Supreme Court prohibited citizens from using virtual private network (VPN) software to circumvent the blockage, establishing fines of […]
Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown
The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition party to raid police stations. Prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other […]
AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO
Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents.This post was originally published on this site
Metamask Updates Privacy Policy, Explains When It May Process Users’ IP Addresses
Metamask, the popular Ethereum wallet, has updated its privacy policy. The update provides users with greater transparency and control over their personal data, specifically concerning IP address processing. According to the new policy, Metamask may temporarily process a user’s IP address only when required for certain services, depending on the user’s Metamask settings. This is […]
Eigenlayer team launches EIGEN token – but it’s non-transferable till September
The Eigenlayer team launched a claims process for its highly anticipated EIGEN token, but it won’t be transferable to others until further features are added.This post was originally published on this site