Monero Turns 11: Privacy Coin Faces Challenges Amid Regulatory Pressure

Monero Turns 11: Privacy Coin Faces Challenges Amid Regulatory Pressure Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is celebrating its 11th anniversary. Launched in 2014 as a fork of Bytecoin, Monero was built on the CryptoNote protocol, introducing key privacy innovations such as ring signatures and stealth addresses. These features made Monero the go-to cryptocurrency for users seeking anonymous transactions and earned it a strong following among cyberpunks and libertarians, especially during the 2017 bull run....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Emma Monday