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What role do privacy tools play in crypto, and how does this discussion develop? Those were some of the questions at a panel I moderated last week at the DC Privacy Summit. origin »
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The cryptocurrency market has been a goldmine for those who recognise potential early. Ethereum transformed how we build applications, Monero redefined privacy, Stellar streamlined global payments, and Filecoin revolutionised data storage.
2024-10-28 03:15 | |
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What makes a cryptocurrency stand out in an increasingly crowded market? With countless coins competing for attention, those that offer scalability, privacy, innovation, and financial bridges are the ones that rise to the top.
2024-10-27 03:15 | |
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Grant Robertson is the founder of Three Protocol, creating a series of decentralised marketplaces to open digital commerce to the world, including the unbanked, debanked, and those who value privacy.
2024-9-18 09:45 | |
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The principles that allow the creation of crypto are similar to those that proclaim the need to protect people’s privacy. In the US, several developments suggest this privacy could be in danger, as it is the nascent industry that could provide an alternative to the current financial system.
2023-8-29 01:00 | |
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Those of us in Italy and surrounding countries will be allowed to continue trading Zcash, Monero and other coins that Binance sought to condemn as unworthy.
2023-7-3 19:58 | |
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Proposals included in the “Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act,” better known as the RESTRICT Act, and forwarded to the United States Congress, is worrying privacy advocates and users of digital technology, including those in crypto.
2023-3-30 17:00 | |
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While a core tenet and source of pride among crypto projects, privacy has been demonized by those in power, including lawmakers, regulators, banks and academics.
2022-6-12 05:13 | |
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Three U.S. senators have urged the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to forbid American athletes from receiving or using digital yuan during the Beijing Olympics. Raising many concerns, including privacy, they warned, “Olympic athletes should be aware that the digital yuan may be used to surveil Chinese citizens and those visiting China on an […]
2021-7-22 16:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency ATMs, such as those operated by Cash2Bitcoin, offer several major advantages over online exchanges. Convenience, availability, privacy, speed, support and security – all make it worth choosing an ATM to buy yourself some bitcoin.
2021-5-21 16:00 | |
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Can privacy coins be better managed to satisfy both law enforcement interests and those who like the greater anonymity they provide?
2021-1-10 14:36 | |
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Bitcoin has done many things right throughout the years but privacy certainly isn’t among those. It’s a well-known fact that once a Bitcoin address is attached to your real world identity, anyone can simply look said address up on the Bitcoin blockchain and gain insight into your transaction activity.
2021-1-6 22:01 | |
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In its latest report titled “Konzept,” while proposing taxing those who work from home, Deutsche Bank advises on promoting digital currencies. In order to rebuild post-COVID, Europe must go digital, which has already been propelled by the worldwide lockdowns and social distancing measures.
2020-11-12 16:34 | |
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It has become impossible to imagine the cryptocurrency market without DeFi. The exponential growth this field is experiencing has also sparked interest among those concerned about the state of privacy.
2020-10-18 10:00 | |
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A recent vulnerability in privacy browser Tor allowed hackers to access users’ Bitcoin funds but using additional features can help avoid those concerns, according to one cybersecurity researcher.
2020-10-1 02:00 | |
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One of Bitcoin’s biggest proponents’ believers the pioneering digital currency would never be “truly private,” compared to the likes of Monero. Monero Supreme Talking on a YouTube live stream July 7, Andreas Antonopoulos said privacy features would soon come to Bitcoin, but they would never eclipse those found in privacy-centric tokens like Monero.
2020-7-9 13:07 | |
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Bitcoin advocate and educator Andreas Antonopoulos stated that while he wished for Bitcoin to be highly private, it’s unlikely for Bitcoin to implement the privacy features as those seen in Monero for a variety of reasons.
2020-7-8 11:36 | |
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Andreas Antonopoulos says Bitcoin will probably never have privacy features like those in Monero.
2020-7-8 06:28 | |
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While there are hundreds of VPN services available today, there is a handful that stands out from the rest of the pack. ExpressVPN and NordVPN are two of those standouts. In this ExpressVPN vs NordVPN article, we’ll be comparing these two quality services head-to-head to help you decide which is the best option for your […] ExpressVPN vs NordVPN – [2020 Comparison] was originally found on Blokt - Privacy, Tech, Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency.
