47 stories about Privacy from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 4, 2026.
StarkWare and Sui are launching confidential transfer systems that comply with regulations, while Zama is enhancing its compliance efforts. This move comes as a bug in Zcash’s Orchard highlights the risks of unregulated privacy models.
Zcash has finalized its Ironwood upgrade, which will introduce a new shielded pool and ensure the supply of ZEC remains bounded. The upgrade is scheduled to activate in July 2026.
Zcash's value surged by $2.5 billion after its developers announced a fix to address concerns about its coin supply. The upgrade aims to restore confidence in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Starknet has introduced STRK20, a privacy feature for ERC20 tokens that allows users to hide their balances and transfers. The system includes tools for regulators to access information when needed, balancing privacy with compliance.
Zcash's price surged 42% after the team fixed a critical vulnerability in its privacy-focused Orchard shielded pool. The upgrade required a two-step process to ensure network security and stability.
The price of Zcash cratered following the disclosure of a serious vulnerability for the privacy coin. Can ZEC make a comeback anytime soon?
A viral tweet by @galactiator dismantles the claim that Big Tech can easily add privacy as a checkbox feature, calling it historically illiterate and pointing out that if it were that simple, companies would have already done it.
Shares of Cypherpunk Technologies, the company behind Zcash, fell sharply due to concerns over a privacy bug in the ZEC cryptocurrency. The bug could potentially expose transaction details, raising worries among investors.
Fallout from a bug that enabled undetectable Zcash counterfeiting shows that privacy can sometimes present tradeoffs, experts say.
Taylor Hornby, who uncovered the Orchard flaw that sent Zcash down 38%, says other privacy coins are on his list too.
Zcash developers are considering a new shielded pool and turnstile accounting to address a recent bug that allowed counterfeit transactions. This follows concerns about the supply verification process in the Orchard protocol.
Visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on the Canton network with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction data.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has spoken out against increased surveillance of crypto transactions, emphasizing the importance of privacy tools. She argues that privacy is a fundamental right that should be protected in the digital age, including in cryptocurrency.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the regulator's Crypto Task Force, argued that privacy-enhancing technologies in crypto can actually strengthen investor protection. She urged regulators not to view these tools with suspicion, emphasizing their role in safeguarding user data.
Facet co-founder Tom Lehman proposed EIP-8182 for Ethereum’s upcoming Hegota upgrade, which would enable native private transactions on the network. This could enhance privacy for users without requiring additional layers or protocols.
SolRouter, a privacy-focused AI inference project, claims its cryptographic privacy is stronger than Venice's. The project uses proof-based privacy rather than trust-based systems. This could impact users looking for secure AI interactions.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined new privacy measures for the network, aiming to enhance user security and adoption. These updates could make transactions more private while maintaining compliance with regulations. The changes include zero-knowledge proofs and improved encryption.
VerifiedX has introduced a Bitcoin sidechain that enables privacy-preserving, programmable transactions without synthetic wrappers. This move targets growing institutional demand for native DeFi on Bitcoin's blockchain.
Three privacy-focused blockchains have each raised over $1 billion, signaling a growing demand for secure, private transactions in crypto. This trend highlights how regulation and corporate needs are reshaping the industry.
Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a shielded bitcoin wrapper that operates on its Layer 2 network. This innovation uses zero-knowledge proofs to enhance privacy and security for Bitcoin transactions.
Dolphin AI has launched a new chatbot that prioritizes user privacy. The bot doesn't store conversation history, making it a more secure option for sensitive discussions.
Stablecoin companies say new regulations have boosted adoption, but they still face hurdles in infrastructure, privacy, and distribution. Experts discuss the next steps for widespread use.
Experts at Consensus Miami discussed how hybrid blockchains and address monitoring can protect user privacy while maintaining transparency. This approach could make blockchain technology more appealing to everyday users.