Windows 10 could be a threat to Bitcoin users’ privacy; Genesis Mining leaves New York over BitLicense; Envestnet acquires Yodlee for US$590 million and more top stories for August 13. Windows 10 could be a Serious Threat to Bitcoin Privacy The recently unveiled Windows 10 could turn out to be a serious threat to Bitcoin users’ privacy. Apparently, traffic analysis done on the operating system has revealed that it enables unauthorized and continuous transmission of data from personal computers to external servers. If this is the case, then using Bitcoin through your device could expose your transactions to external surveillance. …

BitAngels has named the winners of its startup competition, which was held earlier this month at the CoinAgenda conference in Las Vegas: Zebpay took home first prize for its easy mobile wallet, which is still in pre-launch mode. Blockchain recordkeeping service Factom took home second prize. Hardware security startup Rivetz took home third. Each of these projects was selected from a group of 20 semifinalists, each of whom pitched their ideas at CoinAgenda, which ran from October 7–9. This coming Sunday night at Money20/20, both Factom and Rivetz will present at the invite-only Coin Debut showcase. “We were blown away …