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Texas District Court reverses Tornado Cash sanctions
22.1.2025
Despite the ruling, Tornado Cash developer Pertsev remains under arrest for money laundering-related charges, despite operating a non-custodial crypto mixer
Texas District Court reverses Tornado Cash sanctions
22.1.2025
Despite the ruling, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev remains in custody on money laundering-related charges
US court overturns Tornado Cash sanctions in pivotal case for crypto
22.1.2025
In a win for crypto privacy technologies, a US court in Texas has overturned Tornado Cash sanctions
US court overturns Tornado Cash sanctions in pivotal case for crypto
22.1.2025
In a win for crypto privacy technologies, a US court in Texas has overturned Tornado Cash sanctions
Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
14.5.2024
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy
LocalMonero exchange shuts down as crypto privacy services dwindle
8.5.2024
Monero’s version of LocalBitcoins is closing after 7 years of operations serving the XMR community
‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates
25.4.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This development has left the cryptocurrency community...
Edward Snowden Defends Crypto Privacy, Criticizes DOJ for Samourai Wallet Arrests
25.4.2024
Edward Snowden criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for targeting app developers aimed at restoring financial privacy, responding to the arrest of the founders and CEO of cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet on charges related to money laundering and operating without a license....
Can crypto Privacy Pools help balance privacy and regulation?
9.11.2023
When it comes to privacy and regulation, could Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pools be the answer?
Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users' Fourth Amendment privacy rights
22.10.2023
The amicus brief was filed to support an appeal against the Internal Revenue Service in relation to a 2017 court order where Coinbase was forced to hand over data from more than 14,300 of its users to the IRS
VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy
1.10.2023
Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals
Crypto Privacy Protocol Manta Network's Team Valued at $500M
20.7.2023
P0x, the development firm behind the privacy-preserving Polkadot-based protocol Manta Network, has reached a valuation of $500 million after concluding a recent funding round.
The recent Series A funding round brought in $25 million to the company, an announcement from Wednesday this week said....
Reports Say FTX Warns Customers Not to Interact With Aztec Network, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Responds
21.8.2022
According to reports on social media, a number of users have complained that FTX has blocked a transaction that was associated with the Aztec Network’s zkmoney privacy technology. Following the accusations, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explained that transactions are monitored for...
US Government Amps Up Inevitable Clash With Crypto Privacy in Tornado Cash Blacklisting
8.8.2022
The Treasury Department says Tornado Cash abetted $7 billion of money laundering, but that’s not likely to quiet crypto enthusiasts as they fight to stay anonymous
Crypto privacy is in greater jeopardy than ever before — here's why
9.6.2022
Many cryptocurrency hacks are targeted and deliberate, making them extremely dangerous if not addressed
Crypto Privacy Positions Harden Ahead of Crunch EU Vote
28.3.2022
Lawmakers don’t appear swayed by crypto industry claims as they consider applying anti-laundering identification rules to the sector, but some argue their plans are unworkable or unlawful
Amir Taaki Knocks Bitcoin Coinjoin Schemes – Calls Methods ‘Absolute Garbage’
21.7.2020
On July 17, the well known Dark Wallet creator and early Bitcoin developer, Amir Taaki, criticized bitcoin privacy methods on Twitter. Taaki claimed that UTXO mixing concepts like Coinjoin were “absolute garbage.” Taaki also knocked other concepts like Mimblewimble and privacy-centric...
Visualize Crypto Transaction Privacy Scores With Blockchair’s ‘Privacy-o-Meter’
29.6.2020
On June 24, the block explorer and blockchain data platform, Blockchair, announced the launch of a new privacy tool called the “Privacy-o-meter.” According to Blockchair, the new service combats blockchain surveillance companies by highlighting privacy issues for crypto transactions....
Scams, Schemes and Crypto Privacy, Feat. Preston Byrne
9.5.2020
“There’s no easy answers” for bitcoin companies, says lawyer Preston Byrne
Crypto Privacy Is a Financial Tonic to Government Intervention
9.4.2020
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It is no secret that the global economic outlook is continuing to worsen as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage – and with many parties looking for the security of privacy in harsh financial times, the call for privacy is on the rise as government-led intervention...