# Privacy

Coinotag 1 day ago

Worldcoin (WLD) Surges 6% Following Launch of SMPC Technology for Enhanced Privacy

Worldcoin's (WLD) value increased by 6% after introducing Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) technology, which enhances user privacy by deleting old iris scan data.

Coinotag 1 day ago

Worldcoin (WLD) Enhances Security: Iris Code Deletion Marks Significant Privacy Upgrade

The Worldcoin Foundation released a new open-source system on GitHub for better data security, focusing on protecting sensitive information and setting a privacy standard.

Cointelegraph 2 days ago

Worldcoin beefs up security by open-sourcing biometric data system

Worldcoin Foundation enhances biometric data protection by open-sourcing its secure multi-party computation system, allowing users to safely delete old iris codes.

Coincu 2 days ago

Worldcoin SMPC System Was Launched To Enhance Privacy Safeguards

Worldcoin Foundation has launched a new SMPC system for iris code encryption to enhance privacy for users.

Coinotag 3 days ago

Malaysian Regulator Approves Iris-Scanning Worldcoin Token (WDC): A New Era in Cryptocurrency Security

The Securities Commission Malaysia has approved Worldcoin's iris-scanning WLD token for trading. Concerns remain about privacy and regulatory clarity despite the meeting between Worldcoin executives and Malaysian officials.

Cointurk 3 days ago

How to Buy Phala Network Coin?

This article instructs on purchasing Phala Network Coin, a protocol designed to enhance smart contract privacy on blockchain.

Coinotag 3 days ago

Crypto Coin Tornado Cash (TC) Developers Face 5-Year Sentence in $1.2B Money-Laundering Scandal

Tornado Cash developers could face a 5-year sentence over a $1.2 billion money-laundering case related to their Ethereum mixer.

No Bullshit Bitcoin 4 days ago

RoboSats v0.6.1-alpha: Android App Returns Stronger Than Ever

RoboSats v0.6.1-alpha enhances private Bitcoin exchange, improves peer-to-peer experience, minimizes custody with lightning hold invoices, and promotes privacy with unique avatars.

Cointelegraph 5 days ago

Blockchain adoption in healthcare faces serious obstacles in Germany

In Germany, blockchain's potential to digitalize healthcare is hindered by privacy worries, affecting its adoption.

Coinotag 6 days ago

US Treasury’s Secret Surveillance on Bank Transactions: Impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrency Privacy under Yellen’s Leadership

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed allegations of the US government's surveillance on Americans' bank transactions, impacting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency privacy. The scrutiny was reportedly a FinCEN initiative.

Coinotag 6 days ago

ShapeShift Founder Erik Voorhees Launches ‘Venice’, a New Privacy-Centric AI Platform for Crypto Trading

Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift, has launched Venice AI, a privacy-centric artificial intelligence chatbot for crypto trading that addresses privacy issues by not storing user data.

Decrypt 1 week ago

Why ShapeShift Founder Erik Voorhees Is Pivoting to a Privacy-Centric AI Startup

ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees is shifting focus to a new venture, Venice AI, a decentralized and open-source AI tool that promises a premium, less-censored tier for Morpheus token holders.

Bitcoin.com 1 week ago

Erik Voorhees Unveils New AI Platform Promising Privacy and Unfiltered Free Speech

Erik Voorhees has introduced Venice, an AI application supporting privacy and free speech, designed to function without the central oversight common in mainstream AI services.

Cointelegraph 1 week ago

LocalMonero exchange shuts down as crypto privacy services dwindle

After 7 years, LocalMonero, a platform akin to LocalBitcoins for Monero (XMR) users, is shutting down, impacting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency service niche.

Bitcoin.com 1 week ago

KonnektVPN: Positive Changes in VPN Industry With AI Integration and Fresh Features

KonnektVPN aims to revolutionize the VPN industry by integrating AI for enhanced privacy and security, creating a user-centric experience that diverges from traditional VPN services.

Coinotag 1 week ago

Exploring Satoshi’s Privacy Legacy Impact on Dogecoin (DOGE): A Deep Dive into Cryptocurrency Evolution

Dogecoin community debates privacy practices, drawing from Satoshi Nakamoto's vision in Bitcoin's whitepaper, amid concerns in the wider crypto community.

Cointelegraph 1 week ago

Bitcoin privacy will survive despite CoinJoin closure — zkSNACKs CEO

The zkSNACKs CEO believes Bitcoin privacy won't be affected by the shutdown of their CoinJoin service, a tool for obfuscating transaction details.

Coinotag 1 week ago

Edward Snowden Sounds Alarm on Bitcoin (BTC): Time-Sensitive Crypto Warning Issued

Whistleblower Edward Snowden emphasizes the critical need for enhanced privacy in Bitcoin's protocol, highlighting the urgency of the matter amidst the wake of recent vulnerabilities being exploited.

