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Binance Regional Head Agreed to Hand Client Data to Russia After Meeting – Reuters
22.4.2022
A local representative for the major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly met with Russia’s financial intelligence unit, Rosfin, with officials asking the exchange to hand over client data to “help them fight crime.” Permission to hand over data was granted by a regional head of the exchange...
Privacy-Focused Brave Browser Aims to 'Cut Out' Google With De-AMP
20.4.2022
The popular crypto-native browser Brave has taken another step toward improving user privacy by announcing the "De-AMP" feature, which would "cut out" Google and enable users to visit publishers' websites directly. ...
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Monero crypto of choice as ransomware ‘double extortion’ attacks increase 500%
20.4.2022
A surge in ransomware in 2021 has also resulted in a surge in Monero usage as the method of payment as more criminal groups want only XMR
Privacy-Centric Monero Plans for July Hard Fork, Plans Include Ring Signature, Bulletproof Upgrade
19.4.2022
According to a recent update on Monero’s Github repository, the privacy-centric crypto network plans to hard fork in July, at block height 2,668,888. Monero is the largest privacy crypto asset in terms of market capitalization and during the last seven days, monero climbed 13.4% against...
Privacy Focused Monero Plans Hard Fork in July; XMR Surges 11% on ‘Monerun’
19.4.2022
The hard fork would see version fifteen of Monero launched with several upgrades for improved security
Tornado Cash says it's using Chainalysis oracles to block access from OPAC sanctioned addresses
15.4.2022
Many DeFi exploits in the past have been linked to the popular crypto-mixing protocol
Reputation DAO: Would you give up privacy for unsecured loans in DeFi?
15.4.2022
The platform intends on leveraging users’ personal financial information such as credit score and AML/KYC to help reduce the collateral needed to take out a DeFi loan
Spread of Sanctions Makes Privacy Tokens the Hot Bet in Crypto Markets
13.4.2022
Crypto analysts are pointing to the Ukraine war and related financial sanctions as the reason that privacy tokens like MASK and Monero's XMR and are trading up over the past 30 days
Central Banks Struggle With Privacy-related CBDC Headaches
13.4.2022
As a number of countries across the globe are working on developing their respective central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), ensuring a separation between identity and transaction data could produce a better environment for privacy protection and could lead to public confidence and trust...
Facebook whistleblower warns Metaverse will repeat 'all the harms'
13.4.2022
Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower at large, has now turned her focus to the Metaverse. She is worried about how Meta will handle privacy and intensely sensitive information
Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim
12.4.2022
Cryptocurrency mixers offer users a higher level of privacy and anonymity for their transactions, but often run into trouble with regulators
Monero defies crypto market slump with 10% XMR price rally — what's next?
10.4.2022
XMR price cup-and-handle pattern fetches a bold $10,000 price prediction for 2023
More Problems Building up for Iris-Scanning Crypto Firm Worldcoin
6.4.2022
The eyeball-scanning crypto startup Worldcoin has been hit with another setback – with a report alleging user anger with the company, and some accusing its architects of being “thieves.”
As reported recently, Worldcoin has decided to halt its operations in some seven countries after logistical...
Here's How You Can Help Shape Digital Euro
6.4.2022
Amid an intensification in the European Union’s crypto-focused legislative efforts, the European Commission has launched a new consultation on its digital euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. The procedure will allow interested stakeholders who want to help shape a digital euro...
Unhosted is unwelcome: EU’s attack on noncustodial wallets is part of a larger trend
6.4.2022
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic seem to be nervous about people transacting with their wallets
Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
5.4.2022
Hey folks. We’re still talking central bank digital currencies and digital dollars, so this week's State of Crypto has some quick and vaguely unhinged thoughts on recent actions and statements on this front
Digital Euro Will Have Privacy Safeguards, European Finance Ministers Say
4.4.2022
Ministers are discussing policy options for the central bank digital currency though no formal decision to issue one has been taken
Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues
4.4.2022
The European Central Bank is likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro – the clue is in the name – raising questions over state snooping, and a harmful impact on innovation
EU Draft Regulation Threatens Crypto Industry But the Fight Is Not Over Yet
1.4.2022
Yesterday’s decision by lawmakers to approve controversial amendments to the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) could put many crypto exchanges in jeopardy in the European Union. However, the crypto sector is determined to keep fighting against the looming clampdown, as indicated by recent...
European Parliament Committee Passes Controversial Crypto Regulation of 'Unhosted Wallets'
31.3.2022
In another installment of the European Union’s discussions on the controversial Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), the European Parliament’s Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has passed a controversial draft that could exert a negative impact on the industry.
The provisions...