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The ‘infinity war’ for blockchain privacy may be over

The unique power of blockchain and cryptocurrency can also be considered their weakness. Crypto users gain unparalleled privacy for financial transactions through a decentralized transactional system. Governments, however, demand transparency in financial transactions for legal concerns. This creates a paradox. People are less inclined to use financial instruments if, in

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Michael Casey: Bitcoin’s Tug of War as Wall Street Moves In

A tug of war over Bitcoin’s future is becoming more ferocious. This battle, pitting corporate interests seeking to profit from the Bitcoin system’s disruptive potential against an anti-corporatist dream for a human-first financial system that bypasses institutional middlemen, has been in play for some time. But with bitcoin’s latest price rally,

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France Declares War on Crypto Anonymity, Cites ‘Terrorism’ in KYC Mandate

The French Ministry of Finance unveiled sweeping know-your-customer (KYC) requirements on all cryptocurrency companies operating in and servicing the country on Wednesday, a move that could ultimately strip the French crypto space of any semblance of anonymity.All virtual asset service providers must immediately begin checking their customers’ identities, verifying “beneficial

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