Researchers from Stanford University and Visa Research have developed a privacy mechanism for Ethereum and other smart contract platforms
Category: Privacy
How Crypto Compliance Requests Strip User Privacy
Money transmitting services that enable users to switch from crypto to fiat are a valuable resource. There’s still a shortage of cryptocurrency off-ramps, and thus reliable services that offer a reasonable exchange rate are to be cherished. But the convenience that crypto debit cards and other crypto-fiat exchanging services offer comes at a high price […]
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Bank of Spain Report: Bitcoin Is a Solution for a System Without Censorship
A recent report published by the Bank of Spain states that Bitcoin is a solution for the creation of a system without censorship. This is in contrast to public comments made by most central bankers who are prone to attack cryptocurrency with little insight into why it is needed. Also Read: Survey: ‘Blockchain’ Was […]
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Owner of Indeed and Glassdoor Job Search Engines Invests In Privacy Coin Project Beam
Tokyo-based Recruit Co., Ltd., the firm behind Indeed and Glassdoor job search portals, has invested in privacy-oriented crypto project Beam Development Limited
How to Outwit Blockchain Analysis and Conceal Your Coins
How do you convert bitcoin that’s associated with your identity into coins with no connection to your name? In an era of enhanced blockchain forensics tools, passing your coins through a few addresses and hoping for the best won’t cut it. Reclaiming your right to privacy and to own bitcoin anonymously calls for a smarter […]
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Blockchain Intelligence Firm Chainalysis Raises $30 Million From Accel, Others
U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis has raised $30 million in a Series B round led by Accel
3 Technical Proposals for Increasing Bitcoin’s Privacy
Privacy is a constant battle between those who wish to increase it and those who would strip it away. Never is this war more apparent than in Bitcoin, where factions with opposing ideals find themselves at loggerheads. On the one side are the blockchain surveillance companies that work hand-in-glove with the three-letter agencies, regulators, and […]
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Litecoin Foundation and Beam Partner to Explore New Protocol, LTC Price Soars 30%
The Litecoin Foundation has partnered with software development firm Beam to explore the implementation of a new protocol that would improve privacy and scalability.
These Exchanges Allow You to Purchase Cryptocurrency Without Knowing You
Platforms providing traders with the opportunity to exchange cryptocurrencies have increasingly started to apply registration requirements. In many cases, these are justified on the basis of newly introduced KYC and AML regulations. Thankfully, there are still exchanges that allow users to swap digital coins without requiring a verified account. Also read: Coinsquare Lays off 40 […]
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Blockchain-Based Digital ID Systems Are Increasingly Finding Real-World Use
More than hype: How blockchain tech is providing real organizations with digital ID benefits