Edward Snowden Revealed as Key Contributor to Zcash’s Privacy Foundation
Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who became a global symbol of digital privacy after exposing mass surveillance practices, has now been revealed as a crucial participant in the creation of the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). Snowden took part under the alias “John Dobbertin” in Zcash’s original 2016 “trusted setup” — a cryptographic ceremony foundational […]
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Alongside Equities Following Fed Official’s Aggressive Rate Outlook
After briefly surpassing the $45,000 mark, Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency by market value, fell below $44,000 later in the session. Ethereum and other major digital assets also saw notable declines. Market OverviewBitcoin (BTC) faced difficulty maintaining levels above $44,000 on Thursday, as U.S. equity markets extended losses in the wake of hawkish comments from […]