Telegram’s Privacy Overhaul: IPs and Phone Numbers of Lawbreakers to Be Shared

After the arrest and subsequent release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, his Telegram channel shared that the messaging platform has updated its terms of service and privacy policy. According to these changes, the platform may disclose the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate laws or Telegram’s rules “to relevant authorities.” … Read more

Software Firm Consensys Partners With Paypal, Metamask Users Can Use Payment Processor to Buy ETH

On Dec. 14, the Ethereum software firm Consensys announced that the company has teamed up with the payment processing giant Paypal. The integration allows Metamask wallet users to purchase ethereum via Paypal from within the Web3 wallet application. Consensys Teams up With Payments Giant Paypal According to Consensys, Metamask users can now purchase ethereum (ETH) … Read more

Hacked Korean Crypto Exchange Unveils Plan to Restart Service Amid Controversies

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail has unveiled its plan to resume service despite surrounding controversies. The exchange reportedly removed a key part of its terms of service right before it was allegedly hacked, arousing suspicions. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Service Could Resume Around July 15 South Korea’s seventh largest crypto … Read more

Bittrex Blocks Residents of North Korea, Iran, Crimea, Syria, and Cuba

Concerns from Russian traders that they may be unable to access Bittrex once the exchange’s new terms of service come into effect this month appear to have been alleviated. Starting March 9th, the exchange will formally block residents of North Korea, Iran, the Crimean region, Syria, and Cuba from accessing its trading services. Also Read: The … Read more