2020-6-10 06:22 | |
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While there are hundreds of VPN services available today, there is a handful that stands out from the rest of the pack. ExpressVPN and NordVPN are two of those standouts. In this ExpressVPN vs NordVPN article, we’ll be comparing these two quality services head-to-head to help you decide which is the best option for your […] ExpressVPN vs NordVPN was originally found on Blokt - Privacy, Tech, Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency.
2020-5-12 06:22 | |
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Cryptocurrencies are for those who want to avoid prying eyes and there is no financial privacy in traditional banking whatsoever; at least that's what crypto-proponents say. In a recent podcast, Kate The post Could Bitcoin's rising price be the roadblock to its mass adoption? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-5-9 11:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz believes times of great crisis, like those we’re currently living through, illustrate why every individual should have a government-linked cryptocurrency wallet. However, few seemed to agree with his line of thinking, at least at first.
2020-4-11 11:15 | |
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Privacy coin Monero and other altcoins like IOTA and NANO are among those to have suffered as a result of the market's wild volatility. While the fortunes of all these altcoins have varied, they've alThe post NANO, Monero, IOTA Price: Altcoins struggling to recover 'Black Thursday' losses appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-3-28 17:45 | |
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Monero (XMR) is a token for those who care about their privacy. Even in the days of the crypto bloodbath, Monero (XMR) has upgraded its end-user software
2020-3-20 13:57 | |
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Monero (XMR) is a token for those who care about their privacy. Even in the days of the crypto bloodbath, Monero (XMR) has upgraded its end-user software
2020-3-21 13:57 | |
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A user of Binance Singapore has reported a rather worrying development for those Bitcoin users that value their privacy. The exchange platform has apparently banned the customer in question from withdrawing its funds because it suspects that he or she has previously used a wallet with a built-in coin mixing tool.
2019-12-19 19:01 | |
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European Central Bank (ECB) is now exploring anonymity in central bank digital currencies that would safeguard the privacy of those users who conduct low-value transactions but ensure high-value transfers are subject to anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
2019-12-17 21:43 | |
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Bitcoin has done many things right throughout the years but privacy certainly isn’t among those. It’s a well-known fact that once a Bitcoin address is attached to your real world identity, anyone can simply look said address up on the Bitcoin blockchain and gain insight into your transaction activity.
2019-12-16 16:01 | |
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The Cypherpunk Bitstream podcast hosted by cryptoanarchists @thefrankbraun and @TheRealSmuggler has just released its second episode. The show compassionately reaches out to those listeners tired of the coercive “statist-quo” and explores how anyone can use cryptographic technology and philosophy to reclaim the vital and precious privacy hijacked by an ever-expanding surveillance state.
2019-11-22 09:32 | |
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An anonymous organization, known as the Unknown Fund, recently announced its intent to invest and donate $75 million in bitcoin (BTC) to those startups working directly or indirectly on strengtheningThe post Unknown Fund to invest $75 Million in Bitcoin towards privacy startups appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-15 01:30 | |
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In our deeply connected society, we are witnessing attacks on individual privacy on a daily basis. It seems like achieving true privacy might require a return to old tech, a rejection of social network connections, and at the extreme, a move toward living off-the-grid entirely.
2019-10-16 18:22 | |
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For those concerned with protecting their privacy, the Opera browser is an excellent choice, and comes with tools that protect against those who would hope to surveil you. With the release of Opera 64, it adds another weapon to that arsenal with the inclusion of tracker blockers, which the company says increases browsing speed by up to 20 percent.
2019-10-8 14:27 | |
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iOS 13 is finally here. The big addition this time around is the system-wide dark mode, and much-needed refinements to apps like Maps, Photos, and Reminders. Then there are the new security and privacy features that alerts you about the apps that use your location, and those that want to access your Bluetooth.
2019-9-20 10:53 | |
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There are many different browser extensions or plugins that benefit cryptocurrency users, ranging from price trackers and wallets to those that help crypto users with security and privacy. Bitcoin.
2019-9-9 08:06 | |
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Facebook is offering thousands of dollars as a reward for those testers who find bugs in its upcoming Libra cryptocurrency. Libra Invites Your Security and Privacy Review of its Architecture and Design Facebook envisages empowering billions of people all over the world through its single global ‘cryptocurrency’, Libra.
2019-8-29 01:00 | |
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Apple is taking a hard stance on online privacy with a new anti-tracking policy in Safari. The iPhone maker has published a “WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy” that goes into specifics about the types of anti-tracking methods it has developed, the practices it believes are harmful to users, and the unintended consequences of those preventive countermeasures.
