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Guides and notes on spending Monero, privacy, and growing the circular economy.
Global Banks Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and More Commit $270,000,000 to Joint Stablecoin Venture
A consortium of major financial institutions is backing a joint dollar-denominated stablecoin with roughly $270 million in funding to cover five years of operations at a new US-based issuer.
Healthcare Tech Firm Agrees To Pay Up to $10,000,000 After Breach Exposes Medical Records of 13,300,000 Patients
A healthcare technology company has agreed to a settlement worth up to $10 million after hackers exposed the sensitive medical records of 13.3 million patients. New York Attorney General Letitia James and officials from Connecticut, Michigan and New Jersey say Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A) and its affiliated companies have agreed to strengthen their data security
Dogecoin risks further decline as whales dump 750 million DOGE
Dogecoin price risks further losses as whales sell 750 million DOGE. With DOGE near $0.068, traders watch $0.065 support amid persistent bearish momentum.
Solana could dip to $74 as Fed rate-hike odds hit 99%
Solana price risks falling to $74 as Fed rate-hike odds hit 99%, DEX volumes plunge 39%, and crypto liquidations surge amid bearish market sentiment.
Former Pennsylvania Bank Employee Accused of Stealing $101,246 by Opening Fake Accounts in Other People’s Names for 20 Years
A former bank employee in Pennsylvania is accused of stealing more than $111,000 by opening fake accounts over a 20-year period. Todd Michael Jones, 49, of Unity Township faces charges of theft, forgery, identity theft, and misapplying financial institution property, says Pennsylvania State Police. A criminal complaint alleges Jones opened multiple First National Bank (FNB)
Ethereum Price Eyes $1,900 While Stakers Lock Up $92B
Ethereum price has lost both of its weekly moving averages, yet CryptoQuant shows stakers kept locking ETH all through the sell-off.
Bitcoin Slips Below $74K as Hot CPI Locks In a Fed Hike
Bitcoin fell under $74,000 after October CPI beat forecasts and pushed December hike odds near 99%, while long-term holders sold at a loss.
Bitcoin could dip to $67k amid $1.3 billion ETF outflows
Bitcoin price risks falling to $67,000 in the near term as ETF outflows hit $1.3 billion amid growing market uncertainty.
China Blockchain Firms Now File Next to AI and Deepfakes
China blockchain providers now register through the CAC’s unified portal with AI and deepfake tools, while crypto restrictions stay in place.
Best No-KYC Bitcoin Wallets in 2026 (Self-Custody & Private)
The best no-KYC Bitcoin wallets in 2026 — self-custodial, open-source, no account or ID. Software, mobile and hardware picks plus the privacy features that matter.
How to Pay Anonymously Online with Crypto in 2026
How to pay anonymously online in 2026 — why cards leak your data, and how Monero, gift cards and prepaid crypto cards let you make private online payments.
What Is KYC in Crypto? KYC Levels (0–4) Explained
What is KYC in crypto? A clear guide to Know Your Customer rules, why exchanges demand ID, the privacy trade-offs, and how KYC levels 0–4 work.
The Best No-KYC VPNs That Accept Monero in 2026
The best no-KYC VPNs that accept Monero in 2026 — no-account models, cash and crypto payment, audited no-log policies, and what actually makes a VPN private.
What Is a Monero Circular Economy — and Why It Matters
A Monero circular economy means earning and spending XMR without touching fiat exchanges. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to take part.
Is Monero Legal? Privacy Coins and Regulation in 2026
Is Monero legal in 2026? A clear look at privacy-coin regulation — EU AMLR (2027), exchange delistings, FATF rules, and why owning Monero is legal in most countries.
Monero Mining for Beginners: RandomX, CPUs and P2Pool
A beginner guide to mining Monero in 2026 — how RandomX makes CPU mining viable, joining P2Pool for decentralised payouts, and whether XMR mining is worth it.
How to Spend Monero (XMR): A Practical Guide for 2026
How to spend Monero in 2026 — gift cards, VPNs, hosting, electronics, travel and everyday goods. Where XMR is accepted directly and how to bridge the rest.
Monero Atomic Swaps Explained: Trustless BTC ↔ XMR
Monero atomic swaps let you trade Bitcoin for XMR with no exchange, no account and no KYC. How they work, what tools to use (eigenwallet), and the trade-offs.
How to Buy Gift Cards with Monero (and Crypto) in 2026
Buy gift cards with Monero or crypto — turn XMR into spendable balances at thousands of retailers, often with no KYC. How it works, fees, privacy tips and pitfalls.
Best No-KYC Crypto Exchanges and Swaps in 2026
The best no-KYC crypto exchanges and instant swaps in 2026 — how non-custodial, no-account services work, what to look for, and how to avoid scams.