# Сопутствующие статьи по теме privacy

Behind the 16% User Growth: A Review of Huobi HTX's February Report and Three Potential 'Catch-up Sectors' in the Post-Holiday Crypto Market

Huobi HTX February Review: User Growth Up 16%, Identifying Three Potential "Catch-Up Sectors" in the Post-Holiday Crypto Market Following the Spring Festival, the crypto market entered a new trading cycle. Capital began rotating from single hot sectors to multiple areas, with AI, privacy computing, DeFi, and stablecoin yields remaining active. Huobi HTX saw a 16% month-on-month increase in new registrations and ranked second in the industry for net monthly capital inflows. Its "Clean Assets" reserve climbed to a historic sixth place globally. The platform highlighted three key sectors with potential for growth: 1. **AI Meme Sector:** Projects combining AI narratives with meme culture, like those in the OpenClaw ecosystem, gained traction due to strong community appeal. Huobi HTX listed 14 new assets in February, including popular Base ecosystem AI Meme tokens like CLAWD, MOLT, and CLAWDCH. 2. **Privacy Computing & Tech Infrastructure:** Technical projects like the ZK protocol ZAMA and privacy infrastructure ESP (which saw an 80% surge post-listing) were launched. Other performers included Base DeFi project UP (+60%) and automation token ROBO (+92%). 3. **Stablecoin Yields:** As a hedge against market fluctuations, stablecoin earnings products gained popularity. Huobi Earn platform offered subsidized annual yields of up to 15% on assets like USDT and USDC, with its USDe product exceeding $100 million in holdings. Product upgrades included a new TradFi section offering derivatives for gold, silver, and crude oil, and the public release of its index price composition data for greater transparency. Globally, HTX Ventures participated in major conferences, and the platform advanced its expansion into markets like Pakistan following regulatory approval there. A large-scale trading competition with a $1.5 million prize pool also boosted user engagement. Concluding, Huobi HTX continues to expand its trading ecosystem through diversified assets, product optimization, and global布局 (layout), capitalizing on the market's recovery.

marsbit03/12 05:15

Crypto Court Fight Not Over As Prosecutors Seek Retrial For Roman Storm

US prosecutors are seeking a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering and sanctions violations, following a hung jury on those counts in a previous trial. Although Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, his defense is seeking to overturn that verdict. Prosecutors have proposed an October 2026 retrial date, while Storm’s legal team has indicated unavailability until late 2026. Storm faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted on all counts. The case has drawn criticism from crypto advocates who point to prosecutorial missteps and a recent Treasury Department report acknowledging legitimate privacy applications for crypto mixers. A ruling on Storm’s acquittal motion is expected in April.

bitcoinist03/11 10:10

Treasury’s GENIUS Act Report Backs Mixers, But Wants a New ‘Hold Law’ For Crypto

The U.S. Treasury's GENIUS Act report acknowledges the legitimate privacy benefits of cryptocurrency mixers for lawful users, such as protecting personal or business transactions. However, it highlights the misuse of these tools by illicit actors like North Korean cyber units and ransomware groups to launder funds. To address this, the report proposes a new "digital-asset-specific hold law" that would allow regulated platforms to temporarily freeze suspicious transactions, giving law enforcement time to act without disrupting legitimate privacy-focused usage. The report is part of a broader effort to balance financial innovation and security under the GENIUS Act framework.

bitcoinist03/09 16:32

Brevis Vera is Now Live: Proving "Authenticity" in the Age of AI

Brevis Vera is an end-to-end media authenticity system that enables anyone to verify whether a published image or video originates from a real device and has been edited only in provable, compliant, and legitimate ways. It combines hardware-backed C2PA credentials—which cryptographically bind media to its source device at the time of capture—with zero-knowledge proofs (generated via Brevis Pico zkVM) that attest to the integrity of the entire editing process. Unlike AI-based deepfake detection methods, which are reactive and often lag behind generative advances, Vera takes a proactive approach by allowing media to cryptographically prove its origin and the transformations it has undergone. It addresses the "editing gap" where traditional signatures break after any modification, such as cropping or color adjustment. Vera integrates with open-source editing tools to generate proofs that verify three key claims: the output is derived from the signed original, only permitted edits were applied, and no hidden or malicious changes were introduced. The proofs are generated locally, verifiable by anyone, and preserve the privacy of both the source material and the editing workflow. The system is now live, with initial support for common image transformations. Brevis is working to integrate Vera into mainstream consumer editing applications and has open-sourced the reference implementation.

