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Google is bringing zero-knowledge proofs to Google Wallet, allowing users to verify their age on websites without revealing personal details like birthdates.  The privacy-enhancing feature marks a major step in making cryptographic identity tools more accessible—and more invisible—for everyday users. “When tech giants like Google start seamlessly integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs into their apps, it’s a clear signal that privacy-driven innovations are becoming mainstream,” said Rob Viglione, co-founder of Horizen Labs, in a note to crypto.news. “The next frontier for our industry is building compliant privacy solutions that offer greater protection without burdening regulators.” You might also like:Stocks continue to recover from ‘Liberation Day’ selloffs, S&P 500 on track for major winning streak Age thresholds for online purchases Google said ZKPs will power a new form of private age verification through its Digital Credential API.  The implementation will allow users to prove they meet age thresholds for services like Bumble and online alcohol purchases, without disclosing anything beyond that fact. “We’re developing a system that not only verifies age, but does it in a way that protects your privacy,” Google announced in its blog post. “There is no way to link the age back to your identity.” Viglione called this shift long overdue. “Privacy shouldn’t be a luxury or an afterthought—it should be a default,” he said. “It’s exciting to see leading companies recognize that.” As part of the update, Google also plans to open source its ZKP technology, aiming to help other wallets and services adopt privacy-preserving features. The new functionality is rolling out alongside an expansion of digital IDs in more U.S. states, the U.K., and 50 additional countries. You might also like:Trump adviser hints China tariffs could drop ‘within weeks’ as Bitcoin rallies

表示，Ripple 注意到银行和其他机构对已获批准的实时支付选项的兴趣日益浓厚。纽约和德克萨斯州监管机构颁发的 MTL 许可证将允许美国客户合规访问 Ripple Payments 基础设施，从而将公司的服务扩展到更广泛的用户群。此外，这两家 MTL 还增加了 Ripple 的整体许可证组合。这家加密货币公司目前拥有约 55 个全球许可证，包括备受追捧的纽约 BitLicense 和有限目的信托公司特许状。Ripple 还获得了爱尔兰、新加坡和阿拉伯联合酋长国的监管批准。在特朗普政府就任前，XRP 发行方一直处于加密货币讨论的最前沿。Ripple 向 Fairshake 等专注于加密货币的超级政治行动委员会捐赠了大量资金，这些委员会在州和联邦层面都支持支持加密货币的候选人。此外，该公司还在价值 2200 亿美元的法币挂钩代币市场推出了 RLUSD 稳定币，该市场由 Tether (USDT) 主导。尽管 Ripple 是新进入者，但一些人猜测，Ripple 的稳定币举措可能预示着美国即将出台稳定币监管规定。国会议员已在众议院讨论了稳定币法，高级议员之间正在协商法案。Bitwise 首席信息官 Matt Hougan 等专家认为，稳定币规则对数字资产行业的影响可能大于现货比特币产品，后者是一种拥有超过 1230 亿美元投资者资本的资产类别。

Worldcoin rose for four consecutive days as the crypto market recovered, and a whale continued accumulating the coin. Worldcoin (WLD) hit $1.19 on Saturday and is currently trading at around $1.08.This recovery happened as Bitcoin (BTC), most altcoins, and American stocks rebounded. See below. Source: CoinGecko Worldcoin, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, surged after a whale purchased tokens worth over $1.5 million. Whale accumulation is typically a positive sign, as these investors are perceived as more sophisticated than retail investors. You might also like:Bitcoin, gold rise while stocks fall: is decoupling here to stay? The Worldcoin token also gained steam after the team pointed to increased momentum in Asian countries. Singapore registrations and verifications jumped by 15,800 to reach 100,000. South Korea had over 10,000 verifications in the first three weeks of the month, while Japan has crossed the 100,000 verification milestones. South Korea’s growth accelerated after the network partnered with SuperWalk, a move-to-earn network. In Japan, it integrated with popular companies like Hakuhodo, SARAH, Tokyo Beast, and YAY!.  Worldcoin has also jumped as its weighted funding rate has remained positive for ten consecutive days. A positive funding rate is a crucial concept in perpetual futures, meaning that long traders are paying a fee to short positions to maintain their trades. WLD funding rate | Source: CoinGlass Worldcoin price technical analysis The daily chart indicates that the Worldcoin price has rebounded over the past few days. It has jumped from a low of $0.5833 to a high of $1.20. WLD price chart | Source: crypto.news It has recently jumped above the key resistance level at $0.98, the highest swing on March 26. It has also surpassed the 50-day moving average, while the Relative Strength Index has risen to 76. Therefore, the coin will likely continue rising as bulls target the psychological point at $2, which is 77% above the current level. What is Worldcoin? Launched in 2019 by Altman, Alex Blania, and Max Novendstern under their company Tools for Humanity, Worldcoin aims to build a global decentralized identity network by distinguishing real humans from AI — a rising concern in an era of increasingly sophisticated bots and deepfakes. At the heart of the project is the so-called “World ID,” a unique digital passport created by scanning a person’s iris using a proprietary device called the Orb. The initiative offers verified users the native WLD token, an Ethereum (ETH)-based token intended for utility and governance within the network. Participants can manage their assets through the World App, a self-custodial crypto wallet. At the same time, the project’s new blockchain, World Chain, promises to scale the platform as part of the Optimism Superchain. Altman envisions Worldcoin as a foundation for financial inclusion and digital identity verification in an AI-driven internet. However, the project has not launched without controversy. Worldcoin’s reliance on collecting sensitive biometric data has triggered alarm among privacy advocates and regulators worldwide. Authorities in countries such as Kenya, Brazil, Spain, and Germany have either suspended Worldcoin’s operations or cited concerns over consent, data security, and the targeting of vulnerable populations. Critics have, in particular, accused Worldcoin of rolling out iris scans in low-income communities, where residents may have little recourse if their data is misused. Despite these hurdles, the project draws substantial interest from venture capitalists, with backing from firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures. Worldcoin is essentially at the heart of a growing debate over whether proving one’s humanity in an artificial intelligence-driven world requires sacrificing one’s personal privacy. Read more:Worldcoin expands to the Philippines with World ID amid privacy concerns

