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Researcher Who Found Zcash's Bug with AI Adds Monero to His Audit Queue
Taylor Hornby, who uncovered the Orchard flaw that sent Zcash down 38%, says other privacy coins are on his list too.
via CoinDesk#privacy#security#ai
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Privacy — Page 2
38 stories about Privacy from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 20, 2026.
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Zcash Weighs New Shielded Pool After Orchard Counterfeiting Bug
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.
via CoinTelegraph#zcash#privacy#blockchain
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Visa Tests Private Stablecoin Settlement with Brale and Canton
Visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on the Canton network with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction data.
via CoinTelegraph#visa#stablecoin#blockchain
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SEC's Peirce defends crypto privacy tools amid surveillance debate
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.
via Hacker News Crypto#privacy#sec#regulation
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SEC's Peirce defends crypto privacy tools as essential for investor protection
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.
via CoinTelegraph#sec#privacy#crypto
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Ethereum’s Hegota Upgrade May Include Private Transfers via EIP-8182
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.
via The Block#ethereum#privacy#hegota
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SolRouter Claims Stronger Privacy Than Venice in AI Inference
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.
via @chjokka on X#ai#privacy#inference
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Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum's Privacy Roadmap: What It Means for Users
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.
via CoinDesk#ethereum#privacy#vitalik-buterin
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VerifiedX Launches Bitcoin Sidechain for Private, Programmable DeFi
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.
via CoinDesk#defi#bitcoin#privacy
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Privacy Blockchains Raise Over $1B: A Crypto Infrastructure Shift
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.
via CoinDesk#privacy#blockchain#institutional
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Starknet Launches strkBTC: ZK-Powered Shielded Bitcoin on Layer 2
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.
via The Block#starknet#strkbtc#zk-proofs
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Dolphin AI Introduces New Privacy-Focused Chatbot
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.
via @dphnAI on X#ai#privacy#chatbot
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Stablecoins Get Regulatory Approval, But Challenges Remain
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.
via CoinDesk#stablecoins#regulation#financial
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Balancing Privacy and Transparency in Blockchain
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.
via CoinDesk#blockchain#privacy#transparency