Privacy

Ray Dalio: 'There Is Only One Gold' — Bitcoin Falls Short as Safe Haven

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said gold remains the only true safe‑haven in conflicts and flagged Bitcoin’s limited privacy as a key weakness. His remarks on March 3, 2026 underscore ongoing debate over crypto’s role in crisis scenarios.

Published at 2026-03-04 00:45:31
Vitalik Buterin: DeFi Still Core to Ethereum’s Vision

Vitalik Buterin reiterated that decentralized finance remains central to Ethereum, stressing robust security, stronger privacy protections, and a user-first financial experience as priorities for ongoing development.

Published at 2026-02-24 20:31:00
Texas Sues TP-Link, Alleges Devices Give Beijing Access to U.S. Consumers

Texas filed suit against TP-Link accusing the networking firm of deceptive marketing and of enabling the Chinese government to access American consumers' devices, the attorney general said Tuesday.

Published at 2026-02-17 16:45:31
Cardano Privacy Chain Midnight Slated for Late March Launch, Says Hoskinson

IOG founder Charles Hoskinson said Midnight, a privacy-focused partner chain to Cardano, is set to launch in the final week of March, marking a major expansion of Cardano’s ecosystem.

Published at 2026-02-12 02:30:08
Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Are About Control, Not Efficiency

Billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio warned governments are promoting central bank digital currencies not just for efficiency but to expand control and surveillance. His remarks add a high-profile voice to global concerns as CBDC pilots accelerate.

Ray Dalio Warns 'No-Privacy' CBDCs Could Erase Financial Privacy

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warned that central bank digital currencies with no privacy protections could give states sweeping power to tax, freeze, confiscate funds, and silence opponents. His comments add a high-profile voice to ongoing debates about CBDC design and civil liberties.

Published at 2026-02-10 03:45:08
ECB Eyes 2029 Launch for Digital Euro as Lawmaking Advances

The ECB is targeting a 2029 launch for a pan-European digital euro as lawmakers move forward; official Cipollone has been addressing banking concerns and privacy safeguards. The push aims to balance innovation in payments with financial stability and data protection.

Published at 2026-02-09 00:00:17
Vitalik Buterin Donates to Zcash Project Backing Crosslink Privacy Upgrade

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated to Shielded Labs to support Crosslink, a proposed consensus upgrade for Zcash focused on privacy and interoperability. The move signals notable industry backing for ZEC privacy research.

Published at 2026-02-07 00:15:21
XRP Ledger Launches Institutional DeFi Suite as XRP Slides 16%

The XRP Ledger has launched a suite of institutional DeFi tools — compliance modules, an institutional-grade lending protocol, and enhanced privacy features — aimed at banks and custodians. The announcement comes as XRP trades at $1.28 after a roughly 16% decline amid broader market softness.

Published at 2026-02-05 17:30:26
Crypto-Powered Dark Web Drug Boss Gets 30-Year Sentence

The operator of the Incognito Market was handed a 30-year prison term after prosecutors said he blackmailed vendors by threatening to expose their transaction histories and cryptocurrency addresses. The case underscores growing law enforcement capability to trace illicit activity tied to crypto.

Published at 2026-02-04 11:15:26