You Can Privately Cash out Bitcoin on These P2P Exchanges – for a Premium

Using P2P exchanges to cash out bitcoin provides privacy, but it comes with a premium – a price premium, to be precise. Whether you’re buying or selling crypto on these semi-decentralized platforms, be prepared to take a hit on the market price. дальше »

2020-2-11 04:00

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Eight Public Schools in New York Deploy Facial Recognition Technology

Facial recognition technology isn’t something most people will appreciate. Especially if this technology makes its way to schools in New York state. It appears that public schools in Lockport, NY, will undergo a major change. дальше »

2020-2-9 07:00

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Zcash Is Now on Binance Futures With New Perpetual Contract

A new Zcash–Tether perpetual contract with maximum leverage of up to 50x will launch tomorrow on Binance Futures

2020-2-4 13:38

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Aztec Protocol Doesn’t Want DeFi Without Privacy, and Neither Should You

Today, Aztec Protocol, a highly-anticipated privacy layer, launched its mainnet on Ethereum. The protocol obfuscates inputs and outputs using zero-knowledge proofs, and several DeFi projects have already shown interest in integrating the technology. дальше »

2020-1-31 11:30

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The Evolution of Bitcoin's Technology Stack

For more than 10 years already, Bitcoin’s innovations have been pushed on all fronts: What are those improvements?

2020-1-23 03:00

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Decentralized Data Storage: Empowering & Protecting Privacy Through Blockchain Technology

Centralized cloud storage services put users’ data at risk due to their architecture which is based on storing information on a single server. Bitcoin has proven to allow the peer-to-peer, censorship-resistant transfer of value and now RIF, powered by RSK, aims to add the identity, storage, communication, gateways, micro-payments, and gateways layers to allow theRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2020-1-16 12:00

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Privacy and Scalability of Lightning Network Lower Than Expected: Report

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network privacy and scalability benefits are lower than expected, researchers claim

2020-1-13 13:28

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Cashfusion is a Powerful Privacy Tool for Bitcoin Cash

Some very exciting developments are on the horizon for bitcoin cash. Primarily the Cashfusion protocol has proven to be of great interest to community members. Several key enhancements will be introduced to bitcoin cash in the near future. дальше »

2020-1-2 02:00

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Europol Official Confirms Monero Transactions Can’t be Traced

Privacy coins have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent months. Europol is keeping a close eye on these developments, albeit Monero remains impossible to trace or analyze.   Government officials dislike bitcoin, but they see privacy coins as even bigger threats. дальше »

2019-12-28 02:00

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Pirate Chain Developers Unveil Privacy-Oriented OS for Crypto Usrs

Cryptocurrency users are actively looking for ways to gain more privacy. The new operating system launched by Pirate Chain may have some merit in this regard. It is rather uncommon to see altcoin projects work on a native operating system. дальше »

2019-12-22 02:00

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Orchid CEO 'More Interested in the Long-Term' Than Recent Price Dump

Decentralized VPN startup Orchid has seen turbulent price action for its OXT token this week, although the Orchid’s CEO says the company is more focused on long-term performance

2019-12-20 02:50

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Researcher Breaks Mimblewimble, Deanonymizing 96% of Grin Transactions

The Mimblewimble privacy technology used by cryptocurrencies such as Beam and Grin is broken. That’s the claim of researcher Ivan Bogatyy who has published a report documenting his findings. дальше »

2019-11-19 00:30

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Researcher Breaks Grin’s ‘Privacy’ Spending Just $60 Per Week

A researcher was able to uncover 96% transactions of Mimblewimble’s privacy-centric coin Grin using $60 per week on AWS

2019-11-20 23:39

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Visa Works on Blockchain System for Joint Computation of Large-Scale Private Data

Visa is working on a blockchain-based system for joint policy-compliant computation of large-scale private data

2019-11-18 16:37

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Bitcoin Traders Are Finding Creative Ways to Avoid KYC

Cryptocurrency traders on Bisq are using Revolut to buy and sell bitcoin without the need for KYC/AML. The decentralized, peer-to-peer marketplace allows anyone to buy or sell cryptocurrency via a range of payment processors and traditional banking services. дальше »

2019-11-17 03:15

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CipherTrace Urges Crypto Companies to Prepare for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

How to comply with anti-money laundering regulations while preserving user privacy was a major topic of conversation at this conference

2019-11-9 17:33

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FATF’s Regulations to Push Criminals to Privacy Coins: CipherTrace CEO

FATF crypto regulations will push criminals from Bitcoin and Ether towards privacy coins such as Monero, CipherTrace CEO says

2019-10-23 23:47

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Zcash Community Discovers Likely Malicious Fake Version of ZecWallet

