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Samourai, Nodl to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Node With Mixing Features
A new hardware partnership is helping the team behind Samourai Wallet extend their obsession with privacy to the world of bitcoin nodes.
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By Leigh Cuen
Jun 10, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2019
PrivacyBitcoinNewsLightning NetworkSamourai WalletNodlTechnology News
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Privacy
Samourai Wallet Raises First Funding Round in Fight Against Bitcoin Surveillance
The team behind the privacy-centric Samourai Wallet has received a $100,000 investment to expand its offerings.
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By Brady Dale
Jun 3, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2019
PrivacyNewsSamourai WalletCypherpunk Holdings
Night2
Markets
Privacy
EY Open-Sources 'Nightfall' Code for Private Transactions on Ethereum
One of the world's largest consultancy firms has released a new set of protocols for enabling private transactions atop the ethereum blockchain.
Night2
By Christine Kim
May 31, 2019 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2019
PrivacyEthereumNewsErnst &amp; Youngzk-SNARKsEnterpriseTechnology News
Vitalik Buterin on stage at RadicalXchange 2019. (Christine Kim/CoinDesk)
Markets
Privacy
Vitalik Proposes Mixer to Anonymize 'One-Off' Ethereum Transactions
Founder of ethereum Vitalik Buterin proposed Wednesday a "simple" design to enhance privacy features on the ethereum blockchain.
Vitalik Buterin on stage at RadicalXchange 2019. (Christine Kim/CoinDesk)
By Christine Kim
May 23, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2019
PrivacyEthereumVitalik ButerinNewsTechnology News
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China
Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again
Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.
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By Dovey Wan
May 17, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2019
ChinaPrivacyCBDCsFeatures
Nym Technologies
Finance
Privacy
Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps
This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet.
Nym Technologies
By Leigh Cuen
May 13, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2019
PrivacySecuritystartupsTokensBinance LabsPrivate Sale
Lopp
Markets
Privacy
Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds
Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2019
PrivacyTorNodesBitcoinNewsLightning NetworkTechnology News
money, china
Markets
Privacy
Alibaba's Ant Financial Backs $10 Million Round for Blockchain Privacy Startup
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has participated in a $10 million funding round for blockchain privacy startup QEDIT and is using the firm's tech.
money, china
By Ian Allison
May 7, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
May 7, 2019
PrivacyVenture CapitalstartupsNewsinvestmentsAnt FinancialQEDITbusiness news
Pieter Wuille, blockstream
Tech
Privacy
Pieter Wuille Unveils Two Proposals for Upcoming Bitcoin Privacy Soft Fork
Bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled two proposals today that offer new plans for bitcoin's possible next big upgrade.
Pieter Wuille, blockstream
By John BiggsAlyssa Hertig
May 6, 2019 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2019
PrivacyBitcoin ProtocolTechnologyBitcoinScalabilitySchnorrBIPTaproot
code, program
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Privacy
Schnorr Upgrade Set for Inclusion in Next Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork
Bitcoin Cash's upcoming network upgrade will notably feature a new signature scheme dubbed Schnorr.
code, program
By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 29, 2019 at 4:13 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2019
PrivacyTechnologyAltcoinsScalingSchnorrBitcoin CashFeatures