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Privacy-Focused Zcoin Launches Funding Project Similar to Monero CCS
26.12.2019
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcoin launches a new crowdfunding system similar to that used by major privacy altcoin Monero
European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity
20.12.2019
On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans...
Orchid’s OXT Price Slips Over 20% After Launch for Trading on Coinbase Pro
18.12.2019
The price of Orchid’s OXT token has decreased 20% following its launch on Coinbase Pro
‘Anonymity Vouchers’ Could Bring Limited Privacy to CBDCs: ECB Report
17.12.2019
Europe's central bankers have developed an "anonymity voucher" to give prospective CBDC users limited privacy in their retail transactions
Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?
11.12.2019
Credit cards and bank transfers – and their incumbent surveillance features – are no longer payment options for Greek citizens, they are obligations
Private Blockchain Browser Brave Doubles Monthly Active Users in 2019
6.12.2019
Privacy-focused blockchain web browser Brave says its monthly active users doubled to hit 10.4 million in 2019
Zcash Donates $40K to Canadian Private Messaging Developer
4.12.2019
The Zcash Foundation donates $40,000 in ZEC to a Canadian private messaging developer working to integrate ZEC payments
Litecoin-Funded Grin Developer Challenges Mimblewimble’s Privacy Issue
2.12.2019
A Litecoin Foundation-funded developer at Grin suggests a solution for fixing the “Achilles heel of Mimblewimble privacy”
European Crypto Exchange Bitbay Ends Monero Trading due to Anonymity Features
27.11.2019
Authorities around the world are trying to stamp out online anonymity in various ways, sacrificing users’ privacy for alleged security. One of these ways is forcing digital asset exchanges to drop support for some cryptos, as European venue Bitbay is now the latest to do with monero. Also...
BitBay Crypto Exchange to Delist Monero Due to Money Laundering Concerns
26.11.2019
BitBay will drop support for the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero in 2020 in order to stay in line with industry Anti-Money Laundering standards
Tor Project Now Accepts Bitcoin Over Lightning Network
20.11.2019
Anonymous network Tor now accepts Bitcoin donations via the Lightning Network
Hacker Offers $100K in BTC as Bounty for Hacking Halliburton
18.11.2019
Infamous hacker Phineas Fisher offers to pay up to $100,000 in Bitcoin or Monero for leaking damaging data about high-profile firms
‘Unknown Fund’ to Donate $75M in Bitcoin to Crypto, Anonymity-Focused Startups
14.11.2019
An anonymous organization dubbed Unknown Fund will contribute $75 million in Bitcoin to startups promoting personal data protection, cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Samsung SDS to Use Zero-Knowledge Proofs on Business Blockchain
14.11.2019
Samsung SDS’ enterprise blockchain platform Nexledger will use QEDIT’s zero-knowledge proof privacy solution
China Central Bank Official: Digital Yuan Should Have ‘Controllable Anonymity’
12.11.2019
China’s proposed digital yuan should strike a balance between protecting privacy and regulatory enforcement, a central bank official said
Deloitte Integrates QEDIT’s Privacy Tech Into Its Blockchain Platform
29.10.2019
Deloitte integrates QEDIT’s Zero Knowledge Proof-based privacy solution into its qualification information blockchain platform Eduscrypt
McAfee Champions Importance of Stablecoins for Decentralized Exchanges
21.10.2019
Decentralized exchange users should store value in stablecoins, not fiat, argues John McAfee
How to Create an Anonymous Digital Identity Using Cryptocurrency
3.10.2019
If you could go back in time and do the internet all over again, what would you change? Would you think twice about joining Facebook, decline to upload those fancy dress photos from ‘09 and delete that rhetoric-laden blog post instead of hitting ‘Publish’? It’s too late...
Darknet Markets Are Thriving Despite the Mysterious Death of Dread
30.9.2019
Obtaining reliable information about darknet markets (DNMs) is a constant struggle, given the propensity of news sites and forums to come and go. No sooner has one portal gained ascendancy than it’s been toppled by law enforcement or exited under mysterious circumstances. The recent...
Zcash Bug Could Reveal Shielded Full Nodes’ IP Addresses
29.9.2019
Komodo developer discloses a bug that can be used to expose IP addresses of Zcash’s shielded full nodes