Lightning Network Increasingly Fragile to Attacks – Hope Turns to Drivechain for Bitcoin Scaling
A report published February 7 and authored in part by Blockstream researcher Christian Decker found that the BTC Lightning Network is "evolving towards an increasingly centralised architecture." Proponents of LN say this is not a problem, and even critics of… read more.
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Regulatory Roundup: Trump's Cryptocurrency Proposals, IRS Changes Rule, China Quarantines Cash
In this roundup, we cover numerous cryptocurrency regulatory developments in the U.S., including President Trump's crypto proposals, testimonies by the… read more.
Cannabis Buzz Harshed by Regulations, Cash Shortage While Cryptocurrency Is Ready to Light Up
Recent reports show that major marijuana companies are running out of money, and businesses in Canada are especially in danger… read more.
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US Department of Justice Is Criminalizing Onchain Privacy, Starting With Mixers
The American government’s long-running war on privacy escalated this week following the arrest of Coin Ninja’s Larry Harmon on money laundering charges. A Department of Justice statement that “seeking to obscure virtual currency transactions in this way [using mixers] is… read more.
Bitcoin Cash Captured More Than 10% of Darknet Vendors Last Month
2019 was an interesting year for darknet markets (DNMs) and a number of marketplaces closed for a variety of reasons.… read more.
How Often Are Top Privacy Coins and Mixers Actually Used? - A Look at XMR, DASH, and ZEC
As Bitcoin and crypto help everyday individuals to regain control over their money, and make trusting third parties unnecessary, it's… read more.
US Politicians Want to Ban End-to-End Encryption on Messaging Services like Telegram and Whatsapp
Under the guise of fighting against online child pornography, American politicians are trying to effectively ban end-to-end encryption on all… read more.
