Privacy

Why I'm Fighting the IRS's Bitcoin Privacy Invasion
One lawyer is fighting back against what he sees as a government overreach that affects bitcoin users. Here's his story.

2016: The Year Zcash Entered Blockchain's History Books
Researcher Nolan Bauerle looks at Zcash, its privacy-powered blockchain technology and how he believes it could empower economics in the future.

Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s 'Mimblewimble'
One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.

Bitcoin Tests 2016 Highs as Investors Seek Privacy
Cryptocurrencies experienced notable volatility in October, with bitcoin enjoying gains while Monero, ether and ether classic all suffered declines.

Bitcoin and Zcash: How Do They Compare?
Alex Sunnarborg compares bitcoin's value with that of the newly launched cryptocurrency Zcash.

Scaling Bitcoin Preview: 5 Talks to Watch at Bitcoin's Big Summit
Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.

Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance
A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.

Does the Original Bitcoin Wallet Still Matter?
The descendant of Satoshi's original bitcoin wallet is still available today, and continuing to see upgrades.

The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs
George Samman, former CMO of Fuzo, looks at how solutions like zero knowledge proofs could preserve privacy on blockchain platforms.

Inside the Zcash Audit: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Project Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire
A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

