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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....
Facebook, IoTeX, R3 Among New Members of Confidential Computing Consortium
29.6.2020
The Confidential Computing Consortium aims to create systems that sequester sensitive data so it can't be exploited by nefarious actors
Many Bitcoin Developers Are Choosing to Use Pseudonyms – For Good Reason
29.6.2020
Whether out of concern for personal security or a desire to preserve privacy, many Bitcoin developers are known to the world only by their pseudonyms
Ghost Coin to be Deployed as Payment for Hong Kong Vending Machines
29.6.2020
John McAfee-backed privacy coin Ghost Coin partners with ivendPay as a payment option for Hong Kong vending machines
Blockchain Can Provide the Right to Privacy That Everyone Deserves
28.6.2020
Blockchain technology can help to build a self-sovereign financial system where privacy belongs to the people
Bitcoin as Alternative to Privacy-Breaching Covid Health Certificates
27.6.2020
The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain may offer an alternative to the “Orwellian” apps that have been used by governments around the world to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, an article from bitcoin-focused financial services company Unchained Capital argues.
According to the article, the main issue...
New Bill to Outlaw Encryption Without Gov’t Backdoor in US Senate
24.6.2020
A bill that would outlaw end-to-end encryption for technology companies was proposed by three Republican senators; meanwhile, Ava and Cardano would not yield
Beam to Make Its First Move Towards Private DeFi With June 2020 Hard Fork
24.6.2020
Beam updates details on its June 28 hard fork, laying out foundations for the firm’s future DeFi offering
6 Privacy-Enhancing Tools That Place Bitcoin Cash Transactions Ahead of the Pack
24.6.2020
On June 24, a Reddit post had a few Bitcoin Cash proponents discussing a number of privacy enhancements BCH supporters can leverage every time they transact. The Bitcoin Cash enthusiast, Mr. Zwet’s r/btc post explained how BCH supporters can use tools like Cashfusion, Cashshuffle, Schnorr...
Millions of Telegram Users's Data Exposed on Darknet
24.6.2020
Telegram’s built-in contact import feature was exploited to leak the personal data of millions of users onto the darknet
Why CoinDesk Respects Pseudonymity: A Stand Against Doxxing
23.6.2020
If you’re going to reveal someone’s personal information without their consent, you better have a damn good reason to do it, writes our executive editor
AI Startup Pilots Digital Masks That Counter Facial Recognition
23.6.2020
A Los Angeles startup has created “privacy-preserving face skins” – digital masks or avatars that counter facial recognition software
Blockchains Are an Excellent Solution for Privacy, Part 3
22.6.2020
The third part of a series of articles on the advantages and challenges of the usage of blockchain technology for collecting and sharing information, without violating users’ privacy
Telegram CEO Says Global Resistance to Tech Bans Is ‘Just Getting Started’
22.6.2020
Telegram’s digital resistance in Russia will contribute to further anti-censorship efforts in countries like China and Iran, Pavel Durov says
John McAfee’s Ghost Distributed Exchange Now Live
22.6.2020
John McAfee’s controversial Ghost distributed exchange, which promises anonymity, is now live
Blockchains Are an Excellent Solution for Privacy, Part 2
21.6.2020
The second part of a series of articles on the advantages and challenges in the usage of blockchain technology for collecting and sharing information, without violating users’ privacy
Blockchains Are an Excellent Solution for Privacy, Part 1
20.6.2020
The first part of a series of articles on the advantages and challenges in the usage of blockchain technology for collecting and sharing information, without violating users’ privacy
The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0
19.6.2020
Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul
Zoom Will Offer End-to-End Encryption to All Users
18.6.2020
The video conference app will launch its end-to-end encryption in July 2020 in a beta stage for both free and paid users
Civic to Launch Vaccination-Proofing Tool on Apple & Google App Stores
17.6.2020
Civic Technologies’s new app will act as both a vaccination proofing tool and a wallet for crypto