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New EU AML Compliance Laws Could Disrupt the Crypto Industry
18.1.2020
Anonymity in crypto faces extinction after new EU law: “Only true privacy coins like Monero might stand the test of time and resist de-anonymization”
China Prepares for CBDC With Cryptography Law on Encryption Standards
10.1.2020
China is continuing its blockchain-positive, anti-anonymity course with the new Cryptography Law — it requires private firms to reveal their encryption services and more
Monero's Triptych Research Could Vastly Improve Its Anonymity
8.1.2020
Monero proposes Triptych, a new ring signatures technology that could lead to a vast improvement in its anonymity
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says 20s Will See an Anoncoin Go Mainstream
5.1.2020
A privacy-focused cryptocurrency will become mainstream in the 20s, according to CEO of Coinbase
The Financial System of the Future — Who Benefits From CBDCs?
1.1.2020
Following a “successful” introduction of a digital currency, other existing payment instruments may disappear if their use falls below a critical threshold
A Tor-Integrated Cashfusion Build for Bitcoin Cash Is Coming
31.12.2019
On Monday, Electron Cash developer Jonald Fyookball updated the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community in regards to the Cashfusion protocol. Fyookball revealed that Tor integration is currently in the works. The Tor-integrated Cashfusion build is “the big piece” the development team needs to...
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