marsbit03/09 12:37

CBDC Fight Escalates As US Lawmakers Call For Permanent Ban

US lawmakers are escalating their fight against a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A group of 29 representatives, led by Congressman Michael Cloud, sent a letter to congressional leaders demanding a permanent ban on a digital dollar. This was in response to a housing bill that included a temporary ban lasting only until 2031. The lawmakers argue this temporary measure is a weak version of a stronger, stalled bill (HR 1919) that would have completely prohibited a CBDC. They warn a CBDC would grant the Federal Reserve unchecked control over money and enable government surveillance of private finances, calling it "inherently anti-American." The push for a permanent ban signals this political battle is far from over.

bitcoinist03/09 01:02

CBDC: Senator Pushes For Permanent Ban In Housing Act Amendment

US Senator Ted Cruz is pushing for a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) by amending the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The original bipartisan housing bill included a temporary CBDC prohibition until December 31, 2030, introduced by Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren. Cruz aims to remove this sunset provision to enforce a permanent ban, aligning with his 2025 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which cites concerns over privacy and government surveillance. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna also supports a permanent ban, warning of potential legislative conflict. Critics argue CBDCs could enable state control over spending, while proponents highlight benefits like financial inclusion and efficiency. Over 100 central banks are researching CBDCs, but only 11 have launched one. The crypto market cap stands at $2.33 trillion.

bitcoinist03/08 07:06

Buterin Says Ethereum Must Rethink Its Future: Here’s Why

Vitalik Buterin urges the Ethereum ecosystem to embrace bold innovation at the application layer while maintaining uncompromising core guarantees at the base layer. He emphasizes that censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security (CROPS) are non-negotiable for Ethereum's L1. Buterin calls for a fundamental rethink of applications, wallets, and culture, suggesting AI will play a major role in next-generation wallets—though high-value transactions should still require user confirmation. He also highlights the need for privacy-first design, rethinking L2 scaling solutions, and breaking away from "respectable" cultural norms to unlock greater creativity. Buterin challenges builders to imagine Ethereum's application layer from a blank slate, free from current path dependencies.

bitcoinist03/07 09:18

Vitalik's Latest Reflection: Ethereum is Stuck in Path Dependency, It's Time to Start Anew from First Principles

Vitalik Buterin calls for the Ethereum community to break free from path dependency and rethink the ecosystem’s application layer from first principles. He emphasizes the importance of preserving core properties—censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security (CROPS)—while encouraging more radical openness in how applications and external interfaces are designed. He suggests reevaluating technical assumptions, such as the future of browser plugins and mobile wallets in light of AI advancements, and proposes rebuilding the stack with privacy as a foundational priority. Examples include reimagining DeFi as generalized futures markets built on decentralized oracles, possibly verified via zk-SNARKs and LLMs, and reconsidering the role of L2s. Buterin also highlights cultural shifts, advocating for a break from conventional “professional” norms to unlock greater creativity. He urges developers to ignore existing ecosystem constraints, pretend current usage is zero, and imagine the most valuable applications as if starting from scratch today. In response to a comment, he clarifies that integration with traditional finance remains important for mainstream adoption, but the goal is to overcome internal path dependencies within Ethereum’s own application and wallet history—for instance, by exploring privacy-focused designs like Railgun or Aztec for payments without exposing addresses.

marsbit03/06 10:35

Why Bitcoin ‘Can’t’ Be A Central Bank Asset: Billionaire Chamath

bitcoinist03/05 18:02

Vitalik's Rare Self-Criticism: Ethereum Missed the Truly Important Battlefield

In a rare self-critique, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reflects on Ethereum’s limited role in addressing critical global issues such as government overreach, corporate power, surveillance, and digital warfare. While acknowledging the importance of financial freedom, he argues that a decentralized financial system alone cannot solve deeper societal problems. Instead, he proposes a new direction: building “sanctuary tech”—a resilient, open-source ecosystem that enables people to live, work, communicate, and collaborate with reduced dependence on centralized power. The goal is not to reshape the world in Ethereum’s image, but to create digital spaces that resist control and weaponization of interdependence. Buterin calls for Ethereum to focus on building tools for those who need digital refuge and to collaborate broadly within and beyond the crypto space to advance this vision.

marsbit03/05 03:18