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EU data protection regulators urge anonymity for smaller transactions in digital euro
20.10.2023
The European Data Protection Board and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued a joint opinion statement on the regulation of “digital euro.”
Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and Anonymity Concerns at Amsterdam Conference
17.10.2023
Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam last week, shedding light on several pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin.
Known for his advocacy of cryptocurrencies, Snowden’s address covered a range of topics, from Bitcoin's struggle with anonymity to...
Bitcoin.org's Anon Operator Denied Anonymity in Legal Battle Against Craig Wright
20.9.2023
A London High Court Judge has upheld a ruling that the Bitcoin.org operators, including the pseudonymous Cøbra, must reveal their identities or face substantial legal fees in the legal action brought by self-proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) inventor Craig Wright.
In April 2021, Wright served legal papers...
Unveiling the Mystery: Recognizing the Profound Significance of Satoshi’s Anonymity
28.8.2023
From the genesis of Bitcoin’s inception to the contemporary landscape, the mystery surrounding the true identity of its architect, Satoshi Nakamoto, persists as an unrivaled enigma within the cryptocurrency realm. Despite the global reverberations stemming from bitcoin (BTC) and...
Dormant Since 2010, Bitcoin Address Awakens to Move 1,005 BTC Worth $29.7 Million
14.8.2023
On the morning of Monday, August 14, 2023, at the precise block height of 803,135, a dormant bitcoin address — created on November 9, 2010 — stirred to life. After lying in slumber for an exacting 12.9 years, it awoke to spend a staggering 1,005 bitcoin, a sum swelling to...
Revolutionizing Bitcoin Privacy: Samourai Wallet Unveils BTC to XMR Atomic Swaps
14.8.2023
In a pioneering move, Samourai, the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, has revealed a BTC to XMR atomic swap feature aimed at revolutionizing onchain privacy in Bitcoin. Addressing the widespread issue of tainted change, also known as leftover unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) remaining from...
Identity Verification in Crypto: Addressing the Clash Between Blockchain Anonymity and KYC Compliance
8.8.2023
Financial privacy and anonymity online have been among the key principles of blockchains since Satoshi Nakamoto first unveiled the Bitcoin white paper, but recent actions from regulators have put this principle under pressure.
To better understand regulatory actions, listening to what regulators...
The Many Facts That Indicate Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Was More Than One Person
16.7.2023
Ever since the genesis of Bitcoin, the identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained shrouded in profound intrigue, evolving into one of the most captivating enigmas of all time. While numerous speculators picture a solitary genius behind its inception, it’s plausible that this...
Monero Maintains Stability Amid Crypto Market Volatility, Remains Top Privacy Token With $3B Market Cap
8.7.2023
In the last half-year, there has been a remarkable surge in the value of crypto assets such as bitcoin and ethereum. BTC has skyrocketed by 77%, while ETH has experienced an impressive 44% leap. On the other hand, the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, monero (XMR), has displayed a rather...
Privacy should be considered in ‘potential retail CBDC’ — Treasury official
14.6.2023
U.S. Treasury official Graham Steele told an audience at a Texas payments conference that a future CBDC in America should consider anonymity
CryptoSlots Celebrates Fifth Birthday with New Bonuses, a Revamped Cashback System, and World-Class VIP Treatment
12.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. June 12, 2023 — It’s time to pop the champagne and raise a toast, because CryptoSlots, one of the premier online casinos for crypto enthusiasts, has just turned 5 years old. Ever since its launch in 2018, CryptoSlots has been a mainstay for iGaming enthusiasts...
Can you recover stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams?
16.5.2023
Recovering stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams is challenging due to the anonymous nature of blockchain transactions and jurisdictional issues
Why anonymity is key to self-autonomy — And how crypto helps freedom movements win
26.4.2023
The Agenda podcast chats with DarkFi to explore how Rojava is experimenting with cryptocurrency and why encryption and anonymous spaces are critical for building self-autonomy
CFTC proposes reducing anonymity to manage risks
25.4.2023
CFTC Commissioner urges crypto companies to verify the digital identity of users and says that congress is considering new laws addressing anonymity and digital identity
Trezor Enables Coinjoin for Trezor T Model to Bolster a ‘New Era of Privacy’
20.4.2023
According to Trezor, the crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, owners of the Trezor T model can now use a Coinjoin feature to preserve their privacy. Trezor had announced the Coinjoin feature’s impending arrival on the hardware wallet seven months ago, and the feature went live on April...
EU Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Payment Limits on Anonymous Crypto Wallets
28.3.2023
Crypto rules form part of a money-laundering overhaul supported by the European Parliament Committees
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Will Act as Alternative to Cryptocurrency, Says RBI Official
4.3.2023
An official of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), says that the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) will act as an alternative to cryptocurrency. He stressed that the digital rupee must possess all the attributes of physical currency, including anonymity....
Btcpay Introduces New Coinjoin Plugin for Enhanced Bitcoin Privacy for Merchants
28.2.2023
On Monday, Wasabi Wallet and the open-source bitcoin payment processor Btcpay announced a new plugin for the Btcpay server. The plugin implements Wasabi’s Wabisabi coinjoin coordination protocol, allowing merchants to benefit from privacy enhancement. By activating the newly launched plugin...
Dubai Takes a Stand Against Privacy Coins with Ban on Anonymity-Enhancing Crypto
9.2.2023
Dubai, a jurisdiction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prohibited by law the issuance of privacy coins such as monero (XMR) and zcash (ZEC), as well as any activity related to them.
According to the new set of crypto regulations,
"The issuance of Anonymity-Enhanced Cryptocurrencies and all...
Ethereum Could Benefit From Stealth Addresses Implementation, Says Vitalik Buterin
23.1.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a research post that suggests using stealth addresses to enhance privacy-preserving transfers. Buterin detailed that stealth addresses can be implemented fairly quickly today on Ethereum and would significantly boost user privacy on the blockchain...