Privacy

Security

Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency: A Technical Deep Dive

Technical details of Facebook's Libra blockchain were published Tuesday in a white paper by the Libra Foundation. Here's what stands out.

Tech  ·  18 June 2019
Privacy

Enigma Launches Second Testnet for ‘Secret Contract’ Blockchain

Ethereum developers can now start coding specialized smart contracts called "secret contracts" that leverage the Enigma protocol for data privacy.

Tech  ·  11 June 2019
Bitcoin

100 Bitcoin Users Perform What Might Be Largest ‘CoinJoin’ Transaction Ever

The startup behind the privacy-centric bitcoin app Wasabi Wallet recently brought together 100 people to collectively execute a "CoinJoin" transaction.

Tech  ·  10 June 2019
Bitcoin

Samourai, Nodl to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Node With Mixing Features

A new hardware partnership is helping the team behind Samourai Wallet extend their obsession with privacy to the world of bitcoin nodes.

Tech  ·  10 June 2019
Privacy

Samourai Wallet Raises First Funding Round in Fight Against Bitcoin Surveillance

The team behind the privacy-centric Samourai Wallet has received a $100,000 investment to expand its offerings.

Markets  ·  3 June 2019
Ethereum

EY Open-Sources ‘Nightfall’ Code for Private Transactions on Ethereum

One of the world's largest consultancy firms has released a new set of protocols for enabling private transactions atop the ethereum blockchain.

Tech  ·  31 May 2019
Ethereum

Vitalik Proposes Mixer to Anonymize ‘One-Off’ Ethereum Transactions

Founder of ethereum Vitalik Buterin proposed Wednesday a "simple" design to enhance privacy features on the ethereum blockchain.

Tech  ·  23 May 2019
China

Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again

Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.

Markets  ·  17 May 2019
Security

Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps

This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2019
Bitcoin

Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds

Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.

Tech  ·  13 May 2019
Investments

Alibaba’s Ant Financial Backs $10 Million Round for Blockchain Privacy Startup

Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has participated in a $10 million funding round for blockchain privacy startup QEDIT and is using the firm's tech.

Business  ·  7 May 2019
Bitcoin

Pieter Wuille Unveils Two Proposals for Upcoming Bitcoin Privacy Soft Fork

Bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled two proposals today that offer new plans for bitcoin's possible next big upgrade.

Tech  ·  6 May 2019
Privacy

Schnorr Upgrade Set for Inclusion in Next Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash's upcoming network upgrade will notably feature a new signature scheme dubbed Schnorr.

Tech  ·  29 April 2019
Bitcoin

Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Boost Lightning Privacy

With $1.5 million in seed funding secured, Bolt Labs wants to bring privacy features to the lightning network and other blockchain solutions.

Business  ·  17 April 2019
Bitcoin

Casa-Branded Case Brings Military Tech to Bitcoin Wallet Protection

Casa has just rolled out radio wave-screening "Faraday bags" as the ultimate cypherpunk accessory for bitcoin hardware wallets.

Business  ·  20 March 2019