2019-12-27 23:16 |
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcoin launches a new crowdfunding system similar to that used by major privacy altcoin Monero
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Monero Intro When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market. Originally named Bitmonero, Monero emerged as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency based on CryptoNote, a reference implementation for new altcoins many of which were later exposed as fraudulent projects.
2020-1-15 01:58 | |
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Launched in April 2014, Monero is the world’s first private, secure, and untraceable digital currency of the internet. It can be said that Moreno is like a more confidential Bitcoin. When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market.
2019-11-28 17:21 | |
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BitBay exchange is the latest to delist the privacy-focused monero cryptocurrency over AML concerns.
2019-11-26 15:20 | |
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Ivan Bogatyy of Dragonfly Research says he was able to use as little as $60 per week on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expose a critical vulnerability on the Mimblewimble (MW) privacy architecture.
2019-11-19 21:55 | |
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Dubai-based cryptocurrency financial products exchange, BTSE, on October 31, 2019, announced the launch of the Monero (XMR) futures contracts. BTSE Introduces Monero Futures Contract While Bitcoin (BTC) futures have become a common occurrence in the rapidly spreading cryptospace, altcoin futures contracts – especially those based on privacy-focused cryptocurrencies – are usually a rare phenomenon.
2019-11-2 10:00 | |
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Researchers have uncovered the first instance case of a cryptojacking worm that propagates via malicious Docker images, according to Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team Unit 42. Dubbed “Graboid,” the worm infects compromised hosts with malware that covertly abuses the systems to mine privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero before randomly spreading to the next target.
2019-10-16 16:03 | |
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Monero Intro When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market. Originally named Bitmonero, Monero emerged as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency based on CryptoNote, a reference implementation for new altcoins many of which were later exposed as fraudulent projects.
2019-10-16 18:36 | |
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Analysts have reportedly discovered the source of the sextortion emails that’ve plagued the internet since last year — the ones that demand Bitcoin or else they’ll leak videos of you masturbating to kinky pornography.
2019-10-14 18:12 | |
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Bitcoin is still very much the dark web‘s favorite cryptocurrency, but those looking to cover their tracks are slowly learning to use privacy-focused alternatives. “While we have previously reported a small shift towards more privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero, Bitcoin still remains the currency of choice for both legitimate and criminal use,” reports Europol with its latest assessment of internet-based organised crime.
2019-10-14 15:45 | |
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Monero Intro When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market. Originally named Bitmonero, Monero emerged as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency based on CryptoNote, a reference implementation for new altcoins many of which were later exposed as fraudulent projects.
2019-10-8 15:24 | |
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Bytecoin Intro Bytecoin is one of the first post-Bitcoin, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies that implements CryptoNote, also used by other privacy coins like Monero. The Bytecoin team believes Bitcoin’s on-chain transactional privacy is insufficient for a widely used, peer-to-peer value transfer network.
2019-10-7 14:30 | |
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Privacy coins are facing a threat to their existence as the regulatory noose tightens. Monero, Zcash, Dash, are some popular privacy-focused cryptocurrencies that obfuscate transactions, making it harder for exchanges and custodians to comply with the new international guidelines aimed toward preventing illicit financing.
2019-9-23 00:40 | |
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Litecoin Foundation’s co-founder, Xinxi Wang revealed that the foundation is considering releasing a “project-based community crowdfunding system. ” This system is said to be very similar to the one that the team of privacy-focused platform Monero uses.
2019-9-9 16:15 | |
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Regulation has always been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency space, with some governments banning them altogether and others struggling to introduce it in a way that won’t hinder development.
2019-9-7 00:30 | |
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Security vulnerabilities have been discovered in “various” Bitcoin Lightning Network projects that have potential to cause users to lose their cryptocurrency. Those running Lightning Network nodes have been advised to upgrade their clients as soon as possible, including those related to popular wallet solution Eclair.
2019-8-30 14:47 | |
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Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused crypto, has recorded another milestone by having a lower inflation rate than that of Bitcoin (BTC).
2019-8-7 21:15 | |
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Adult content platform SpankChain has launched SpankPay, a cryptocurrency payments platform. As a result, customers will now be able to pay using several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin.
2019-8-1 17:07 | |
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Privacy-focused altcoin Monero has suddenly disclosed nine security vulnerabilities — including one that could have allowed hackers to steal XMR from cryptocurrency exchanges. Until March, rogue Monero miners were hypothetically able to create “specifically-crafted” blocks to force Monero wallets into accepting fake deposits for an XMR amount chosen by the attacker.
