Hardly Anyone Seems to Be Using Zcash’s Anonymity Features

Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.

Bitcoin Privacy Tool ‘CoinShuffle’ Sees First Transaction

A type of anonymous bitcoin transaction that privacy enthusiasts have been awaiting for years has finally been tested successfully.

A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter’s Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin’s Biggest Problems

An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.

Why Bitcoin is Better for Crime Fighters Than Criminals

Steptoe & Johnson partner Jason Weinstein argues that, despite perception, blockchain tech benefits law enforcement agents more than criminals.

Coinkite Tor Release Lets Developers Bypass Bitcoin Bans

Bitcoin wallet and technology provider Coinkite has announced Bitkit, its bitcoin wallet API, is now available on Tor.

How Anonymous is Bitcoin? A Backgrounder for Policymakers

Bitcoin, less private than credit or debit transactions, is generally anonymous. Here are some distinctions between privacy and anonymity in bitcoin.

Bitcoin-Over-Tor Anonymity ‘Can Be Busted for $2,500 a Month’

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that using bitcoin over Tor leaves users open to privacy-busting attacks.

‘Eavesdropping’ Attack Can Unmask Up to 60% of Bitcoin Clients

An attacker on a $2,000 budget could reveal bitcoin clients' IP addresses, researchers say.

The Bitcoin Word Game

How specific words and phrases are being crafted in an attempt to shape the public's perception of bitcoin.