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Hardly Anyone Seems to Be Using Zcash's Anonymity Features
Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jan 13, 2017 at 12:52 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2017
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Bitcoin Privacy Tool 'CoinShuffle' Sees First Transaction
A type of anonymous bitcoin transaction that privacy enthusiasts have been awaiting for years has finally been tested successfully.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Aug 25, 2016 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Aug 25, 2016
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A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter's Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin's Biggest Problems
An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Aug 24, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2016
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Why Bitcoin is Better for Crime Fighters Than Criminals
Steptoe & Johnson partner Jason Weinstein argues that, despite perception, blockchain tech benefits law enforcement agents more than criminals.
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By Jason Weinstein
Apr 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 4, 2016
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Coinkite Tor Release Lets Developers Bypass Bitcoin Bans
Bitcoin wallet and technology provider Coinkite has announced Bitkit, its bitcoin wallet API, is now available on Tor.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 25, 2015 at 1:58 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2015
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How Anonymous is Bitcoin? A Backgrounder for Policymakers
Bitcoin, less private than credit or debit transactions, is generally anonymous. Here are some distinctions between privacy and anonymity in bitcoin.
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By Adam Ludwin
Jan 25, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2015
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Bitcoin-Over-Tor Anonymity 'Can Be Busted for $2,500 a Month'
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that using bitcoin over Tor leaves users open to privacy-busting attacks.
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By Joon Ian Wong
Oct 29, 2014 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
Oct 29, 2014
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'Eavesdropping' Attack Can Unmask Up to 60% of Bitcoin Clients
An attacker on a $2,000 budget could reveal bitcoin clients' IP addresses, researchers say.
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By Joon Ian Wong
Jun 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2014
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The Bitcoin Word Game
How specific words and phrases are being crafted in an attempt to shape the public's perception of bitcoin.
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By Jon Matonis
Apr 18, 2014 at 3:02 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2014
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Market-Based Reactions to New Bitcoin Regulation
Ultimately, if privacy becomes disrespected, the market can and will provide cryptographic solutions to restore balance.
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By Jon Matonis
Feb 23, 2014 at 12:19 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2014
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