Privacy
How the Ethereum Merge Could Lead to Improved On-Chain Privacy
Privacy was ludicrously expensive on pre-Merge Ethereum, Alex Shipp writes.
OFAC Backtracks but Tornado Cash Sanctions Already Set a Terrifying Precedent
A government, an exchange and a developer: The tragic tale of a strategy to cut off a smart contract.
Crypto Exchange Huobi to Delist 7 Privacy Coins, Including Zcash, Monero
The company said it is complying with regulations in different countries and regions.
What Post-Roe America Tells Us About the Need for Privacy, Web3
Control over our online data is intimately linked with bodily autonomy.
As the Gun Market Moves to Crypto, Deeply Private Owners Reveal More Than They May Know
Lobbyists don’t want the government to track guns with a registry but the blockchains driving crypto act like one. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Sin Week.
Can Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Projects Avoid OFAC Sanctions?
Bitcoin that’s been sent through privacy-preserving mixers could be vulnerable to censorship. But there are some workarounds in progress.
Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act
A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives.
In Defense of Crime
Crime can be an important signal that something in society needs reforming, writes David Z Morris. Financial surveillance that attempts to completely prevent crime could just make things worse in the long run. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.
