Privacy
Of Course It’s OK to Out the BAYC Founders
In "doxing" two of the NFT project's creators, BuzzFeed News was simply doing its job.
Aleo Blockchain CEO the Largest Fundraising Round Ever In the Zero-Knowledge Space
Pledging to launch its private, programmable Aleo blockchain network “later this year,” crypto startup Aleo Systems raised $200 million in a Series B funding round led by SoftBank, Tiger Global, and others. Aleo’s Series B represents the largest fundraising round ever in the zero-knowledge space. Aleo CEO and CTO Howard Wu shares insights into his pitch, the Aleo community and the state of privacy-focused DeFi programmability.
Crypto Donations to Tor Surged 841% in 2021
Crypto donations to privacy-focused nonprofit the Tor Project surged 841% in 2021 from 2020 to $940,000. Of the nearly $1 million raised, 58% of the donations were in cryptocurrencies. The Tor Project Fundraising Director Al Smith discusses the potential factors driving the surge in charity to Tor.
A Crypto Wallet by Any Other Name…
“Unhosted”? “Self-hosted”? “Non-custodial”? What you call a crypto wallet may seem trivial but it has huge stakes for shaping public perception of cryptocurrencies – and, in turn, for regulation.
Crypto Donations to Tor Surged 841% in 2021
Of the nearly $1 million raised by the non-profit, 58% of the donations were in cryptocurrencies.
Zcash Extends Rally Into Asian Trading Day
ZEC posted gains of 6% during Asian business hours, lifting its gain this week to 12%.
Could Central Bank Digital Currencies Threaten Privacy?
The adoption of China’s digital yuan is expanding ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, despite some analysts warning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could threaten consumer privacy. CoinDesk’s David Morris shares insights into the path towards a digital dollar and privacy considerations.