2019-7-4 18:18 | |
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Among the many benefits of cryptocurrency over fiat currency, privacy is certainly one of them. Most fiat currency transactions done over the internet can very easily be traced and both the sender and receiver of such funds can be fairly easily identified.
2019-6-4 18:46 | |
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The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero marked its five-year anniversary on last month. With privacy coins struggling to shake off an association with illegal activity, and some governments considering ways to regulate against them, is there a future for privacy coins?
2019-5-25 22:00 | |
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Monero Konferenco bill itself as an opportunity to meet and greet the “privacy advocates, cypherpunks, scientists, and philosophers” who make up the Monero community. Which begs the question: why would a privacy-focused coin host a conference, where its mysterious developers and supporters attend in person? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of pseudonymity? Founded in 2014 […] The post What Do Attendees Wear At Denver’s Monero Konferenco? appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-5-18 18:11 | |
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The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero is registering a huge surge in its transactions count as it hits its all-time high (ATH). Created on April 2014, according to Coin Metrics, the number of transaction count on Monero blockchain has reached its highest level at 13.
2019-5-2 19:27 | |
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Launched in April 2014, Monero is the world’s first private, secure, and untraceable digital currency of the internet. It can be said that Moreno is like a more confidential Bitcoin. When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market.
2019-3-18 23:30 | |
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When Monero launched, conversations around Bitcoin’s on-chain privacy features caused a spree of privacy-focused projects to enter the digital asset market. Originally named Bitmonero, Monero emerged as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency based on CryptoNote, a reference implementation for new altcoins many of which were later exposed as fraudulent projects.
2019-3-13 00:30 | |
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4.3% of the total Monero mined has come from illicit mining malware. Cyber criminals are using the privacy-focused cryptocurrency… The post Monero Price Analysis: Can the Bulls Keep Price Action Above $45 to Prevent the XMR Market from Turning Bearish? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.
2019-1-12 12:51 | |
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As if the cryptocurrency space wasn’t controversial enough, the emergence of privacy-focused coins such as Monero allow an end user to cloak their identity, making the currency an ideal choice for cyber criminals.
2019-1-10 00:00 | |
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Police fear the wife of one of Norwayews outlet VG. Sources have now indicated that a written message was found in the Hagen house, which demanded a $10 million ransom be paid entirely with the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero.
2019-1-9 14:14 | |
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If you thought you were safe using privacy coins like Zcash and Monero you might want to think again. It appears that the US Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) is looking to develop forensic analysis techniques for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Zcash and Monero, according to a pre-solicitation document spotted by The Block.
2018-12-4 15:19 | |
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Fledging web browser Brave, which doubles as an ecosystem for rewarding content creators with its native cryptocurrency, has drawn heavy criticism for the way it intends to combat fraudsters looking to exploit its platform for profit.
2018-11-24 19:18 | |
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Monero, one of the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, recently released a series of pages collectively called “Monero Best Practices. ” The collection has tips for those looking to handle their Monero in the safest manner possible and has useful information for beginners and veterans alike.
2018-10-7 09:00 | |
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Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States.
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited.
2018-9-18 19:50 | |
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Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited.
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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Privacy-focused coins such as Dash, Monero, and ZCash are controversial as they can anonymize criminals online. However, privacy is important as many people live under the auspices of corrupt governments where such technology represents a beacon of hope.
2018-8-12 17:00 | |
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Monero, a privacy-focused open-source cryptocurrency announced via Twitter that Kudelski Security, an independent Swiss cyber and media security solutions company, has completed the first successful technical audit of Monero compatible Bulletproofs on July 16, 2018.
2018-7-18 16:00 | |
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One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers.
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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The U. S. Secret Service is taking a good look at privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash while urging Congress to “consider additional legislative or regulatory actions. ” Fear of Privacy Coins Last week, a top official from the federal law enforcement agency reportedly requested help from Congress in combating the use of privacy coins for illicit purposes.
2018-6-24 14:00 | |
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Humanitarian aid and community services charity, Red Cross Singapore, included cryptocurrency as a newly-accepted form of donation.
Ramaswamy stated, “Let’s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency.”
It is the first political campaign in U.S. history to accept Bitcoin donations.
The My First Bitcoin education program reaches 1 BTC in donations, with Bitcoin Beach matching contributions, fueling expansion.
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades reportedly said the move is to protect donors from harm.
The industry's swift response in times of need highlights the need for compatibility between crypto and the traditional financial system.
FTX's new management is seeking to recover millions of dollars donated by Future Fund and SBF.