Privacy
Spread of Sanctions Makes Privacy Tokens the Hot Bet in Crypto Markets
Analysts point to the Ukraine war and related financial sanctions as the reason MASK and Monero's XMR, among others, are trading higher.
Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
How lawmakers approach privacy with central bank digital currencies differ, but the fact remains they're very frequently now raising the issue.
Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize
HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty.
EU Digital Euro Designers Wrestle With Privacy Concerns
As the European Central Bank explores the development of a digital euro, designers might favor a centralized system that would inhibit people's transaction privacy. “The Hash” group discusses how user privacy should be protected in digital cash systems, drawing connections to crypto oversight in Canada amid the trucker protests.
Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues
The European Central Bank will likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro, raising questions about state snooping.
I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal
In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime. Her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry complaining of privacy violations and stifling innovation.
House ‘ECASH’ Bill Can Fast Track CBDC Adoption in US
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing a digital dollar system called “ECASH,” which does not maintain a ledger, aiming to replicate the privacy of cash transactions. “The Hash” discusses the effectiveness of a digital currency without blockchain technology, noting issues like the double-spend problem.
Where is Bitcoin Headed as Fed Poised to Hike Rates?
With an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting about a possible interest rate hike, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his expectations for bitcoin’s support and resistance levels going into next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains how Teleport’s “CoinSwap” project could help preserve bitcoin transaction privacy.