Zcash users discover a counterfeit version of ZecWallet

2019-10-22 07:59

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Anonymous KYC Solution Could Make DEX Model More Viable

An experimental application could help decentralized exchanges comply with regulations without compromising user privacy. Announced jointly today by DeversiFI and the identity management platform, Iden3, the TrustCommunity experiment application allows anyone to create sovereign identities that could be used across multiple applications and protocols. дальше »

2019-10-2 17:09

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Bitrefill bets big on Bitcoin Lightning Network, becomes one of the largest node operators

Bitrefill, a crypto-centered service provider that offers mobile prepaid refills and over 750 gift cards which can be paid in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dash, dogecoin, litecoin and lightning payments across 170+ countries. дальше »

2019-9-29 21:02

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Dash (DASH) is now available on Coinbase

Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »

2019-9-20 20:35

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Total Surveillance Coin Will Be a Dystopia if Controlled by Facebook or Government

Digital currency provides unprecedented abilities to spy on and control what people do, and having that power in the hands of a few people is very dangerous. The Big Tech monopolies of Silicon Valley are building a future where your every action is monitored, and giving Facebook control over what you can and can’t do […] The post Total Surveillance Coin Will Be a Dystopia if Controlled by Facebook or Government appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2019-9-10 16:10

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Google open-sources tool for companies that aims to keep personal data private

For a company that’s in the business of tracking users’ online activities, Google sure is going all out to prove it’s dead serious about privacy. To that effect, the internet behemoth is open-sourcing a library that it uses to glean insights from aggregate data in a privacy-preserving manner. дальше »

2019-9-5 17:16

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How Android 10 is making your phone more private and secure

Google released Android 10 last night to all Pixel phones. The update brings some nifty features like system-wide dark mode, a new gesture navigation system, and smart replies in notifications. дальше »

2019-9-4 11:11

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3 Prominent Changes Coming to Firefox 69

The browser war between Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and others continues unabated. For companies developing these products, upgrades and improvements are required. Firefox version 69 will come with some very interesting updates. дальше »

2019-9-4 01:59

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Chinese face-swapping app goes viral, invites criticism over privacy clause

Last week, a Chinese social app developer named Momo introduced a face-swapping app called Zao. The app, which lets you overlay your face in existing photos and video, shot to the top spot in the entertainment section on the App store, and posts with Zao-related hashtags gathered over 8 million views on Chinese social network Weibo. дальше »

2019-9-2 12:19

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Facebook’s ‘technical error’ in Messenger Kids allowed children to chat with adults, unsupervised

Facebook has admitted to a design flaw in Messenger Kids app that allowed young users on the platform to participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. The acknowledgement comes weeks after US Democratic senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged the social media giant to prioritize children’s privacy and safety online. дальше »

2019-8-29 09:27

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LocalBitcoins’ New KYC Rules Raise Privacy Concerns

Can an exchange with KYC/AML be “decentralized”?

The post LocalBitcoins’ New KYC Rules Raise Privacy Concerns appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

2019-9-6 21:09

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Google accused of ‘privacy gaslighting’ over its anti-tracking policy

Google’s watered-down anti-tracking policy for the web has invited fresh criticism from experts who say the search giant’s move amounts to ‘privacy gaslighting. ’ Last week, the company announced proposals for what it calls a ‘privacy sandbox’ — a solution that aims to protect your privacy while also offering advertisers a way to show you targeted ads without resorting to more opaque techniques like fingerprinting. дальше »

2019-8-27 14:34

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Google follows Apple with its own anti-tracking policy for Chromium-based browsers

Google has announced a new initiative that aims to “fundamentally enhance privacy on the web. ” The proposal — dubbed “Privacy Sandbox” — is a stab at preventing extensive tracking of users on the web through cookies and other methods like tracking pixels and browser and device fingerprinting. дальше »

2019-8-23 11:34

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Litecoin’s Charlie Lee informs community about MimbleWimble implementation, teaming up with Grin++ developer

Litecoin’s halving-hype died down, and so did the FOMO. This did not stop the cryptocurrency from getting tangled in more fundamental issues. There was a significant drop in developer activity on the Litecoin network, something pointed out by Electric Capital’s research earlier this year. дальше »

2019-8-21 17:30

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Google stops sharing your network data with carriers over privacy concerns

For once, Google is putting an end to a data collection practice before it attracts closer inspection from lawmakers and regulators. Reuters is reporting that Google has shut down its Mobile Network Insights service over concerns that “sharing data from users of its Android phone system might attract the scrutiny of users and regulators. дальше »

2019-8-19 15:42

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Never Underestimate a Cryptocurrency Dusting Attack

