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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Champions Financial Privacy and Crypto Self-Custody

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Champions Financial Privacy and Crypto Self-Custody

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce, delivered a compelling defense of financial privacy and cryptocurrency self-custody during a speech at the Science of Blockchain Conference on Monday. Addressing an audience of technologists and industry leaders, the Republican commissioner urged the government to prioritize individual privacy rights and embrace

Confidential Layer Launches Decentralized Cross-Chain Bridge for Enhanced Crypto Privacy

Confidential Layer Launches Decentralized Cross-Chain Bridge for Enhanced Crypto Privacy

Confidential Layer, an interoperability startup built on the Bridgeless L1 blockchain, has unveiled its non-custodial cross-chain bridge, marking a significant step toward integrating privacy features into mainstream cryptocurrencies. The platform, which went live today, allows users to transform assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and others into “confidential assets” with advanced

Samourai Wallet Devs Plea Guilty in High Stakes Crypto Case

Samourai Wallet Devs Plea Guilty in High Stakes Crypto Case

A significant development has emerged in the legal saga surrounding Samourai Wallet, as co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have reportedly changed their pleas to guilty. This shift, revealed by crypto news outlet The Rage on July 29, 2025, marks a potential turning point in a case that has

Qubic’s 51% Attack Threatens Monero’s Privacy and Decentralization

Qubic’s 51% Attack Threatens Monero’s Privacy and Decentralization

Monero, a cornerstone of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, faces a novel and alarming challenge as Qubic, a mining pool spearheaded by Sergey Ivancheglo, launches what many in the crypto community describe as an economic attack. Unlike traditional attacks that exploit software vulnerabilities, this campaign leverages financial incentives to lure miners away from

New Stablecoin Called Freedom Dollar Launched on Privacy Focused Zano Blockchain

New Stablecoin Called Freedom Dollar Launched on Privacy Focused Zano Blockchain

The crypto space has introduced Freedom Dollar (fUSD), a new stablecoin focused on privacy and decentralization on the Zano network. Unlike traditional stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, fUSD offers a user controlled, censorship resistant alternative that aims to redefine financial independence in the digital age. Built to operate semi-autonomously

Zano Bay Launches Privacy Driven Decentralized Marketplace on Zano Blockchain

Zano Bay Launches Privacy Driven Decentralized Marketplace on Zano Blockchain

Today the Zano ecosystem got a big boost with the launch of a peer-to-peer marketplace called Zano Bay. This community driven initiative, developed and built by the Zano Bay team independent of the official Zano Project, introduces a secure platform for trading goods and services without intermediaries or mandatory KYC

$330 Million Bitcoin Heist Sparks Monero Price Surge in Crypto Laundering Scheme

$330 Million Bitcoin Heist Sparks Monero Price Surge in Crypto Laundering Scheme

A staggering transfer of approximately 3,520 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $330.7 million, has raised a lot of eyebrows with onchain investigator ZachXBT labeling the transaction as a potential theft and is linked to Monero. The suspicious movement of funds, which occurred on Sunday, has not only raised alarms

Samourai Wallet Developers Mark One Year Since Arrest Amid Financial Privacy Debate

Samourai Wallet Developers Mark One Year Since Arrest Amid Financial Privacy Debate

On April 24, 2025, a significant milestone was reached in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the developers of Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet. Exactly 365 days prior, on April 24, 2024, founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were arrested and charged by the U.S. Department of Justice

WooCommerce Plugin Brings Zano Crypto Privacy to WordPress Stores

WooCommerce Plugin Brings Zano Crypto Privacy to WordPress Stores

A recently launched WooCommerce plugin now allows WordPress store owners to seamlessly integrate Zano, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, as a payment option. Introduced in 2019, Zano is designed for secure and untraceable transactions, leveraging advanced cryptography to ensure user confidentiality. This development responds to a growing demand for decentralized and private

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

In an important step toward enhancing privacy on the Solana blockchain, developers have introduced a new feature set known as Confidential Balances. Announced by the Solana infrastructure company Helius, this new suite of token extensions aims to attract institutional interest by expanding the capabilities of confidential transactions. Described as the

Why Privacy Could Define the Future of Cryptocurrency

Why Privacy Could Define the Future of Cryptocurrency

The crypto landscape is evolving, and a compelling case is emerging for privacy to take center stage. In a recent YouTube video titled “Why the Future of Crypto Is Private,” the speaker dives deep into the transparency of today’s dominant blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, arguing that their public

What You Need to Know About the Digital Euro Launch and Why Privacy Matters

What You Need to Know About the Digital Euro Launch and Why Privacy Matters

The European Central Bank is preparing to launch a digital euro, targeting a full rollout by the end of 2025. Touted as a modernization effort for the Eurozone’s financial framework, this initiative reflects a broader global trend toward central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Under the leadership of ECB President

US Treasury Removes Sanctions on Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash in Policy Shift

US Treasury Removes Sanctions on Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash in Policy Shift

