PANews reported on March 18th that Shield, a privacy-first wallet built on the privacy-focused public blockchain Aleo, has been launched on iOS. This wallet supports private transfers, private stablecoins, and cross-chain exchanges, and users can now use it directly on their iPhones. Shield encrypts transaction records by default and verifies transactions using zero-knowledge proofs without revealing amounts, counterparties, or balances. Leveraging Aleo's programmable privacy capabilities, Shield also supports transfers to private stablecoins such as USDCx and USAD.
Aleo Network is a privacy-first infrastructure layer built for digital payments. Driven by zero-knowledge cryptography, Aleo combines end-to-end encryption with the programmability of smart contracts, bringing privacy, compliance, and scalability to stablecoins and blockchain-based financial systems. Headquartered in the United States and backed by top investors including a16z, SoftBank, and Coinbase Ventures, the Aleo Foundation focuses on advancing the development of next-generation secure on-chain financial infrastructure.

New snake oil? Etsy witches are hawking spells they claim can change the weather on your wedding day, help you with your love life, or fatten your crypto portfolio. Etsy witches have become a massive trend on social media this year — from romance spells to helping manifest fame. Did you know they can also apparently help you become a crypto millionaire? The practice of witchcraft, once punishable by death by fire (or being pushed off a cliff), has become a talking point on TikTok. Online marketplace Etsy, which allows people to sell their handmade beanies and custom dog collars, has become a hub for the spellcasters despite having a ban on “metaphysical services.” Read more

