Privacy Tokens, as the name implies, are cryptocurrencies engineered to ensure privacy, especially their user’s transaction details. They make it difficult to decipher a wallet’s address, preserving the user’s anonymity. Privacy tokens are part of a highly popular niche of cryptocurrencies, similar to Web3 coins, DeFi tokens, and Metaverse crypto […]
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China Cracks Down on Anonymity of Blockchain and Crypto Service Providers
China has always been a very interesting region to keep an eye on when it comes to cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, that is not always for the right reasons either, which is what makes every bit of news a double-edged blade. In the latest “publicity stunt” Chinese officials are now looking for […]
Taiwan Prepares to Block Anonymous Cryptocurrency Transactions
Anonymous and privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies have always been a topic of controversy. Even though these currencies do not facilitate illegal activity by default, it seems the association with such activities is enough to make regulators nervous. In Taiwan, the government has decided to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions as part of the […]
Which Cryptocurrency Offers the Best Anonymity Protocol?
A very interesting “battle” is taking place behind the scenes of the cryptocurrency industry right now. Numerous projects are all trying to offer privacy and anonymity to their users. To date, it has been difficult to determine the best anonymous cryptocurrency, as the following options all offer something different. Dash’s […]
Is Using Tor Illegal in the United States?
There have been numerous concerns regarding Tor and the usage of this particular “anonymity” solution. Many people are afraid using this software could lead to legal trouble, even though there is nothing to worry about when living in the United States. That doesn’t mean one should use Tor thoughtlessly either, […]
Top 3 ShapeShift Alternatives Without KYC Requirements
Now that ShapeShift appears to be moving away from its model of “anonymous” cryptocurrency exchanging, users are starting to look for alternatives. There are still a fair few solutions out there which provide exactly that functionality. The following options are ranked in terms of perceived overall market traction. #3 Flypme […]
Top 4 Ways to Maintain Privacy When Using Cryptocurrencies
There is growing interest among consumers in remaining anonymous while using either cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Various methods can be used to achieve this goal, although some will be more effective than others. The following methods, listed alphabetically, are worth checking out. Your mileage may vary when using these options. […]
7 Lingering Bitcoin Misconceptions in 2018
Bitcoin is a form of money which sparks a lot of debate. There is also a fair bit of misinformation being distributed on the topic. Those misconceptions can give people a completely misleading impression of Bitcoin. Below are some particularly egregious falsehoods. 7. Bitcoin’s Transaction Volume Is Falling Depending on which […]
What Is Swixer?
There is a growing need on the part of cryptocurrency enthusiasts to convert between various currencies on the fly. Coin mixers have proven to be rather popular in this regard over the years. Swixer aims to achieve a similar goal, although the team is mainly interested in showing the world […]
What Is BitcoinZ Cryptocurrency?
New forms of Bitcoin have popped up on a regular basis over the years. These so-called “hard forks” try to put a different spin on the Bitcoin concept and piggyback on the popular name. BitcoinZ claims to be “the true Bitcoin 2.0”, although it remains to be seen if it will […]
New EU Directive Further Erodes Cryptocurrency Anonymity
A lot of people still assume all cryptocurrencies are anonymous. That is not the case, though, and it seems that situation will only become more apparent moving forward. EU regulators are actively cracking down on any and all anonymity associated with cryptocurrency, which could have all kinds of consequences. Another […]