Bitcoin privacy will survive despite CoinJoin closure — zkSNACKs CEO
[May 6 3:28 AM] The impending closure of zkSNACKs’ CoinJoin service has been described as a setback for Bitcoin developers and privacy proponents.
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Snowden Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Bitcoin Developers on Privacy Enhancements
[May 4 10:23 AM] In the wake of the U.S. intensifying its clampdown on privacy-oriented software and Zksnacks closing its coordinated coinjoin service, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and former contractor, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers…
Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay
[May 2 1:21 PM] On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now operate as a standard non-custodial bitcoin…
ZK systems will have their ChatGPT moment — Telos Foundation
[Apr 30 2:53 AM] Cointelegraph asked professionals working with zero-knowledge technology to get their insights on the current state of ZK.
‘Globalist Power Is No Longer a Moral Authority’: Amir Taaki Responds to Samourai Charges
[Apr 28 11:29 AM] In an era increasingly defined by surveillance and oversight, Amir Taaki stands out as a key figure in the Bitcoin movement, sounding a clarion call for crypto awareness following the indictment of Samourai Wallet. Taaki’s latest initiative…
Zksnacks Bars US Users from Wasabi Wallet in Wake of Samourai Indictment
[Apr 27 4:08 PM] In a decisive move, Zksnacks announced on Saturday that it will block all U.S. residents and citizens from accessing its bitcoin mixer, Wasabi Wallet. This policy change comes as U.S. authorities intensify their crackdown on unregulated crypto…
Deutsche Bundesbank President on Digital Euro: ‘The Eurosystem Has No Interest in Monitoring People’s Payment Patterns’
The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
[Apr 26 7:41 AM] Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have…
Crypto mixing is 'not a crime,' says CryptoQuant CEO
[Apr 26 5:20 AM] The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry
‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates
[Apr 25 12:26 PM] On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This…
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech
[Apr 25 9:26 AM] Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet.
Samourai Wallet mixer co-founders arrested on AML, licensing charges
[Apr 24 3:11 PM] The crypto mixer allegedly handled $2 billion in unlawful transactions and facilitated $100 million in money laundering.
The State Of Things: Open Source Developers Arrested For Writing Code
[Apr 24 3:05 PM] In light of the charges brought against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill for their alleged operation of Samourai Wallet, I believe it is important for Bitcoiners to assess the current state of things. Too much of the discourse in Bitcoin…
US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’
Standardization of Blockchain Data Format Enhances Interoperability Between Chains – Nick Yushkevich
[Apr 3 5:31 AM] According to Nick Yushkevich, standardization of blockchain data formats is crucial as it enhances the interoperability of distinct protocols and fosters broader adoption of the technology. Yushkevich, the director of product at blockchain…
Zano Blockchain’s Hard Fork Facilitates Privacy Coin Creation, Introduces Confidential Assets
[Mar 25 5:30 AM] The Zano blockchain’s recently completed Zarcanum hard fork (HF4) will enable users and organizations to create custom tokenized assets that meet their specific needs. These custom tokenized assets or confidential assets, will be untraceable…
Reddit Is Making a Deal With the AI Devil
[Mar 14 9:39 AM] The social media giant's $60 million real-time data deal with Google is latest example of internet companies selling out their users who have nominally "consented" to share their personal information but have no control. Blockchains and ZK-proofs…
How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed
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Cryptography Firm Zama Raises $73M for 'Fully Homomorphic Encryption' Apps
[Mar 6 11:01 PM] The funding found was led by Multicoin Capital and Protocol Labs and included participation from Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and Ethereum and Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood. The 'FHE' technology allows for processing of encrypted data…
South Korea Launches Investigation Into Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
[Mar 5 11:00 PM] The government of South Korea has opened an investigation into Worldcoin, the iris scanning cryptocurrency and digital wallet project. According to a press release, the Personal Information Protection Commission, the data privacy watchdog in the…
Shiba Inu Adopts Tech to Bring More Privacy to SHIB Token Holders
[Feb 28 10:21 PM] Shiba Inu ecosystem token TREAT will power a “new privacy layer” for the Shibarium blockchain.
Future AI Models Will ‘Know Users Better Than They Know Themselves’ – Calanthia Mei
User Alert: Tornado Cash Developers Warn of Risk to Funds Deposited Since Jan. 1
Fluidkey Launches to Tackle the Transaction Privacy Issues on EVM Chains
[Feb 24 12:30 AM] Fluidkey has announced it has opened its Optimism-based alpha to more users, allowing them to test their private solutions. Fluidkey seeks to solve the transaction privacy problem in EVM chains by leveraging ENS and stealth addresses, allowing…
Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation
[Feb 22 10:30 AM] According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to…
Privacy Coins Under Attack – Not Down for the Count Yet
[Feb 22 3:30 AM] The delisting of monero by Binance marked a significant turning point for privacy coins, showcasing the growing impact of regulatory demands on privacy-focused projects, while also spotlighting emerging projects like Zano that aim to navigate these…
ZK Proofs Enable Defi Platforms to Meet Regulatory Requirements Without Compromising User Data, Says Ex-FCA Regulator
[Feb 16 4:30 AM] Diana Tlupova, Head of Compliance at Nexera ID, has argued players in the decentralized finance (defi) space can stay ahead of regulators who might want to impose stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules by using zero-knowledge (zk) proofs to…
What Is Monero (XMR) Network?
[Feb 10 10:00 AM] [toc] What Is Monero (XMR)? Monero (XMR) is one of the leading cryptocurrencies focused on privacy, zero knowledge, and censorship-resistant transactions. The Monero network operates on a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, like Bitcoin and…
India CBDC Insider Reveals Current Stance of Country's Central Bank
[Feb 1 6:30 PM] India’s central bank is taking a very cautious approach in developing its digital rupee, a senior official familiar with India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot programs told CoinDesk, though it's making some progress.
Hong Kong Worldcoin Offices Visited Amid Privacy Investigation
[Feb 1 1:30 PM] The offices of the Worldcoin project, a biometric scanning and wallet initiative, have been visited by authorities in Hong Kong amidst a broad privacy investigation. The authorities, complying with a court warrant, advised the general audience to…