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Privacy-focused Panther Raises 8M USD in Oversubscribed Private Sale
31.5.2021
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Privacy-focused DeFi solution Panther Protocol has raised 8 million USD in a private sale. The sale was oversubscribed with the participation of...
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Guidelines for Its CBDC
31.5.2021
The Central Bank Of Brazil, the highest monetary authority of the country, has released a note listing the general guidelines for the design of a hypothetical central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the country. While there are still no concrete steps taken in this direction, at least the document...
Taproot, CoinSwap, Mercury Wallet, and the State of Bitcoin Privacy in 2021
30.5.2021
Privacy is a bit of a complicated topic in Bitcoin (BTC). While the mainstream media have often referred to the cryptoasset as a form of anonymous currency for the internet, the reality is that every Bitcoin transaction made on the base blockchain layer is completely public and stored on thousands...
Whistleblower Edward Snowden Says $6 Trillion in Stimulus Is ‘Good for Bitcoin’
28.5.2021
The infamous whistleblower and privacy activist Edward Snowden commented on bitcoin on Friday, after the Biden administration said this week it was shooting for 6 trillion dollars in stimulus proposals. Following the $6 trillion in stimulus headlines, Snowden commented on the situation and said...
Dfinity responds to Internet Computer decentralization and privacy concerns
28.5.2021
Dfinity has sought to quell criticism over the decentralization and privacy of its Internet Computer protocol
Utopia P2P’s Crypton: Privacy and Staking Rewards in One Cryptocurrency
26.5.2021
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One and a half years after launch, Crypton (CRP), the privacy-focused digital currency of the Utopia Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem, is quietly shaping up to become one of the most explosive coins of the year. Crypton...
Cash2Bitcoin – The Great Advantages of Using a Bitcoin ATM
21.5.2021
Cryptocurrency ATMs, such as those operated by Cash2Bitcoin, offer several major advantages over online exchanges. Convenience, availability, privacy, speed, support and security – all make it worth choosing an ATM to buy yourself some bitcoin. Why Choose a Cash2Bitcoin Cryptocurrency...
State-backed digital currencies can disrupt financial systems: Report
18.5.2021
While CBDCs could help central banks address the decline in cash payments, some risk factors remain
PolkaLokr Listing on AscendEX
11.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing of the PolkaLokr Token (LOKR) under the pair USDT/LOKR on May 10 at 1:00 p.m. UTC. Polkalokr is the first all-in-one, multi-chain token...
Digital Yuan Trial Hotspot Not Seeing Wide Acceptance, Claims Report
11.5.2021
With digital yuan pilots underway in China, it seems the currency is not meeting government expectations. A recent report highlighted a series of interviews from people in the hotspot, reflecting a lackluster reception among the participants. Privacy Concerns Reported According to Bloomberg...
Over 67,000 Fusions: Cashfusion Participants Have Fused Billions of Dollars in Bitcoin Cash
10.5.2021
While some crypto users have been leveraging privacy-centric digital assets like monero, others still use mixing protocols that shuffle unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) from coins like bitcoin, ethereum, and bitcoin cash. Participants using the Bitcoin Cash network utilize applications like...
How a Next-Generation Blockchain Addresses "Privacy Poisoning"
10.5.2021
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The introduction of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 marked a pivotal moment in the history of data privacy. Intended as a blow...
Edward Snowden Knocks Alex Gladstein’s Crypto Critique- ‘Worst Part of Dragon-Level Wealth Is People Devolve Into Dragons Themselves’
9.5.2021
On Saturday evening, the privacy advocate and well known whistleblower, Edward Snowden, spoke out against some criticism stemming from the Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein. Snowden attacked the tribalism taking place in the crypto space and said that some people “lose sight...
Privacy-Centric Coins See Fresh Gains, Monero Captures All-Time Price High
9.5.2021
On May 7, the privacy-centric crypto asset monero captured an all-time high at $515 per unit, as demand for confidential transactions has increased in recent times. Monero has gained more than 190% during the last three months, while a number of other privacy coins like zcash, verge, horizen,...
Digital euro's privacy promise not worth a centralized system, Oasis exec says
4.5.2021
A former Apple executive believes the European Central Bank might just be paying lip service to the concept of privacy in relation to a digital euro
What are Bitcoin mixers, and why do exchanges ban them?
1.5.2021
Bitcoin transactions are easy to trace, except when the sender uses a mixer to muddle the link between their crypto address and real-life identity
Intel Partners With Microsoft to Combat Cryptojacking Attacks by Deploying a Threat Detection Tool
29.4.2021
Although recent studies have been showing a slowdown in cryptojacking activities, especially the ones related to mining privacy coins, Intel remains on the hunt to crackdown on such activities. The tech giant has partnered with Microsoft to deploy a campaign that strengthens cryptojacking detection...
Harmony Community Announces Collaboration with Raze Network for Privacy Enhancement
28.4.2021
Harmony sharding ecosystem, which is based on the Ethereum Blockchain, has recently signed a partnership with the Raze Network, which is based on Polkadot, in order to fortify their security and privacy protocols. A form of Data Link Layer or Layer-2 protocol, Raze allows users to execute...
Dusk and Chainlink Consolidate to Achieve Privacy for DeFi
27.4.2021
The Dusk Network this week made a statement on its website that it will be combining forces with Chainlink, a reliable decentralized oracle network. With this collaboration and access to price-feed data, Dusk’s advancement of administering smart contracts will be attainable. The alliance...
Texas wants to protect privacy elements of blockchain companies, says Blockcap
22.4.2021
According to Darin Feinstein, the Chinese government isn't helping to protect the private property of its crypto miners