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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

Privacy Focused "eXch" Cryptocurrency Exchange to End Operations

Privacy Focused "eXch" Cryptocurrency Exchange to End Operations

The cryptocurrency exchange "eXch", known for its privacy focused instant trading platform, has announced it will shut down operations effective May 1, 2025. Operating since 2014, eXch has provided a no-KYC (Know Your Customer) service, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, Dash, Ethereum, and ERC-20

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a detailed vision to enhance privacy at the core of the blockchain network, known as Layer-1. In a blog post published on April 11, 2025, Buterin outlined a practical roadmap designed to prioritize user confidentiality while maintaining the network’s existing framework. His proposal

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

Elon Musk’s X Takes Stand Against IRS in Supreme Court Over Coinbase User Data

Elon Musk’s X Takes Stand Against IRS in Supreme Court Over Coinbase User Data

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has stepped into a legal battle by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stop law enforcement from compelling companies like cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to share users’ financial information without a warrant. The move comes as part of a broader push to protect

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

Early Bitcoin Dev Amir Taaki’s DarkFi Platform Releases Anonymous Messaging App

Early Bitcoin Dev Amir Taaki’s DarkFi Platform Releases Anonymous Messaging App

In the evolving world of privacy, a new development has taken place with the alpha release of the DarkFi platform, spearheaded by Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoin developer known for digital privacy and cryptography. This release features DarkFi's first addon - chat, which isn't just any

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

Chainalysis Acquires AI Fraud Detection Firm Alterya for $150 Million Dollars

Chainalysis Acquires AI Fraud Detection Firm Alterya for $150 Million Dollars

Chainalysis, a well known name in blockchain analytics and tracking, has taken a significant step forward by acquiring Alterya, a firm specializing in AI-based fraud detection. This acquisition, valued at $150 million, marks a pivotal moment for Chainalysis. Alterya, which began operations in 2022, has quickly carved out a niche

Blender and Sinbad Crypto Mixers Shut Down, Operators Face Money Laundering Charges

Blender and Sinbad Crypto Mixers Shut Down, Operators Face Money Laundering Charges

In a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crime, a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has charged three Russian nationals with money laundering and operating unlicensed money transmitting businesses. The individuals, Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov, are accused of running two crypto mixers,

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

Unlocking New Spending Channels for Zano Users with Bitcoin.com's V-Card

Unlocking New Spending Channels for Zano Users with Bitcoin.com's V-Card

In a significant expansion for the cryptocurrency community, Zano users now have access to spending flexibility through a new integration with the V-Card. This development marks a critical step in enhancing Zano's real-world application by connecting digital assets with traditional financial infrastructures. Big news for Zano users! You

U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Sanctions on Tornado Cash Cryptocurrency Mixer

U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Sanctions on Tornado Cash Cryptocurrency Mixer

In a landmark decision that could reshape the landscape of digital privacy and crypto regulation, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has overturned sanctions previously imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department on Tornado Cash, a popular Ethereum crypto mixer. This ruling underscores a significant