Monero developers uncover flaw in privacy-preserving algorithm
The Monero team discovered a bug in the decoy selection algorithm that could affect the privacy of users' transactions. One of the first to notice it was developer Justin Berman.Latest news and articles on privacy: blockchain and cryptography solutions, anonymous cryptocurrencies, decentralized user identification tools, and Web3.
Monero developers uncover flaw in privacy-preserving algorithm
The Monero team discovered a bug in the decoy selection algorithm that could affect the privacy of users' transactions. One of the first to notice it was developer Justin Berman.
European Commission proposes ban on anonymous crypto transfers
Companies would have to collect data on the recipients and senders of cryptocurrency transfers to combat money laundering. The recommendations are contained in a European Commission draft bill prepared in accordance with FATF recommendations, according to Reuters.
Brave launches beta of its private search engine
The privacy-focused Brave browser has launched a beta of its own private search engine.
EDPB Urges Focus on Privacy in the Digital Euro
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) said privacy and data protection by design are of high importance for the forthcoming digital euro.
Beam team unveils roadmap for confidential DeFi platform
The developers updated the Beam blockchain roadmap and the launch of BeamX, the confidential DeFi infrastructure. ForkLog was provided with the information by the project team.
Nym testnet nodes surpass 8,000, rivaling Tor
The Finney testnet of the NYM mixnet has approached Tor in the number of nodes. At the time of publication, Finney runs 8,080 nodes, while Tor has 8,191 nodes.
Volodin proposed discussing a ban on online anonymity after the Kazan shooting
The Speaker of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, after the Kazan shooting, said there could be a discussion about banning online anonymity.
US arrests Russian national over laundering 1.2 million BTC
US authorities arrested the alleged operator of the Bitcoin Fog bitcoin-mixing service, Roman Sterlingov. He is charged with laundering about $336 million through cryptocurrency and providing payment services without a licence.
In One Click: Speed Up, Cancel and Mix Bitcoin Transactions in Blender Wallet
Together with the Blender Wallet cryptocurrency wallet, we explain how to cancel and speed up a Bitcoin transaction in one click, and test coin mixing in the built-in Blender.io service.
Privacy-focused Aleo project raises $28 million from a16z, Galaxy Digital and Polychain Capital
Aleo, a platform for building decentralised applications with enhanced privacy, has raised $28 million from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and other leading venture capital firms.
Public exposure of Trello data from thousands of Russian companies
Data from nearly a million Trello boards, including confidential information, were exposed online.
Roskomnadzor proposes passport details for social-media registrations
As part of amendments to the Personal Data Law, Roskomnadzor proposed that new users of social networks and messaging apps provide their passport number, place of residence, phone number, and email address, according to the draft order.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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