A new research paper led by Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin proposes “Privacy Pools,” a novel approach to balance privacy protections and regulatory compliance in cryptocurrencies. The paper outlines how Privacy Pools allows users to prove their crypto withdrawals do not originate from illicit sources without revealing their complete transaction histories. Users can generate zero-knowledge proofs The post Vitalik Buterin introduces decentralized privacy pools for balancing crypto regulation and anonymity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report commissioned by G20 under India’s leadership, outlining a comprehensive framework for regulating crypto-assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins today, Sept. 7. The paper synthesizes the policy recommendations from both organizations to help countries address the financial stability and integrity risks posed by The post Global Stablecoins need governing body, pose risk to financial stability says IMF, FSB in new G20 report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Continuing its strategic shift aimed at mitigating losses, Riot Platforms, a prominent Bitcoin miner, continues to capitalize on Texas’s energy credits system, earning a substantial $31.7 million in August alone. According to a report by CNBC, Riot voluntarily adjusted its operations during the state’s record-breaking heatwave, thus significantly reducing its power consumption and gaining advantage The post Riot Platforms power strategy reaps $31.7M in Texas energy credits appeared first on CryptoSlate.

In a recent Gitcoin forum post, Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin, outlined his intentions for the platform following significant changes within the company. Owocki announced his departure from Supermodular, now Buildbox, with plans to refocus his efforts on Gitcoin and its Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Owocki’s decision to return to Gitcoin, albeit in a different The post Owocki rejoins Gitcoin amid shifting landscape and open-source funding needs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Lawyers for Samuel Bankman-Fried told a judge on Monday, Sept. 5, that the accused FTX founder is still having issues reviewing evidence ahead of his fraud trial next month. In a letter to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, defense attorneys said Bankman-Fried was prematurely removed from visiting rooms at the Manhattan jail where he can The post SBF lawyers continue to argue jail conditions ‘not workable’ hindering court preparation appeared first on CryptoSlate.