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As FATF Regulations Galvanize, Crypto Mixing Applications Are Targeted
27.12.2019
Since the inception of Bitcoin, governments have tried to keep track of all the transactions taking place on the public blockchain. As the years progressed, authorities have shown a distaste for cryptocurrency mixing applications like Coinjoin. On Dec. 19, a Binance customer couldn’t withdraw...
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
A Bitcoin War Is Brewing Over KYC
25.12.2019
Every year, Bitcoin faces a new foe intent on crippling it by undermining the foundations it was built upon. From mining cartels to developer disputes, Bitcoin has faced a barrage of threats over the past decade. When it’s not internecine conflict taking its toll, it’s external forces...
Cashshuffle and the SLP Token Universe Shined Brightly in 2019
24.12.2019
The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network has seen a lot of development in 2019, but two projects in particular have shined brightly throughout the year. The growth of the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) universe has been vast and there are thousands of SLP tokens out there today. Additionally, the BCH mixing...
Poloniex Allows Up to $10,000 Daily Withdrawals for KYC-Less Accounts
23.12.2019
Poloniex now allows users to withdraw up to $10,000 per day without confirming their identity
A possible privacy CBDC
23.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 18 December, 2019 “Never assume the obvious is true.” - William Safire In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Stanford University funding blockchain startup touted as the 'Microsoft for blockchain' ECB believes that a private payment...
Can Bitcoin Benefit From New ‘Impossible to Crack’ Encryption Chips?
21.12.2019
Researchers claim to have developed a chip that enables unbreakable cryptography
P2P Crypto Trading App Allows You to Protect Your Privacy
21.12.2019
Regulatory pressures as well as the development of third-party, intermediary and custodial services in the crypto space have been limiting the share of peer-to-peer trading. A new contender is now challenging established P2P exchanges by offering users a mobile service that allows them to determine...
Binance Returns Frozen BTC After User ‘Promises’ Not to Use CoinJoin
21.12.2019
Binance says it “does not tolerate” Bitcoin privacy tools such as CoinJoin as it refunds Wasabi wallet user
Orchid CEO 'More Interested in the Long-Term' Than Recent Price Dump
20.12.2019
Decentralized VPN startup Orchid has seen turbulent price action for its OXT token this week, although the Orchid’s CEO says the company is more focused on long-term performance
How Decentralized Tech Can End the Privacy Crisis in 2020
19.12.2019
If we’re not careful, blockchain will be remembered for perfecting the surveillance economy
EY Releases New Version of Zero-Knowledge Proof Blockchain to Public Domain
19.12.2019
EY released a new iteration of its zero-knowledge proof blockchain tech to the public domain
EY Open-Sources Tech It Says Slashes Cost of Private Ethereum Transactions
19.12.2019
Lowering the costs of private transactions in this way makes the public ethereum blockchain more competitive with private chains, EY says
Snowball: The Effort to Bring Privacy to Every Bitcoin Wallet
19.12.2019
A new Bluetooth-based tech could snowball into a way to create truly private transactions, its creator says
Monero’s ‘Fluffypony’ Steps Down as Lead Maintainer of Privacy Coin Project
18.12.2019
Riccardo Spagni, better known as "Fluffypony," will relinquish his day-to-day leadership role in the privacy coin project
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
A possible privacy CBDC
18.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 18 December, 2019 “Never assume the obvious is true.” - William Safire In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Stanford University funding blockchain startup touted as the 'Microsoft for blockchain' ECB believes that a...
‘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
Monero Compliance Workgroup Says XMR Exempt From Funds Travel Rule
14.12.2019
Monero deems compliance to be the responsibility of exchanges, not cryptocurrencies
Chainalysis to Provide Bitfinex With ‘Privacy-Safe’ Tools to Combat Crime
13.12.2019
Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis will provide crypto exchange Bitfinex with tools to monitor and combat suspected financial crime