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@article{192032,
        author = {Kamatchi T.P and Sai Nitharthini S and Sri Indira A.K and Srinithi A and Monika S and Shivapriya S},
        title = {BLOCK – Z : A Zero knowledge proof engine for privacy preserving financial regulatory compliance using Blockchain},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {199-209},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192032},
        abstract = {The Growing digital financial sectors need advanced security which protect the user informations. This project introduces BLOCK-Z, a privacy-preserving authentication system that combines with Zero Knowledge Proofs, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. Instead of using passwords, the system grant the user to verify their identity through cryptographic proofs without revealing their sensitive data.An AI-based trust engine monitors some of the factor to provide adjustable security. If any suspicious activity is detected, additional human verification is performed to ensure the secure access. All authentication activities are recorded on a blockchain, creating the tamper-proof audit logs that supports financial regulations such as KYC and AML. Overall, this project provide a secure, passwordless, and privacy-focused authentication remedy that suitable for modern digital financial sectors .},
        keywords = {AI Trust Engine, Blockchain, Financial Regulatory Compliance, and Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKP).},
        month = {February},
        }