• Russia’s Rosbank is offering cross-border crypto payments despite a nationwide ban.
• Kakarot zkEVM secured backing from StarkWare and Vitalik Buterin in a pre-seed round.
• China published its national blockchain standard, while Japanese regulators warned OpenAI against collecting sensitive data.
Russia Offers Cross-Border Crypto Payments
Russia’s Rosbank has started offering cross-border crypto payments despite a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency transactions. The move is seen as an attempt to provide more widespread access to digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Kakarot zkEVM Secures Backing
Kakarot zkEVM has secured backing from StarkWare and Vitalik Buterin in a pre-seed round. The project aims to bring privacy to the Ethereum blockchain by providing users with the ability to hide their transaction data from public view.
China Publishes National Blockchain Standard
China has published its national blockchain standard, which will help businesses develop more secure solutions for distributed ledger technology (DLT) applications. The standard covers topics such as cryptography, smart contracts, and identity management systems.
Japanese Regulators Warn OpenAI
Japanese regulators have warned OpenAI against collecting sensitive data without permission for its projects. OpenAI works on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and the Japanese government wants to ensure that user data remains protected when working with AI services or products.
Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief
The Blockchain Association filed an amicus brief to support CoinCenter’s case defending the coin mixer Tornado Cash. Kristin Smith of the Blockchain Association said that punishing tools because they can be used by bad actors goes against values that the U.S was founded upon, and stands with Coin Center in supporting responsible use of blockchain technology
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