Privacy


Videos

House ‘ECASH’ Bill Can Fast Track CBDC Adoption in US

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing a digital dollar system called “ECASH,” which does not maintain a ledger, aiming to replicate the privacy of cash transactions. “The Hash” discusses the effectiveness of a digital currency without blockchain technology, noting issues like the double-spend problem. 

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Where is Bitcoin Headed as Fed Poised to Hike Rates?

With an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting about a possible interest rate hike, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his expectations for bitcoin’s support and resistance levels going into next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains how Teleport’s “CoinSwap” project could help preserve bitcoin transaction privacy.

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Videos

Bored Ape Yacht Club and Animoca Brands Collaboration Criticized for KYC Requirements

Bored Ape Yacht Club’s new collaboration with blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands has been criticized for its KYC requirements, breaking away from the privacy-driven ethos of cryptocurrency. “The Hash” crew discusses the “maturation” of the NFT space as partnerships develop with mainstream brands and the possibility of a community-oriented project from this partnership. 

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Tech

Now You Can Try 'Teleporting' Bitcoin for Greater Privacy With CoinSwaps

The alpha release of Teleport implements the CoinSwap privacy technique in an effort to improve bitcoin privacy by making transactions "invisible."

Still in alpha, Teleport could help preserve Bitcoin transaction privacy. (BOTCookie/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Opinion

Safeguarding Our Privacy in an Age of Transparency

Crypto wallets are the new Facebook profile pages. Is that a good thing?

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Layer 2

‘People Will Get Burned’: Matt Odell on the Long Road to Bitcoin Privacy

Privacy advocate and hardcore bitcoiner Matt Odell discusses CoinJoins, privacy coins and “canaries.”

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Markets

Monero’s XMR, Zcash’s ZEC Jump as Privacy Coins Gain Favor

Crypto exchanges blocking known addresses could lead to a demand for privacy cryptos among investors, one analyst said.

Privacy currencies spiked upwards. (Stéphane Hermellin/Unsplash)

Markets

Forget Data – Privacy Is the New 'New Oil'

When even Mark Zuckerberg says there’s a “clear trend” away from data collection, you know the pendulum is swinging.

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Tech

JoinMarket Is About to Make Bitcoin Privacy More User-Friendly

Developers hope the forthcoming JoinMarket UI will give people an easier way to use CoinJoins to keep their Bitcoin transactions private.

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Opinion

The Unlikely Fix to Crypto's Privacy Failures: Government

The industry can't change what ails Web 2 without support from states like the U.S.

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