Bitcoin.com 1 week ago

Snowden Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Bitcoin Developers on Privacy Enhancements

Edward Snowden has issued a stark warning to Bitcoin developers to enhance privacy in the protocol, as the U.S. intensifies its clampdown on privacy software and with Zksnacks shutting down its coinjoin service.

Bitcoin.com 2 weeks ago

Buenos Aires Targets Worldcoin With Eye Scanning Biometric Bill

A new bill in Buenos Aires focuses on regulating companies like Worldcoin that scan users' eyes, aiming to protect user rights and biometric data.

Cryptonews 2 weeks ago

Edward Snowden Warns “The Clock Is Ticking” for Bitcoin Privacy

Edward Snowden has emphasized the urgency of enhancing Bitcoin's privacy features, highlighting the US government's recent focus on crypto mixing services as a potential threat.

Bitcoinist 2 weeks ago

Battle For Privacy: DOJ Targets Crypto Wallets, Stirring Major Concerns Over Digital Rights

The US DOJ's scrutiny of Wasabi Wallet's service has sparked debate over financial privacy and the clash between regulation and digital rights.

Coinotag 2 weeks ago

Edward Snowden Issues ‘Ultimate’ Warning about Bitcoin (BTC): Key Reasons Explained by Crypto Expert

Edward Snowden criticizes Bitcoin's privacy, highlighting concerns with Wasabi Wallet's compliance with government regulations, thereby affecting transaction anonymity. A crypto expert explains the ramifications on Bitcoin's future and privacy.

Bitcoinist 2 weeks ago

Edward Snowden Delivers ‘Final’ Bitcoin Warning: Here’s Why

Edward Snowden critiques Bitcoin for its privacy issues, highlighting the impact of Wasabi Wallet ending its coinjoin service, which was vital for user privacy.

Coinotag 2 weeks ago

ZKSNACKS Coin (ZKS) to Halt Coinjoin Coordination Services from June 1: What Crypto Investors Need to Know

ZKSNACKS has decided to cease Coinjoin coordination services for Wasabi Wallet starting June 1, 2024, impacting privacy features for users.

Cointelegraph 2 weeks ago

US senators, FBI aren’t opposed to crypto privacy: Railgun contributor

Alan Scott Jr., contributor to the Ethereum privacy protocol Railgun, believes U.S. agencies and regulators are earnestly attempting to comprehend the cryptocurrency domain.

stacker news 2 weeks ago

You Don’t Need KYC To Create A Private Key

This article explains that Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations do not apply to creating a private cryptographic key, which is a basic step in cryptocurrency operations.

Bitcoinist 2 weeks ago

CEO, Bitcoin Maxi Drops Bombshell Message From Satoshi Nakamoto

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow sparked debates on Bitcoin's user privacy and future prices, referencing Satoshi Nakamoto's privacy principles from the white paper.

Bitcoin.com 3 weeks ago

The Eroding State of Privacy in the Crypto World

Cryptocurrency privacy is under threat due to regulatory actions like sanctions against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet's legal issues, sparking a strong reaction from the crypto community and leaders.

Bitcoin.com 3 weeks ago

Deutsche Bundesbank President on Digital Euro: ‘The Eurosystem Has No Interest in Monitoring People’s Payment Patterns’

Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel emphasized privacy for the potential digital euro, stating the Eurosystem won't monitor users' payments.

Bitcoinhaber 3 weeks ago

Recent Arrests of Samourai Wallet Founders Stir Debate on Crypto Privacy

The arrest of Samourai Wallet's CEO Keonne Rodriguez and CTO William Hill on charges of money laundering and operating without a license has sparked a debate on privacy in cryptocurrency.

stacker news 3 weeks ago

Seth For Privacy: "We Need KYC To Prevent The CIA From Using Mixers"

Seth for Privacy argues that Know Your Customer (KYC) rules are necessary to stop entities like the CIA from using cryptocurrency mixers, which anonymize transactions, potentially facilitating illicit activities.

Ambcrypto 3 weeks ago

Bitcoin affected as U.S. DoJ charges Samourai Wallet founders – Why?

The US Department of Justice charged the founders of Samourai Wallet, raising concerns on Bitcoin's privacy and sparking debates.

Bitcoin.com 3 weeks ago

Edward Snowden Defends Crypto Privacy, Criticizes DOJ for Samourai Wallet Arrests

Edward Snowden condemns DOJ's arrest of Samourai Wallet founders for creating privacy-focused crypto services, underscoring his support for financial privacy.

Coinpedia 3 weeks ago

Crypto’s Major Privacy Flaws Are Preventing Mass Scalability. What Can Be Done?

Cryptocurrencies are grappling with privacy issues that hinder their potential for mass scalability, with the transparency mechanisms of digital currencies like the USDC requiring users to reveal extensive personal financial information.

DLNews 3 weeks ago

EU votes to ban anonymity for crypto and increase monitoring of users

European Parliament approves anti-money laundering regulations, compromising crypto user anonymity to enhance monitoring.

