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16.11 / 17:31

Blockchain identity AI identity platform combats ownership and deep fakes

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced new possibilities for human expression and capabilities to create content. Simultaneously, the ability to do almost anything and to do so with a digital AI-generated identity has caused new problems to troubleshoot.

14.12 / 18:09

Government Blockchain Technology Ethereum cryptocurrency Adoption identity Crypto KYC Solutions Advance to Ensure Adoption and Better User Experience

Know-your-customer (KYC) measures are becoming more important as the cryptocurrency sector grows. These models have proven to help digital asset service providers prevent against crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing and more.

12.12 / 08:07

Blockchain identity China Plans to Verify Identities of its 1.4 Billion Residents Through Blockchain-Based Platform

China has unveiled plans to use blockchain technology for the verification of real-name identities of its vast population of 1.4 billion people.

24.10 / 15:23

Blockchain regulation privacy security identity Safety Aleo 'Prove You Are You Without Giving Away Your Personal Info' - Aleo Reveals New Privacy-Preserving Credential System

Privacy-focused blockchain platform Aleo has revealed its new decentralized digital identity solution that allows users to reveal only the necessary data and only to whom it’s intended in the form of ‘proofs’ – without ever showing actual documents.

10.10 / 22:11

defi hacks identity phishing DNS Lost end Galxe replacing 110% of funds users lost in recent front-end hack, over $400K

Galxe is making users whole by 110% if they lost funds in a recent hack, the firm announced on Oct. 10. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to those who are standing by us during this difficult time,” the company said.

06.10 / 20:01

Web3 security identity Identity Verification Crucial to Preventing Crypto Scams, says Concordium Founder

Concordium founder Lars Seier Christensen believes identity verification is essential in preventing cryptocurrency scams.

02.10 / 06:31

Blockchain identity Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology

Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.

30.09 / 21:05

Blockchain Latin America identity Identification Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

Over 214 million Brazilians will soon be using blockchain technology for digital identity, the government recently announced.

29.09 / 12:11

Ethereum Payments wallet Web3 identity Digital identity in crypto: A conversation with XGo ID and ENS

Cointelegraph’s latest X Space gathered Web3 experts to discuss the challenges of building innovative blockchain projects, the convergence of Web2 and Web3, and ways to lower the barriers to entry in crypto. The invited speakers were Khori Whittaker, executive director at ENS Labs (Ethereum Name Service) and Josh Cowell, head of product at XGo ID.

28.09 / 18:43

Blockchain Latin America identity zk-Rollup Identification Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is making a major move toward integrating its bureaucracy with blockchain technology. Starting in October, the city's 15 million residents can access identity documents via a digital wallet, according to an announcement on Sept. 28.

21.09 / 10:07

Blockchain Adoption Web3 Tokens Decentralization identity community How decentralized identities are reshaping our communities and digital identities — Interview with d.id

In the digital age, decentralized identities (DIDs) are gaining traction, offering individuals control over their digital identity and promising a more sovereign internet.

11.09 / 12:39

business Adoption Web3 Gaming identity Animoca plans to develop digital IDs and point system for Web3

The gaming and Web3 company Animoca Brands announced on Sept. 11 the closing of a funding round to accelerate the development of its Mocaverse platform.

06.09 / 10:53

Facebook Blockchain Twitter Social Media Google identity Instagram Revolutionizing social networks with Web3: Phaver and Cyberconnect AMA

CEO & co-founder of Phaver Joonatan Lintala and head of marketing at Cyberconnect Abhi Raheja discussed the innovations of their projects and aspects of SocialFi during the recent Cointelegraph live AMA show.

31.08 / 16:49

Blockchain privacy Analysis data Opinion identity Worldcoin NOT If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?

All eyes have been on Worldcoin (WLD) since the July 24 launch of its “World ID” system. The issues associated with the launch have been well reported at this juncture. They include possible onboarding security risks along with Worldcoin’s use of biometric data, which is now under investigation by governments in several countries — including the United Kingdom, France and Argentina.

30.08 / 17:05

Adoption NFT regulation wallet Smart Contracts identity DAO Pioneering the future with omnichain solutions: XGo ID and TapiocaDAO share insights

The Web3 landscape is undergoing swift evolution, with omnichain solutions emerging as vanguards poised to redefine the crypto world. Just recently, Cointelegraph hosted an AMA session to discuss the potential of omnichain solutions and their impact on crypto mass adoption.

09.08 / 19:47

business Blockchain Technology Adoption Asia Africa identity controversy Worldcoin controversy explained in latest Cointelegraph Report

Worldcoin, an ambitious but also controversial cryptocurrency project, has been making headlines since its launch last month. The project collects people’s biometric data by scanning their eyeballs via a metallic orb. Its goal is to create a proof-of-personhood system that allows it to distinguish robots from humans in the budding era of AI.

09.08 / 10:35

Binance regulation identity KYC Verification Identity checks on crypto exchanges at risk as AI deepfakes evolve

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been subject to growing concerns over identity verification tools at cryptocurrency exchanges.

07.08 / 12:15

Blockchain identity Worldcoin Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head

Worldcoin has been in the spotlight since its launch on July 24, with users lining up to scan their irises for a digital ID and others questioning its methods for collecting data.

02.08 / 13:55

business Government identity Worldcoin businesses Worldcoin to allow government and businesses to use ID system: Report

Worldcoin plans to expand its operations to allow governments and businesses to utilize its iris-scanning and identity-verifying technology in an effort to sign up more users, according to a Reuters report.

27.07 / 08:35

business Blockchain Adoption data identity KYC reports Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues

Amid discussions around the falling interest in Worldcoin, a blockchain project dedicated to building a user identity network, Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shared a video that shows people in Japan lined up to give away their iris scans in exchange for ‘free’ Worldcoin (WLD) tokens.

24.07 / 13:57

Blockchain Adoption identity zk-STARK zk-Rollup Identification Worldcoin Opinions Worldcoin launch divides opinions - crypto community has its say

The launch of blockchain-based digital passport platform Worldcoin has had a polarizing effect on the cryptocurrency community, with questions around its centralization, privacy and security highlighted.

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