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Privacy coins continue to evolve in 2026 as users compare digital cash networks, private smart contract platforms, and hybrid blockchain models. Public blockchains record every transaction permanently. Over the past few years, surveillance tools have gotten better at reading those…
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A zero-knowledge proof lets one party prove to another that a statement is true without revealing any information beyond the truth of the statement itself. It is the cryptographic technique behind blockchain privacy, scalable rollups, and a growing number of…
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Aztec has launched the alpha version of its v5 execution layer, introducing a programmable privacy framework that allows Ethereum applications to process both public and private state within the same layer-2 environment. Aztec Labs announced the alpha release of its…
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EU lawmakers revived voluntary chat scanning until 2028, while an amendment shields end-to-end encrypted messages from detection measures.
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EU lawmakers have reopened a vote on extending the bloc’s temporary “chat control” framework, setting up a decision that could allow online platforms to continue scanning private messages for child sexual abuse material until 2028. According to Euronews, the European…
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Secret Network proposes moving SCRT to Arbitrum, citing AI exploit risks, old Cosmos code, bridge losses, thin liquidity and a TVL drop.
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Bitcoin Core has released version 31.1rc1, fixing a privacy flaw in PrivateBroadcast while introducing software, wallet, and validation improvements ahead of the next stable mainnet release. According to the Bitcoin Core development team, version 31.1rc1 is now available as a…
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StarkWare debuts Private KYC on Starknet using zero-knowledge proofs to verify user facts without exposing full identity data in KYC checks.
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The European Union has approved anti-money laundering rules that will ban regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins while leaving direct Bitcoin transfers between private wallets outside the scope of mandatory identification requirements. According to Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, which will…
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Zcash has gained renewed attention after discussions around Europe’s planned crypto compliance rules pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight. According to recent reports, the European Union is preparing to introduce a €10,000 (about $11,500) limit on cash payments…
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Ethereum researcher Nico says post-quantum account protection can begin today for $0.07 per account, without waiting for a hard fork update.
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Monero jumps above $350 as Cake Wallet support, an audit update, and a breakout test near $400 drive fresh XMR market attention.
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StarkWare has launched a new privacy framework for Starknet tokens that allows users to conceal balances and transaction details while preserving tools for compliance reviews and regulatory disclosures. According to StarkWare, the newly released STRK20 standard brings privacy features to…
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Starknet launches STRK20, enabling private ERC-20 balances and transfers with viewing keys for lawful, targeted disclosure across DeFi apps.
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Sui has opened public testing for a new privacy system that hides token balances and transfer amounts while preserving access for auditors and compliance teams, introducing a model that differs sharply from traditional privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. According to an announcement published…
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Here is the puzzle. On May 29, 2026, a security researcher hired by Zcash developers found a critical bug in the network’s Orchard privacy pool, a flaw that could have let an attacker mint unlimited, undetectable counterfeit ZEC. The development…
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