Using Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to unlock value from data responsibly

Authors: Paul Comerford, Principal Technology Adviser at the ICO Sue Anie, Policy Advisor at the RTA Ben Moore, Senior Policy Advisor at the RTA On Thursday 7 November, DSIT’s Responsible Technology Adoption (RTA) Unit and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published the Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Cost-Benefit Awareness Tool. This resource is designed to help organisations understand and assess the costs and benefits associated with adopting a variety of PETs. Alongside this resource, we have also published a checklist to support organisations ensure they have considered these factors. The tool…

Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Taps Chainlink Data Services as DeFi Platform Takes Shape

World Liberty Financial is spearheaded by Zachary Folkman and Chase Herro, who worked previously on DeFi platform Dough Finance, which saw $2 million of crypto assets drained through a July exploit. Members of the Trump family, including Donald Trump, publicly championed the project on social media, with the former president being titled as “Chief Crypto Advocate.” for the platform. Two of his sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., are involved as “Web3 Ambassadors,” while his other son Barron Trump is listed as “DeFi Visionary.” Source

Bitcoin Expected To Hit $100,000 Before 2025, According To Kalshi Data

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin (BTC) has hit new highs in recent days, with many users of crypto betting site Kalshi predicting that the largest cryptocurrency on the market could hit the $100,000 milestone before the end of 2024.  According to recent data from the event contract market, 60% of users believe Bitcoin will hit this milestone before January, while 45% are betting it could achieve this level as early as November. Analyst Predicts Six-Figure Bitcoin Prices By Year-End Kalshi, which launched in 2021, allows users to…

Chainlink Whales Waking Up – Data Shows Signs Of Accumulation

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Chainlink (LINK) has seen a whirlwind of price activity, surging 50% before experiencing a sharp 15% retracement within 10 days. This volatility showcases the potential and unpredictability surrounding LINK’s recent price action, drawing attention from analysts and investors alike.  According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, there’s a notable trend unfolding beneath the surface: Chainlink whales have been steadily accumulating LINK over the past two months. This accumulation by large holders suggests a growing conviction in LINK’s long-term value, reinforcing a bullish outlook for…

Analyst Warns Of 10% Bitcoin Price Drop Ahead Of CPI Data

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Recently, there have been significant fluctuations in the prices of Bitcoin; presently, they oscillate between $87,000-$87,500. This may not be eye candy to investors who are currently on the sidelines waiting for the coin to hit $90k, particularly the release of CPI data set today, November 13. This news is perceived by analysts to have a considerable influence on market sentiment and the expected direction of the alpha crypto asset. Related Reading The Barometer For Inflation Reflecting changes in the prices consumers pay…

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher

The concern of inflation not being slayed can be shown in the U.S. yields, which have only soared since the Federal Reserve started the rate-cutting cycle with a 50bps rate cut, followed by a further 25bps rate cut. Since the first rate cut on Sep. 16, the U.S. 10Y has jumped from 3.6% to 4.4%. With the U.S. 3-month treasury yield trading at 4.6%, which follows the effective federal funds rate, it’s suggesting that no more than 25bps of rate cuts will occur over the next three months, as the…

NEW data protection code of conduct launched for UK private investigators

We have approved and published the first sector-owned code of conduct – The Association of British Investigators Limited (ABI) UK GDPR Code of Conduct for Investigative and Litigation Support Services. Under Article 40 of UK GDPR, organisations may create codes of conduct that identify and address data protection issues that are important to their sector. This code, which investigators in the private sector can sign up to, will provide certainty and reassurance to those using their services – ensuring investigators are compliant with the UK GDPR requirements. This will assist…

Ethereum Whale Data Signals Big Moves Ahead

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Analysts reported that there is a growing demand for Ethereum due to the increasing appeal of the digital currency to large investors. The whale activity serves as one of the indicators that the cryptocurrency is gaining momentum for possible significant growth, capitalizing on the positive market sentiment on the crypto industry. Related Reading Growing Whale Activity Santiment reported that the number of transactions made by Ethereum whales saw a huge spike in recent days. ETH whales refer to large investors who have the…

Could XRP Rise After US Elections? Data Hints At Massive Rally

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Many analysts are anticipating a bull run for Ripple’s XRP which could lead to an exponential growth, giving Ethereum and Bitcoin a run for their money. Several experts suggest that XRP’s potential price rally could be attributed to Donald Trump winning the US election, a political event that brought so much excitement to the cryptocurrency sector. Related Reading XRP: 700% Price Hike Analysts said that XRP could be on the brink of a possible price rally based on historical price movement after an…