Huobi delists Monero, Zcash and 5 more privacy coins due to regulatory concerns

    Crypto exchange Huobi Global said it will delist seven privacy tokens in the coming week, citing broader regulatory scrutiny of such tokens. The company claimed it is complying with regulations in different countries and regions. Privacy tokens lost 0.42% in 24 hours following the news. Spot and futures trading of the tokens was paused last…

    Privacy protocol Aztec reacts to FTX freezing user accounts

    FTX asks its users to refrain from using the Aztec mixing service in the future since doing so may jeopardize the FTX account. However, Aztec stated that it does not intend to sacrifice user privacy to prevent the illicit use of its service. According to reports by numerous FTX users, the cryptocurrency exchange advised users…

    Nym: On the Frontlines of Blockchain Privacy

    One unique blockchain business area, which rarely gets written about, is specialized security and privacy services. Among its most outstanding startups is Nym Technologies, whose developers claim that their network is superior to VPN and even Tor. Are they right? The race between “shields” and “swords” in cyberspace is everlasting. Back in 2017, when cryptocurrencies…

    Privacy startup Nym raises $300 million to develop the ecosystem

    Privacy-focused project Nym has raised $300 million from a set of VC firms for a fund aimed at funding ecosystem developers. The NYM Innovation Fund will support research on mixnets and privacy-enhancing technologies. Cryptography experts will judge applications for grants under the program. Nym Technologies, a Swiss privacy startup that shields online activity from surveillance…

    Coinbase to track recipient information for crypto transfers in Canada, Singapore and Japan

    Starting in early April, crypto exchange Coinbase Global will require its customers in Canada, Japan and Singapore who send cryptocurrency to non-Coinbase wallets to provide the name, address and, in the case of Japan, the destination wallet of the recipient. Coinbase has been sending notices to its customers in those countries that the changes will…

    Aleo: Building the private web

    Aleo, the first decentralized, open-source platform to enable fully private and programmable applications, provides users access to a world of truly personalized web services without giving up control of their private data. As a blockchain that is private-by-default, open-source, and built for the web, Aleo is uniquely positioned to address the shortcomings of blockchain adoption….