Privacy
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.
Bored Ape Yacht Club and Animoca Brands Collaboration Criticized for KYC Requirements
Bored Ape Yacht Club’s new collaboration with blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands has been criticized for its KYC requirements, breaking away from the privacy-driven ethos of cryptocurrency. “The Hash” crew discusses the “maturation” of the NFT space as partnerships develop with mainstream brands and the possibility of a community-oriented project from this partnership.
Now You Can Try 'Teleporting' Bitcoin for Greater Privacy With CoinSwaps
The alpha release of Teleport implements the CoinSwap privacy technique in an effort to improve bitcoin privacy by making transactions "invisible."
Safeguarding Our Privacy in an Age of Transparency
Crypto wallets are the new Facebook profile pages. Is that a good thing?
‘People Will Get Burned’: Matt Odell on the Long Road to Bitcoin Privacy
Privacy advocate and hardcore bitcoiner Matt Odell discusses CoinJoins, privacy coins and “canaries.”
Monero’s XMR, Zcash’s ZEC Jump as Privacy Coins Gain Favor
Crypto exchanges blocking known addresses could lead to a demand for privacy cryptos among investors, one analyst said.
Forget Data – Privacy Is the New 'New Oil'
When even Mark Zuckerberg says there’s a “clear trend” away from data collection, you know the pendulum is swinging.
JoinMarket Is About to Make Bitcoin Privacy More User-Friendly
Developers hope the forthcoming JoinMarket UI will give people an easier way to use CoinJoins to keep their Bitcoin transactions private.
The Unlikely Fix to Crypto's Privacy Failures: Government
The industry can't change what ails Web 2 without support from states like the U.S.
The Earn It Act Sparks Concerns Over Child Safety and Online Privacy
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the Earn It Act, which would scale back the broad immunity that the internet platforms were granted under Section 230 in the name of eliminating child-sex-abuse content. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest threat to privacy and encryption, and the need for decentralization. EDITOR'S NOTE: A BANNER IN THE VIDEO WAS CORRECTED TO REFLECT CLARIFICATION THAT A SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED THE EARN IT ACT.
