privacy

Winklevoss twins, the co-founders of Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI), donated over $1 million to support the privacy-focused Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) cryptocurrency on Tuesday. ‘Unstoppable Private Money’ Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donated 3,221 ZEC tokens,...

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz emphasized Monday the growing importance of privacy in the cryptocurrency sector, suggesting it could be a key differentiator in the future. Privacy To Shape Crypto Dominance? a16z crypto, the Web3 arm of the venture firm, posted on X, “Privacy will be...

The premium cryptocurrencies may have lost all of their yearly gains amid the ongoing correction, but Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) has stood tall, delivering impressive returns throughout 2025. Zcash Leaves Market Heavyweights In The Dust The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has exploded 600% year-to-date,...

Dash (CRYPTO: DASH) exploded on Monday, extending its winning streak in an otherwise downtrending cryptocurrency market. DASH Rallies While Other Cryptos Struggle The Layer-1 cryptocurrency soared 70% in the last 24 hours, reaching values not seen since January 2022. DASH's trading volume spiked 32...

On Monday, French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Siri after receiving a complaint. French Cybercrime Unit Probes Siri Over Data Collection Claims The Paris prosecutor's office said that the case had been assigned to France's specialized cybercrime police...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) has reached a settlement with its shareholders and company leadership, thereby avoiding an $8 billion trial. What Happened: This move spares CEO Mark Zuckerberg from testifying about alleged data violations. The lawsuit was initiated by Meta...

The establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile in the U.S. represents a new paradigm in the evolution of cryptocurrencies and one that could influence monetary policy in countries around the world. While Bitcoin will have its own reserve, the Digital...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized that it has never sold or used Siri data for marketing purposes. What Happened: According to Reuters...

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, has publicly criticized Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) anti-theft "Find My" service. Sweeney claimed that the service, designed to help users locate their lost or stolen devices, infringes on the privacy of the person who stole his MacBook. What Happened:...

Privacy executives at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have reiterated the tech giant’s commitment to user privacy, terming it as a “fundamental human right.” What Happened: In an interview with YouTuber Andru Edwards that was posted on his channel on Wednesday, two Apple executives...

The European Union is set to vote on a controversial proposal that could potentially undermine encryption by allowing the scanning of private communications for illegal content. This has been slammed by Elon Musk-backed Signal app, and encrypted email provider, Proton. What Happened: The EU Council...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been hit with a privacy complaint by Austrian advocacy group NOYB. What Happened: The complaint alleges that Google tracks users of its Chrome browser without proper consent, according to Reuters on Thursday. The U.S. tech giant is in the process of...

Amid Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's public criticism of the partnership between Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015, analysts appear to agree with his concerns, revolving around data security and privacy issues. What Happened: On...

The ban on Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD), a blockchain-based identity verification project, has been extended until the end of 2024 in Spain. What Happened: Tools for Humanity, a project contributor, has voluntarily extended the suspension of Worldcoin orb operations in Spain, The Block reported....

Edward Snowden, the former computer security consultant for the National Security Agency or NSA, has advised against using Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) due to privacy concerns. What Happened: Reddit, a social media platform that has been in the spotlight for various reasons, including its IPO ...