In the cryptocurrency world, there are numerous attack vectors. Users need to be aware of all potential problems at every waking moment. Dusting attacks are seemingly becoming slightly more common over the years. дальше »

2019-8-18 04:00

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Apple will soon treat online web tracking the same as a security vulnerability

Apple is taking a hard stance on online privacy with a new anti-tracking policy in Safari. The iPhone maker has published a “WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy” that goes into specifics about the types of anti-tracking methods it has developed, the practices it believes are harmful to users, and the unintended consequences of those preventive countermeasures. дальше »

2019-8-16 09:39

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Google Cloud Partners With Enterprise Blockchain Platform Cypherium

Google Cloud and blockchain platform Cypherium have partnered to allow corporate customers to use Cypherium’s enterprise solutions

2019-8-14 23:26

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Blockstack Joins Lambda School for New Platform to Teach App Coding

Blockstack announces collaboration with Lambda School to teach dApp coding

2019-8-14 20:27

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Tech Behemoth IBM Files for a Blockchain-Enabled Web Browser Patent

American technology behemoth IBM has filed for a blockchain-enabled web browser patent

2019-8-12 18:55

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Facebook might be fined billions after losing facial recognition lawsuit

Facebook — inarguably the world’s largest facial database — has a lost a federal appeal in a class-action lawsuit that claimed it illegally collected and stored biometric data of millions of users without their consent. дальше »

2019-8-9 08:11

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Apple will limit VoIP background data collection from WhatsApp, Snapchat et al in iOS 13

Apple is reportedly planning a new feature in iOS that will restrict apps from runing voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) processes in the background when the programs are not actively in use. The “small but significant change” — according to The Information — strikes at the heart of Facebook and other messaging apps, and could result in a fundamental rewiring of the applications on the platform. дальше »

2019-8-7 09:31

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Apple and Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans

Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company listen to them to improve the voice assistant. TechCrunch, which broke the news, said Apple plans to issue a software update to seek users’ consent before letting them participate in the product improvement program. дальше »

2019-8-2 09:04

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Datawallet Creates Privacy Solutions For Protecting Online Identities

Personal privacy is a huge problem on the internet, as evident in Facebook’s latest privacy fiasco. Companies routinely mine data on their users, from political leanings to holiday destinations and buying preferences. дальше »

2019-7-28 20:13

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India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook

Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. дальше »

2019-7-26 09:40

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Can pEOS Rival Monero and ZCash in the Battle for Privacy?

There has never been a shortage of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets on the market. As this list continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult for projects to stand out. pEOS is a very interesting offering for users who are looking into privacy-oriented projects. дальше »

2019-7-23 17:00

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Bitcoin Tumbling As Libra Attacks Intensify, BTC Down 20%

Bitcoin (BTC) is crumbling The success of Facebook’s Libra instrumental for Bitcoin Under attack for their reckless past, the success of Facebook will be immense for cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin.   Even so, privacy is prime. дальше »

2019-7-18 20:00

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PSA: FaceApp can use your uploaded photos and your likeness for “commercial purposes”

FaceApp appears to be having a viral moment, again. The two year old AI-driven photo editor from Russian company Wireless Lab, which rose in popularity for its realistic facial transformations in photos, is back in the spotlight. дальше »

2019-7-17 11:46

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Avoiding Prying Eyes: Glimpsing Into the Future of Mobile Privacy Powered by Blockchain

Coinspeaker Avoiding Prying Eyes: Glimpsing Into the Future of Mobile Privacy Powered by BlockchainEroded privacy, including mobile one, is the stumbling block of today's all-around interconnected society. дальше »

2019-7-6 11:12

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Chinese Border Guards Install Malware on Some Tourists’ Phones

Tourists love to travel to new countries and regions which intrigue them. To many people, China is one such region. Although it is not the most hospitable place for foreigners, many people travel to this country regardless. дальше »

2019-7-3 05:00

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Edward Snowden on Crypto and Privacy: Bitcoin is Freedom Because It’s Permissionless

In the wake of Facebook’s announcement that it will be launching its own crypto asset, while much of the focus has been on what the tech giant’s support might mean for mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and the rest of the asset class and emerging technology, it’s also brought about much discussion of privacy, decentralization, and. дальше »

2019-7-2 04:01

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Russian Central Bank Head: CBDC Under Consideration, But Not For Near Future

The head of Russia’s central bank has said that while the launch of a central bank digital currency is being explored, it is not a matter for the near future

2019-6-17 12:30

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Top 4 Privacy Altcoins you Might not Know About

A lot of cryptocurrency users are always looking for more privacy or even anonymity when transacting online. The top cryptocurrencies do not provide this functionality, which is why privacy-oriented altcoins tend to do quite well. дальше »

2019-6-15 20:00

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