Privacy

Privacy: Explore privacy tech, on-chain privacy, identity protections, and the tradeoffs shaping private transactions in crypto.

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Bitcoin·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

VerifiedX Brings Private Bitcoin Transfers

VerifiedX launched Prism, a Bitcoin privacy layer using zero-knowledge proofs to enable shielded transfers with selective disclosure for compliance.

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CACallum HargreavesApr 24 06:31
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Market News·Privacy

Zcash Jumps 59% on Quantum Resistance Buzz

Zcash surged 59% in a week as privacy coin momentum and quantum-resistance chatter fueled gains, with traders now watching $360 support.

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DEDerek HollowayApr 12 18:01
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Market News·Privacy

Zcash Jumps 23% as Cross Chain Demand Surges

Zcash surged 23% to $329 as volume jumped 152% to $810M, with rising wrapped ZEC on Solana and BNB Chain signaling strong cross-chain demand.

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TETessa LarkinApr 9 03:01
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Market News·Privacy

Dash Surges 13% as Bulls Test Control

Dash jumped 13% this week as privacy coins rallied, with $41.46M in derivatives inflows and rising open interest signaling bullish momentum.

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HAHarriet KingswellApr 8 23:01
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Solana

SOL Strategies Buys Darklake Labs for $1.2M

SOL Strategies will buy Darklake Labs for $1.2M, bringing zero-knowledge privacy tools to Solana as it pushes for institutional and app growth.

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DEDerek HollowayApr 7 17:29
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Market News·Privacy

Cardano Teases New ADA Ahead of Midnight

Charles Hoskinson teased a possible "new ADA" tied to Cardano's Midnight privacy project, fueling speculation as the sidechain nears launch.

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RARavi DeshmukhApr 7 12:58
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Regulation·Privacy

Bitchat Pulled From China App Store

Apple removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from China's App Store after regulators cited rule violations, underscoring Beijing's tight app controls.

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CACallum HargreavesApr 6 06:31
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Governance·Privacy

Cardano DRep Defends Midnight Vision

Cardano DRep dori says Midnight supports, not competes with, ADA by adding privacy features for institutions and other use cases Cardano lacks.

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CACallum HargreavesApr 4 11:31
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Regulation·Privacy

DOJ Privacy Chief Quits Over Voter Data Plan

DOJ's privacy chief resigned as the agency prepares to share voter records, including SSNs and license data, with DHS, sparking backlash.

General News
HAHarriet KingswellApr 3 23:31
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Security

Zcash Patches Critical Sprout Bug

Zcash patched a critical Sprout vulnerability that could have enabled forged shielded transactions and hidden ZEC inflation in its legacy pool.

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HAHarriet KingswellApr 1 10:01
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Market News·Privacy

Cardano Price Outlook After Midnight Mainnet

Cardano's Midnight mainnet is live, boosting ADA sentiment, but traders still need proof the privacy sidechain can turn a rebound into lasting gains.

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RORowan K. DelgadoMar 31 15:31
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Regulation·Privacy

Canada Eyes Crypto Donation Ban in Elections

Canada plans to ban crypto donations in federal elections, citing transparency and foreign influence risks as Ottawa tightens campaign finance rules.

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DEDerek HollowayMar 29 18:33
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Privacy·Technical Analysis

Monero Price Risks 16% Drop on Investor Indecision

Monero trades near $359 below key $370 resistance, with a bearish setup still in play as weak buyer conviction leaves XMR exposed to a 16% drop.

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HAHarriet KingswellMar 29 05:53
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Privacy·Cardano

Cardano Price Outlook After Midnight Praise

Charles Hoskinson's Midnight praise lifts Cardano sentiment, but ADA's price outlook still depends on real usage, liquidity, and fee growth.

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CACallum HargreavesMar 28 21:33
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Security·Privacy

FHE and the Quantum Threat: Built for Post Quantum

FHE is already post‑quantum ready: lattice‑based schemes align with PQC, while Shor breaks RSA/ECC; the real risk is migration and harvest‑now‑decrypt‑later.

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CACallum HargreavesMar 27 04:03
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Market News·Privacy

Zcash Breaks $235 on Privacy Rotation, $25M ZODL

Zcash tops $235 as privacy coins rally; $25M ZODL funding boosts ZEC, signaling renewed demand as majors stall and liquidity thins, fueling a sharp breakout.

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RARavi DeshmukhMar 25 21:02
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Regulation·Privacy

Mert Tweets Zcash as EU Eyes Self Hosted Wallet Checks

Mert tweets "Zcash" as EU AMLA drafts guidance to monitor self-hosted wallet transfers with CASPs under the Transfer of Funds rules in force since Dec 2024.

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RORowan K. DelgadoMar 24 20:35
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Regulation·Taxes

California Judge Rejects Coinbase User’s Bid to Quash IRS Crypto Tax Summons

A California federal judge denied a Coinbase user's bid to quash an IRS crypto tax summons, letting the agency obtain account records from the exchange.

General News
MAMara VillaseñorMar 20 15:02
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Market News·Altcoins

Zcash (ZEC) Volume Surges 108% in 24 Hours as Privacy Coins Rally Again

Zcash trading volume spiked 108% in 24 hours as privacy coins rallied, signaling fresh momentum traders and improving liquidity for ZEC after choppy weeks.

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TETessa LarkinMar 18 03:02
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Privacy

Aster Launches Aster Chain Genesis, a Privacy-First L1 Bringing ZK-Encrypted Perp Trading On-Chain

Aster Chain Genesis goes live: a privacy-first L1 on BNB Chain bringing ZK-encrypted on-chain perp trading, with partnerships March 19 and staking soon.

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RARavi DeshmukhMar 18 00:05
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About Privacy

In this category, readers explore how privacy shapes crypto networks, governance, and everyday use cases from on-chain privacy to data protection in DeFi and digital identity.