Privacy

Bitcoin and Zcash: How Do They Compare?

Alex Sunnarborg compares bitcoin's value with that of the newly launched cryptocurrency Zcash.

Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.

By Alyssa HertigOct 6, 2016

A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.

By Alyssa HertigSep 29, 2016

The descendant of Satoshi's original bitcoin wallet is still available today, and continuing to see upgrades.

By Alyssa HertigSep 16, 2016

George Samman, former CMO of Fuzo, looks at how solutions like zero knowledge proofs could preserve privacy on blockchain platforms.

By George SammanSep 11, 2016

A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

A type of anonymous bitcoin transaction that privacy enthusiasts have been awaiting for years has finally been tested successfully.

By Alyssa HertigAug 25, 2016

How does bitcoin shape our perception of privacy in the digital age? Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin explores.

By Jonathan LevinApr 30, 2016

Technology analyst Steve Ehrlich discusses blockchain tech from the perspective of regulators tasked with ensuring global data protection.

By Steve EhrlichApr 17, 2016

CoinDesk contributor Jameson Lopp traces the history of the cypherpunks, the band of innovators whose beliefs helped inspire the bitcoin movement.

By Jameson LoppApr 9, 2016

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