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Canadian University Offers Graduate Training in Blockchain Tech
12.6.2019
The University of British Columbia is offering a new training path through its Blockchain@UBC research cluster, aiming to educate students on blockchain solutions
Enigma Launches Second Testnet for ‘Secret Contract’ Blockchain
11.6.2019
Ethereum developers can now start coding specialized smart contracts – called "secret contracts" – leveraging the Enigma protocol for data privacy and protection
Blockchain Genomics Firm, Global Pharma Giant Merck Sign Anonymized Data Sharing Agreement
11.6.2019
Blockchain firm Nebula Genomics has signed a data access agreement with EMD Serono, the North American biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA
New Report Reviews Blockchain Applications by US Federal Government
11.6.2019
The Data Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton have come up with five key questions federal entities should ask when considering blockchain solutions
Crypto Advocacy Center Says Proposed UK AML Regulations Violate Privacy Rights
10.6.2019
Nonprofit crypto policy center Coin Center has urged Her Majesty’s Treasury not to over-broaden the scope of U.K.’s anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing regulations
Bitcoin Users Perform What Might Be The Largest ‘CoinJoin’ Ever
10.6.2019
The startup behind the privacy-centric bitcoin app Wasabi Wallet recently brought together 100 people to collectively execute a "CoinJoin" transaction
Samourai, Nodl to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Node With Mixing Features
10.6.2019
A new hardware partnership is helping the team behind Samourai Wallet extend their obsession with privacy to the world of bitcoin nodes
What to Expect at G-20: Money Laundering and Crypto Discussion
9.6.2019
Cryptocurrency, privacy and money laundering: What to expect at the G-20 in Japan this weekend?
Ethereum Has Already Scaled Quite Significantly: ConsenSys’ Joe Lubin
6.6.2019
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin talks with Cointelegraph about scaling, enterprise blockchains and when to expect Ethereum 2.0
Privacy-Centric Coin Grin Sets Mid-July Target Date for First-Ever Hard Fork
6.6.2019
Privacy-centric cryptocurrency Grin is finalizing its timeline for its first-ever network hard fork, which will include a tweak to ensure ASIC resistance and new wallet upgrades
Privacy Crypto Grin’s First Hard Fork Planned for Mid-July
5.6.2019
This summer will see the first network upgrade for Grin, a privacy-oriented cryptocurrency that uses the technology Mimblewimble
Samourai Wallet Raises First Funding Round in Fight Against Bitcoin Surveillance
3.6.2019
The team behind the privacy-centric Samourai Wallet has received a $100,000 investment to expand its offerings
EOS Based Block.One Announced Reward and Privacy-Focused Social Media Platform, Voice
3.6.2019
Blockchain tech is booming and blooming in almost every know internet based sectors, and social media is one of them. EOS has been among the leading platforms for dapps, and certainly among the best in terms of innovation. One of EOS prominent development sub-networks, Block.one has introduced...
Mixing Service Bitcoin Blender Quits After Bestmixer Takedown
1.6.2019
On May 27, cryptocurrency supporters learned that the anonymous BTC mixer Bitcoin Blender would be shutting down. The news follows the recent closure of Bestmixer.io after it was seized by global law enforcement. Also read: Plea Bargain Means Silk Road 2 Admin Will Likely See No Prison Time Bitcoin...
Plea Bargain Means Silk Road 2 Admin Will Likely See No Prison Time
1.6.2019
Following the sentencing of Thomas White, the founder of the Silk Road 2 (SR2) marketplace during the first week of April, another SR2 administrator may evade prosecution. According to reports, SR2 admin Blake Benthall cooperated with global law enforcement and may only face fines for avoiding...
Are Privacy Coins Being Driven to Extinction? Good Luck, Governments!
1.6.2019
Of all the different cryptocurrency sub-categories now in existence, privacy coins are among the biggest. E.g., the top five privacy coins – Monero, Dash, Zcash, Verge, and Komodo – are currently worth USD 3.76 billion according to CoinMarketCap, while the top five stablecoins – Tether, TrueUSD...
Implementing Private Variables In JavaScript
1.6.2019
JavaScript (or ECMAScript) is the programming language that powers the web. Created in May 1995 by Brendan Eich, it’s found its place as a widely-used and versatile technology. Despite its success, it’s been met with its fair share of criticism, especially for idiosyncrasies. Things like objects...
Big Four Auditing Firm EY Open Sources its Ethereum Private Transaction Solution
31.5.2019
The code for rendering Ethereum transactions private developed by big four auditing firm Ernst & Young has been released and open sourced
EY Open-Sources ‘Nightfall’ Code for Private Transactions on Ethereum
31.5.2019
One of the world's largest consultancy firms has released a new set of protocols for enabling private transactions atop the ethereum blockchain
Bitcoin Blender Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Shuts Itself Down
31.5.2019
Users of cryptocurrency mixing service Bitcoin Blender were asked by the service’s administrators to withdraw their funds because of an imminent shutdown