Italian MPs Aim To Ban ZCash And Other Anonymous Cryptocurrencies

Italian MPs Aim To Ban ZCash And Other Anonymous Cryptocurrencies

ZCash seems to take a somewhat similar approach to this industry as Ripple does, which could put them in an awkward legal position. Today is the day on which Zcash will officially launch. This new cryptocurrency has been getting a lot of attention from Bitcoin enthusiasts in recent weeks. With a strong focus on anonymity, this currency could become an interesting contender for established altcoins. But in Italy, the launch of Zcash is greeted with a new bill to ban fully anonymous cryptocurrencies. Italy, along with a lot of other countries around the world, is not overly keen on....


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