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What Is Proof of Personhood?
Isn't it funny that almost every platform requires us to prove that we are human? Although machines verifying people seems somehow strange, such measures are needed against bots and fake accounts. Among identity verification methods is Proof of Personhood (PoP), which represents complex techniques to tackle identification problems. What Is zkPass? A Solution for Web Privacy
Online data privacy is getting more critical with identity theft and deep fake risks. Here’s a case: a user completed verification on a platform, providing personal information. Later, the platform gets hacked and all that data gets in the hacker’s hands. To avoid this, zkPass offers privacy-preserving data verification based on blockchain. 
LedgerPrime, previously a hedge fund within the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has made a comeback under the new banner of MNNC Group, now officially registered in the Cayman Islands. Shiliang Tan, a principal partner, announced that not only has the group reclaimed most of its investor base, but it has also attracted a hefty investment sum in the process. Tom Farley: The New Face of FTX?
Tom Farley, CEO of the crypto exchange Bullish, made headlines on CNBC by expressing interest in acquiring the assets and brand of FTX. This announcement has stirred curiosity about Farley's identity and his journey in the financial world. So, who exactly is Tom Farley, and how serious are his aspirations? Vitalik Buterin floats judge anonymity backed by ZK-proofs
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that some classes of governance actions should be anonymous, such as temporarily shielding a judge’s identity when a ruling is issued. He also suggests using zero‑knowledge (ZK) proofs to keep procedures verifiable without exposing people. If Satoshi Returns: What Could It Mean for Bitcoin?
Ever since Bitcoin was invented in 2008, the identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained a mystery. Questions about who Satoshi is, whether they will make a comeback, and what will happen to Bitcoin afterward are discussed over and over again. Craig Wright to Face Another Trial?
For years, Craig Wright has claimed he was the real Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator behind the seminal Bitcoin White Paper. However, after a series of defeats in the High Court of England and Wales, he has finally admitted to falsely claiming this identity. But is this the final chapter in Dr. Craig Wright's story? 
A federal court in Brooklyn has sentenced former investment banker Rashawn Russell to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme and identity theft. Investors suffered losses of approximately $1.5 million, which Russell must now repay. 
Civic, a project for blockchain-based identification, has released a tangible card aimed at validating users' identities. This card will integrate into the broader Civic ID system, serving as a deterrent against AI-facilitated fraud on various platforms during identity checks. 
At a recent court hearing, Daniel DeMorgan, Craig Wright's sister, made a striking claim: she recalled seeing Wright dressed as a ninja and later working amidst numerous computers. According to her, this experience confirms that her brother is none other than Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. 
Offering a deal of $10 million, Justin Sun has reached out to the hacker behind the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange breach to recover the stolen funds. Sun asserts that the hacker's identity is no secret, with international law enforcement ready to intervene following a formal complaint from the exchange.