New Monero upgrade boosts transaction speed while shrinking data footprint
A new major update has been activated in Monero's privacy-focused network. It is named Oxygen Orion and ships as version 0.17.Latest news and articles on privacy: blockchain and cryptography solutions, anonymous cryptocurrencies, decentralized user identification tools, and Web3.
New Monero upgrade boosts transaction speed while shrinking data footprint
A new major update has been activated in Monero's privacy-focused network. It is named Oxygen Orion and ships as version 0.17.
How the Pandemic Is Killing Internet Freedom: A Freedom House Report
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, internet freedom worldwide deteriorated sharply. Governments have seized the opportunity to tighten surveillance of citizens and curb the right to a free internet. The data come from Freedom House's report Freedom on the Net 2020.
Moscow authorities say data on remote workers will be anonymised, used only to assess passenger traffic
The data collected on Moscow-based employees who have shifted to remote work will be anonymised and used solely to assess passenger traffic, according to Dmitry Ivanov, deputy head of Moscow's Department of Information Technology, TASS reports.
US authorities flag risks associated with anonymous cryptocurrencies
The US Department of Justice regards cryptocurrencies as a challenge to law-enforcement, which, with the right approach, could become a useful tool for society. The conclusion is contained in the 71-page report by the Office of the Attorney General's cyber- and digital technologies working group.
Dash: a cryptocurrency for payments, not for privacy
Dash should no longer be viewed as one of the privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Its best definition is as a means of payment, said in a comment to Cointelegraph by Fernando Gutierrez, marketing director at Dash Core Group.
Gemini users can withdraw Zcash to shielded addresses
The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss brothers, has added support for shielded withdrawals of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash.
Ukraine’s fight against cybercrime: how authorities want to monitor traffic and seize crypto assets
In September the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine registered Bill No. 4004, 'On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine to Enhance the Effectiveness of Combating Cybercrime and the Use of Electronic Evidence'.
Ricardo Spagni: Monero privacy attribution is a major misconception
Ricardo “Fluffypony” Spagni stepped back from active involvement in developing Monero almost a year ago, but he remains its unofficial face.
Russia seeks to ban concealing website names; experts call the bill ‘strange’
The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation has tabled a bill banning the use on Russian territory of encryption protocols that hide the names of the websites and pages visited.
Kazakhstan to Develop Blockchain-Based Service for Personal Data Security
Kazakhstan is developing a blockchain-based service that would let citizens monitor how their personal data is used. This was stated by Ruslan Abdikalikov, head of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, per Kazinform.
Opinion: The advantages of anonymous cryptocurrencies far outweigh their risks
Monero, Zcash, Dash and Grin, focused on heightened anonymity, are used less frequently for money laundering than other cryptocurrencies and do not require additional oversight, according to staff at the law firm Perkins Coie.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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