Crypto News
Houdini Pay: A New Privacy-Centric Payment Solution for Freelancers
Houdini Swap has launched Houdini Pay, a privacy-focused payment service designed for freelancers that masks the on-chain links between senders and receivers.
Crypto
Buterin Contributes to Two Initiatives Advancing Digital Privacy
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has made a substantial donation to two messaging platforms aimed at enhancing digital privacy.
News
Thai Authorities Demand Erasure of 1.2 Million Iris Scans from Sam Altman's World
The Thai government is calling for the deletion of iris scans from the Sam Altman-supported digital ID project World, as operations halted over legislative breaches.
Blockchain
Zcash: From Obscurity to November's Most Searched Cryptocurrency
Zcash has seen a remarkable surge in popularity, driven by halving events, increased privacy use, and an evolving governance model.
News
Challenges Persist for Blockchain's Original Vision, According to Aztec Labs Co-founder
Zac Williamson of Aztec Labs discusses how blockchain's identity is evolving amidst institutional pressures while stressing the importance of privacy technologies.
Crypto
VanEck CEO Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin's Security Amid Quantum Computing Advances
Jan van Eck expresses concerns regarding Bitcoin's encryption and suggests exploring other privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies.
Finance
The Challenges of Blockchain Staying True to Its Original Purpose, Says Aztec Labs CEO
Aztec Labs' CEO, Zac Williamson, discusses how blockchain must navigate institutional finance needs while maintaining its foundational goals.
Crypto
Concerns Rise Over Bitcoin's Security Due to Quantum Tech, Says VanEck Chief
Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, warns that Bitcoin's encryption may be vulnerable to quantum computing, raising questions about its future stability.
Crypto
Buterin Critiques X's New Location Feature for Users' Privacy
Vitalik Buterin raises privacy concerns regarding X's new feature that displays users' countries.
Crypto
Zcash May Undermine Bitcoin Support, Warns Bloomberg ETF Analyst
Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg expresses concerns that Zcash could fracture the political backing for Bitcoin amid accusations of misleading promotion surrounding the privacy coin.
Crypto News
Today's Crypto Highlights: Community Backlash, Zcash Concerns, and Investment Insights
Get the latest updates on the crypto world, including community responses to JP Morgan, warnings about Zcash, and insights from BlackRock executives.
Crypto
Concerns Grow Over Zcash's Impact on Bitcoin, Says Bloomberg Analyst
Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg has raised alarms about Zcash's potential to undermine Bitcoin's political and cultural backing.
Crypto
Winklevoss Twins Invest in Zcash to Tackle AI Challenges
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are focusing on privacy protocols, specifically Zcash, in response to the rise of artificial intelligence.
Crypto
Sentences Handed Down to Samourai Wallet Founders for Operating Illegal Money-Transmitting Business
The co-founders of Samourai Wallet are sentenced for running an unlicensed money-transmitting service, marking a significant moment as privacy technology in cryptocurrency faces scrutiny.
Blockchain
Aztec Introduces Decentralized Ethereum Layer 2 on Mainnet
Aztec has launched its Ignition mainnet as a fully decentralized Ethereum Layer-2 solution, allowing community staking and transparency.
Crypto
Zcash Rises Significantly, Becomes Second-Largest Asset for Arthur Hayes' Family Office
Arthur Hayes announced that Zcash is now the second-largest holding in his family office, reflecting a significant increase in its value.
News
European Central Bank Sets Sights on Digital Euro Rollout by 2029
The European Central Bank aims to launch its digital euro in 2029, pending legal frameworks.
News
Pavel Durov Introduces Decentralized AI Network on TON
Telegram's co-founder reveals a new AI network that prioritizes user data privacy while utilizing decentralized technologies.
Cryptography
Revolutionizing DeFi: The Promise of Batched Threshold Encryption
Batched Threshold Encryption (BTE) aims to eliminate extractive Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) practices, ensuring fairness in decentralized finance.
News
Roman Storm Challenges DeFi Developers on DOJ Charges
Roman Storm, Tornado Cash developer, questions if DeFi creators feel secure from retroactive prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice.