After weeks of sideways movement, Hyperliquid has reclaimed the $20 level, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. A distinct bounce above the middle Bollinger Band can be seen on the daily chart, with the price now testing the upper band. The relative strength index sits at 62.91, showing bullish momentum but not yet in overbought territory. Although there hasn’t been a clear breakout yet, a steady volume indicates that the recent move has strong support. Hyperliquid price analysis. Credit: crypto.news The moving average convergence divergence is in a buy zone, and Hyperliquid (HYPE) is still trading above the 50-day moving average. Overall, momentum is gradually increasing, but the majority of oscillators are still neutral. If bulls can hold above $20, the next target could sit between $21 and $22. A rejection at current levels, however, could bring the price back toward the $18 zone. You might also like:Why SUI may pull back before the next bullish expansion This rebound coincides with a 12% increase in the open interest in the token, as per Coinglass data. The trading volume for April was $4.01 billion, a little more than the $4 billion for March. At $289 million, the total value locked is still more than 50% lower than its peak in February, which was around $700 million, according to DefiLlama data. A decrease in user confidence or capital rotation may be indicated by this sharp decline, coupled with a slowdown in stablecoin inflows.  Hyperliquid’s recent updates may explain part of the renewed interest. On Apr. 21, it integrated with Cypher, a web3 payment gateway, allowing users to spend both spot and perpetual balances at over 100 million merchants worldwide. Cypher’s card can be used in more than 150 countries and has support for Apple and Google Pay. A wrapped testnet stablecoin, WHLUSDC, also went live. BIG NEWSHyperliquid is now LIVE on Cypher!Buy coffee. Book flights. Shop online.Use your perps and spot balances at millions of stores worldwide.Trade on @HyperliquidX. Spend with Cypher in seconds!Here's how it works ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/urcuwoL0r9— Cypher – Crypto Card 💳 (@Cypher_HQ_) April 21, 2025 Looking ahead, Hyperliquid will roll out a new fee and staking system on May 5. Users who stake HYPE can earn discounts ranging from 5% to 40%. Spot and perpetual volumes will be counted together, with spot volume weighted double.  Hyperliquid will also allow linked staking and trading accounts, a new feature that adds flexibility but can’t be undone once linked. Whether HYPE holds above $20 may depend on how traders respond to these changes. Read more:Polkadot price could surge as development activity soars

NFT 市场持续攀升，而加密货币价格则朝着不同的方向发展，其中比特币达到 104,000 美元，而以太坊则从 3,300 美元回落。 据 CryptoSlam 数据显示，NFT 销售额已增长至 1.981 亿美元，较上周增长 22.44%。市场迎来大量新交易者的涌入，买家和卖家均大幅增加。 每周指标显示市场活动不断增长： NFT 销售额从 1.643 亿美元增至 1.981 亿美元 NFT 购买者数量增加 62.09%，达到 447,099 人 交易量下降 4.04% 至 1,413,428 笔 CoinMarketCap 的数据显示，加密货币整体市值已从上周的 3.6 万亿美元小幅下降至 3.58 万亿美元。 CoinMarketCap 上的 ETH 7D 价格图表 你可能还喜欢：调查显示香港 Z 世代更青睐比特币而非房地产 以太坊 NFT 销量飙升 41% 以太坊（ETH）NFT 销售额上涨 41.56%，至 1.162 亿美元，共有 48,616 名买家加入。虚假交易上涨 53%，至 6490 万美元。 比特币（BTC）NFT 下跌 7.82% 至 2550 万美元，但买家数量增长 44.72% 至 34,483 人。 来源：按 NFT 销售量划分的区块链（CryptoSlam） Solana (SOL) 上涨 21.40% 至 1810 万美元，共有 160,057 名买家参与。Mythos Chain 以 1300 万美元的价格位居第四，上涨 2.00%，而 Immutable 以 720 万美元的价格位居第五，上涨 20.02%。 Azuki 的销售额翻了一番，达到 2930 万美元，增长了 106%。此次拍卖吸引了 547 名买家和 576 名卖家，交易量增长了 231%。 《米拉迪·梅克》以 1140 万美元的票房收入跃居第二，涨幅达 891.32%。《胖乎乎的企鹅》以 1100 万美元的票房收入稳居第三，涨幅达 27.09%。 Azuki Elementals 以 950 万美元的收入排名第四，增长 49%，而 CryptoPunks 尽管下降了 3.72%，但仍以 820 万美元的收入位居第五。 本周最畅销商品： CryptoPunks #6472: 740,179 美元（225 ETH） Colourblin 创作：392,235 美元（400,040.5881 ADA） BOOGLE #9UiHGVa：369,875 美元（1400.02 SOL） Autoglyphs #378：322,556 美元（100 WETH） 阅读更多：特朗普就职典礼推动加密货币：比特币、XRP、Rollblock 和 Solana