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This is VeraCrypt's Warrant Canary.

Statements
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VeraCrypt developers state the following:

1. The date of issue of this canary is May 31th, 2026.

2. VeraCrypt main signing key is used to sign this canary. Its ID is
0x680D16DE and its fingerprint is

5069 A233 D55A 0EEB 174A 5FC3 821A CD02 680D 16DE

3. No warrants have ever been served to them with regards to the
VeraCrypt Project (e.g. to hand out the private signing keys, or to
introduce backdoors), nor have any searches or seizures taken place.

4. The next such canary statement is planned to be published before
the end of July 2026. Special note should be taken if no new
canary gets published by that time, or if the list of statements
change without plausible explanation.

Disclaimers & Notes
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This scheme is not infallible. Although signing the declaration makes
it very difficult for a third party to produce arbitrary declarations,
it does not prevent them from using force, or other means like
blackmail, or compromise of the signers' laptops, to coerce us to
produce false declarations.

The news feed quoted below (Proof of Date) serves to demonstrate that
this canary could not have been created prior to the date stated. It
shows that a series of canaries were not created in advance.

This declaration is merely a best effort and provided without any
guarantees, warranty, and is not legally binding in any way to
anybody.  None of the signers should be ever held legally responsible
for any of the statements made here.


Proof of Date
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As of Sunday, 31 May 2026 00:41:04 UTC, here are the current headlines:
(from https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/world/rss.xml)

US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.

Cuba's blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

How Putin became master of the image
- From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words?
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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