The United States Treasury Department has officially lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, an Ethereum based coin mixing service, undoing a decision made in 2022. This change, announced today, marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to regulating privacy-focused cryptocurrency tools. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control,

Zano Joins Bitcoin.com Wallet, Advancing Privacy in Crypto

Zano Joins Bitcoin.com Wallet, Advancing Privacy in Crypto

Zano, a layer-1 blockchain dedicated to confidential assets and private decentralized applications, has found a new home within an established Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem. This integration with Bitcoin.com introduces a privacy-centric tool that empowers users to manage their financial data with enhanced control. It also advances the accessibility of

Zano’s Big Update Signals Bright Future for Crypto Privacy

Zano’s Big Update Signals Bright Future for Crypto Privacy

Zano capped off 2024 with a remarkable performance, exceeding expectations and cementing its place as a standout in the cryptocurrency space. The Zarcanum hard fork, a pivotal upgrade, sparked significant growth within its ecosystem. Now, with a massive update recently shared by the team, Zano is setting its sights on

Monero Privacy Faces New Threat with MAP Decoder Attack - Here’s What You Need to Know

Monero Privacy Faces New Threat with MAP Decoder Attack - Here’s What You Need to Know

A new vulnerability in Monero, one of the leading privacy-focused coins, has come to light. Initially dubbed the "Rucknium Ratio Attack," it’s now known as the Maximum A Posteriori (MAP) Decoder attack. The proposed solution, called OSPEAD, aims to address this issue, but the revelation has sparked

Leading Privacy Blockchain Zano Partners With Cake Wallet To Bring Mass Adoption To Privacy Tokens

Leading Privacy Blockchain Zano Partners With Cake Wallet To Bring Mass Adoption To Privacy Tokens

New Collaboration Empowers Users with Enhanced Privacy Features and Expands the Reach of Privacy-Centric Solutions February 6, 2024 – Zano, the L1 blockchain for confidential assets and private dApps, has partnered with Cake Wallet, one of the biggest non-custodial wallets among privacy enthusiasts, to make privacy features more accessible and user-friendly

Tornado Cash Ruling Sparks Potential Surge in Privacy Coin Market

Tornado Cash Ruling Sparks Potential Surge in Privacy Coin Market

The recent US court decision to overturn sanctions against Tornado Cash has injected a fresh wave of optimism into the market for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. This pivotal ruling, could bring in a new era of growth and acceptance for privacy coins like Monero and Zano, which have been under regulatory scrutiny

US Court Overturns Sanctions on Tornado Cash for Crypto Privacy

US Court Overturns Sanctions on Tornado Cash for Crypto Privacy

The US District Court for the Western District of Texas has overturned sanctions previously imposed by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on the Ethereum mixing protocol known as Tornado Cash. This ruling marks a significant moment for advocates of privacy in the digital currency

Zano Surpasses $200 Million Market Cap, Pioneering Privacy in Cryptocurrency

Zano Surpasses $200 Million Market Cap, Pioneering Privacy in Cryptocurrency

In a remarkable milestone, Zano has just hit a total market value of over $200 million for the first time. This achievement not only marks a significant financial success but also underscores Zano's growing influence in the privacy-focused crypto community. Zano's journey to this point has

Zano Bazaar Developer Teases Exciting January Launch of Privacy-Focused Marketplace

Zano Bazaar Developer Teases Exciting January Launch of Privacy-Focused Marketplace

In this day and age, privacy is not just a luxury but a necessity. As we navigate through a digital landscape filled with surveillance and data breaches, the concept of private financial transactions has become paramount in preserving our personal freedom and liberty. This is where Zano Bazaar steps in,

Zano Matrix Unveiled: Pioneering Privacy in Decentralized Messaging

Zano Matrix Unveiled: Pioneering Privacy in Decentralized Messaging

The Zano project has just elevated its ecosystem to another level with the launch of Zano Matrix, a secure, private messaging platform that integrates the power of Matrix's decentralized communication protocol with the unique identity verification of Zano aliases. This move not only ensures privacy and security but

Zano Lead Developers Speak About Privacy Revolution at Monerotopia

Zano Lead Developers Speak About Privacy Revolution at Monerotopia

In the digital age, privacy has become a luxury, especially within the realm of cryptocurrency where every transaction can potentially be tracked. However, the Zano privacy project aims to change that. At Monerotopia 2024, Danny from The Crypto Show sat down with Zano's lead developers, Andrey Sabelnikov and

Zano Achieves All Time High Again, Surpasses $12

Zano Achieves All Time High Again, Surpasses $12

It seems Zano is on a tear, surpassing $12 today and hitting $12.27, which is a new all time high for the privacy coin. Just a few days ago we reported how Zano hit a previous all time high of $8.64. This new all-time high marks a significant

Zano Privacy Coin Soars to New All-Time High

Zano Privacy Coin Soars to New All-Time High

Today, Zano reached a new all-time high, as it topped out at $8.64 per coin as the crypto market ends for the day, pushing its market cap to an impressive $116.8 million. This surge not only reflects the growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies but also signifies a broader