Decrypt 3 weeks ago

Shiba Inu Draws $12 Million Raise for New Blockchain and TREAT Token

Shiba Inu has announced a $12 million funding raise for its upcoming privacy-centric blockchain, which will feature TREAT, the 'final non-stable token'.

Coindesk 3 weeks ago

Shiba Inu Fetches $12M Investment in a Token Sale to Build Privacy-Focused Blockchain

Shiba Inu secures a $12 million investment through a token sale to create a new blockchain focused on privacy, built atop the layer-2 network Shibarium.

The Block 3 weeks ago

Shiba Inu raises $12 million in token round for its new blockchain

Shiba Inu has raised $12 million through the TREAT token sale to develop a new privacy-focused Layer 3 blockchain.

Coinengineer 3 weeks ago

Beyond Trading: Vitalik Buterin Reemphasizes Core Values of Crypto

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, emphasizes that cryptocurrencies should advance freedom and privacy, not just serve as digital assets for trading.

Bitcoin.com 4 weeks ago

Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) Partners With Bitcoin.com to Pioneer Data Sovereignty in Crypto

Bitcoin.com partners with Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) to offer enhanced privacy and control over data for wallet users, promoting data sovereignty in the crypto space.

No Bullshit Bitcoin 4 weeks ago

Unleashed.Chat v0.1.20: Nostr Feed Queries

Unleashed.Chat, an AI chatbot, emphasizes privacy and supports Nostr protocol for live data queries, along with Bitcoin payment acceptance.

Coinengineer 1 month ago

Durov’s Vision: Protecting User Privacy with Blockchain and Hardware Wallets

Pavel Durov advocates for user privacy, refusing to compromise on freedom of speech and users' data. He chose to sell a major stake in his start-up rather than trade users' privacy and is focusing on blockchain and hardware wallets for Telegram.

Decrypt 1 month ago

Worldcoin Reveals Ethereum Chain Where ‘Verified Humans Get Priority’

Worldcoin is leveraging Optimism tech to launch World Chain, a privacy-focused network that prioritizes verified Worldcoin users.

Bitcoin.com 1 month ago

Telegram’s Founder Advocates for Crypto-Inspired Hardware to Boost Secure Communications

Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, suggests developing crypto-inspired hardware to improve secure communication and privacy, influenced by incidents of government interference and pressure for backdoors in Telegram.

DLNews 1 month ago

‘Privacy is normal’: Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin pushes Tornado Cash alternative

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin endorses Railgun, a privacy tool akin to Tornado Cash, promoting transactional anonymity on blockchains.

Coinotag 1 month ago

Railgun Price Soars Over 140% After Vitalik Buterin Endorsement – Privacy Takes Center Stage

Railgun's cryptocurrency soars by over 140%, bolstered by Vitalik Buterin's endorsement, spotlighting the increasing value of privacy within the crypto space.

The Block 1 month ago

Galxe launches mainnet that enables ‘cross-domain pseudonymous identities’

Galxe is launching its mainnet "Identity Protocol" to empower users with control over their private data within web3 platforms.

stacker news 1 month ago

The Bitcoin Lifestyle: Opting Out Of Clown World Finance

The article critiques modern finance as 'Clown World' and advocates for 'The Bitcoin Lifestyle' as an escape to a sound monetary system. It emphasizes Bitcoin's empowering features over traditional fiduciary systems, advocating for financial sovereignty and privacy.

Ambcrypto 1 month ago

VoxSwap.io: Swap Cryptocurrencies with Unmatched Privacy, Security, and Speed

VoxSwap.io offers a new platform for swapping cryptocurrencies that emphasizes privacy, security, and speed, aiming to protect users in a financial landscape where privacy is compromised.

Cryptonomist 1 month ago

This article explores the complex situation in Argentina where economic interests in adopting cryptocurrency clash with concerns about privacy.

Bitcoin Magazine 1 month ago

Fully Noded: The Basics and Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node

Running a Bitcoin node enhances privacy, allows personal transaction verification, and ensures trust in Bitcoin's supply cap, as explained in Ledger's "10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty".

Bitcoin.com 1 month ago

Uncomfortable Conversations About Privacy and Security Take the Stage in Amsterdam

CryptoCanal's ETHDam Conference in Amsterdam will host discussions on the future of privacy and security in the blockchain sphere, tackling difficult conversation topics.

No Bullshit Bitcoin 1 month ago

Fedimint v0.3.0: Improved Version Compatibility, New Features & Fixes

Fedimint v0.3.0 introduces improvements in version compatibility and new features to its federated app-building system, which offers a privacy-focused, decentralized alternative with modules for Bitcoin, Lightning, and Chaumian Ecash.

Coinotag 1 month ago

Litecoin Dominates Crypto Payments, Gearing Up for Major Network Upgrade with MWEB

Litecoin is rising as a leader in crypto payments and is soon introducing the MWEB upgrade, aiming to enhance scalability and privacy.