2019-8-16 09:39 | |
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By CCN Markets: As if Facebook didn't have enough privacy issues, the company now confirms that it has been transcribing the audio chats of its users for quite some time. Facebook Claims It Wasn't Being Sneaky Facebook claims that the only conversations that were transcribed were from those users who selected that option in the […] The post Privacy Shocker: Did Facebook's Libra Plans Just Go Up in Smoke? appeared first on CCN Markets
2019-8-14 03:20 | |
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There’s no doubt that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are disruptive, and look set to bring about considerable changes in the world. However, keeping up with the pace of change can be a struggle, especially for those who are not in the know.
2019-8-13 15:36 | |
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The Hong Kong protests have millions of individuals rallying against the government’s efforts to pass the Fugitive Offenders Extradition bill. In an article by Forbes, August 11, 2019, it was revealed that the central government used Chinese servers to launch a denial of service attack on Telegram to apprehend those who were organizing protests viaRead MoreRead More.
2019-8-12 17:00 | |
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At a time when cryptocurrencies are under strict surveillance such as this, there is a need to preserve the privacy and identities of those who use cryptocurrency for transactions. This is achieved through mixing services provided by several firms.
2019-8-12 20:53 | |
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Data protection regulatory agencies from around the world have joined the growing list of those who wish to examine and investigate Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. According to a joint press release on August 6, 2019, the information provided by Facebook isn’t transparent enough and request that the company provide robust information regarding data privacy protection.
2019-8-7 11:45 | |
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The cryptocurrency space has some of the world’s most striking personalities fronting it. John McAfee, software pioneer and Founder of McAfee Antivirus, is one of those and he’s in the news again after he surfaced to give an interview to VLTV.
2019-8-7 20:30 | |
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On June 23, Monero posted a 2019 high of $121. 12. At that point, the privacy token was up by over 194 percent for the year. Unfortunately, the six-month run was met by heavy selling. Those who bought the cryptocurrency early were happy to dump positions at substantial profits.
2019-7-31 21:15 | |
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The Economic Times reports that India is gearing up to seek ‘adequacy’ status with the European Union‘s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a set of privacy laws adopted by the region in 2016 and enforced from last year.
2019-7-30 09:57 | |
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As part of its fight against internet surveillance, those behind the Tor Project have announced a Bitcoin donation fund. The group is hoping to raise $10,000 over the next two weeks to help fund its mission to protect internet users’ privacy online.
2019-7-16 00:00 | |
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Mixers have been an important part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem to improve user privacy and erase ties to criminals who have held those BTC before. As the need for privacy continues to be a hot topic of debate, every crypto enthusiast should be well versed with mixers.
2019-7-16 20:00 | |
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This weekend’s ICE raids are essentially a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the government‘s surveillance state. The same AI-powered tools empowering those agents to identify, target, track, and spy on immigrants without a warrant are already in the hands of police officers, sherriff’s deputies, and border patrol agents across the country.
2019-7-13 23:37 | |
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By CCN Markets: When it comes to what’s gone wrong with Big Tech, the only surprise you would expect is if Facebook was missing from the list. From data privacy violations to aiding genocide to enhancing the spread of fake news, the social media giant has become a global ignominy.
2019-6-16 18:37 | |
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As per a number of reports circulating on Twitter, protestors currently rallying against the existing Hong Kong government are moving towards cash-based payments so as to avoid being tracked by local law enforcement agencies (for expressing dissent against the current regime.
2019-6-13 18:13 | |
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By CCN Markets: Zcoin (XZC) gained 85% over the past 48 hours as cryptocurrency traders speculated on the build-up to the launch of Sigma – a technical upgrade on the Zerocoin privacy protocol.
2019-6-13 21:50 | |
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Gobit and ZM Quant were secretly offering market manipulation services to projects that wanted to artificially inflate their trading volume, prosecutors allege.
Decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets has already weathered a debilitating multimillion-dollar hack and the expensive regulatory investigations it spawned. The group may soon take another blow: a six-figure settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Trump believes the US needs to be involved and take the lead in crypto development; otherwise, another country, likely China, will. The post Trump says US must lead in crypto or risk China’s takeover appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The U.K. is set to hold its first election in five years on Thursday and crypto is not a campaign-trail issue.
Juan Tacuri, oe of the top promoters in the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
CoinDesk held its annual Consensus conference in Austin, Texas last week, where we heard from lawmakers and regulators, developers, company execs and all sorts of other people in and around this sector.