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Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention
10.2.2026
Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies. Martina Weimert, chief executive of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), called for urgent action on this issue, stating that independence in the payments field was “crucial.” European Banking Group...
ECB’s Cipollone says digital euro key to payments sovereignty in ‘weaponised’ world
28.1.2026
European Central Bank executive Piero Cipollone has argued that rising geopolitical tensions make a European-controlled payments system a strategic necessity
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability
Report: CAR’s Bitcoin-to-Memecoin Experiments Threaten Sovereignty Ahead of Election
19.12.2025
A new report warns that the Central African Republic’s rapid embrace of “opaque crypto projects” is exposing the country to foreign criminal influence and eroding state sovereignty ahead of the Dec. 28 election. A Warning of ‘State Capture’ The Central African Republic is facing a “grave risk...
Adrian Wall of Digital Sovereignty Alliance Advocates Digital Sovereignty and Financial Inclusion at UN General Assembly
23.10.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced...
European Parliament to vote on tech sovereignty proposal in July
5.6.2025
Bitcoin-friendly European Parliament MEP Sarah Knafo says Europe is still at the very beginning of the digital revolution, which will help it compete with economies like China and the US
European Parliament to vote on tech sovereignty proposal in July
5.6.2025
Bitcoin-friendly European Parliament Member Sarah Knafo says Europe is still at the beginning of the digital revolution, which will help it compete with economies like China and the US
Is World’s biometric ID model a threat to self-sovereignty?
25.5.2025
The crypto industry is no stranger to controversy, yet few projects have drawn more scrutiny than Sam Altman’s World, formerly known as Worldcoin.Promising to verify human uniqueness through iris scans and distribute its WLD token globally, World positions itself as a tool for financial...
ECB’s Lagarde Advocates for EU’s Own Digital Payment Platform to Ensure Financial Sovereignty
6.4.2025
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has urged the European Union to develop its own digital payment platform, moving away from reliance on foreign giants like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Alipay. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show, Lagarde emphasized the need for a “European...
Digital Sovereignty Alliance Strengthens Industry Advocacy at DC Blockchain Summit 2025 as Silver Sponsor
1.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., April 1 2025 – The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, including decentralized...
23andMe Is a Wake-Up Call on Data Sovereignty
31.3.2025
Whether the Sei Foundation buys 23andMe, or not, the genetic data company’s bankruptcy shows the perils of centralized data collection and how blockchains can protect the public, says Phil Mataras, founder and CEO of decentralized cloud network AR.IO
Self-custody is driving new crypto cycle of adoption — Ledger exec
16.1.2025
Ledger’s focus on India highlights its efforts to drive crypto self-custody adoption with secure, user-friendly hardware wallets
Self-custody is driving new crypto cycle of adoption — Ledger exec
16.1.2025
Ledger’s focus on India highlights its efforts to drive crypto self-custody adoption with secure, user-friendly hardware wallets
Self-custody is driving new crypto cycle of adoption — Ledger exec
16.1.2025
Ledger’s focus on India highlights its efforts to drive crypto self-custody adoption with secure, user-friendly hardware wallets
Digital Sovereignty Alliance Launches to Champion Ethical Crypto Policies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
6.1.2025
PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., January 6, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, including decentralized...
Navigating the Crypto Landscape: Insights from XYO Co-Founder Markus Levin on DePIN, Data Sovereignty, and Universal Basic Income
17.12.2024
XYO is the world’s first and largest DePIN. Bridging the physical and digital worlds, XYO securely collects, validates, and connects real-world data with blockchain and Web2 platforms. Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO and Head of Operations for XY Labs, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast...
Decentralized AI is key for self-sovereignty — Onicai executives
29.11.2024
Censorship, propaganda, privacy, and self-harm are just some of the concerns decentralization advocates have with centralized AI models
Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform
15.11.2024
Crypto companies have been “living in fear in a gas-lit world for a long time,” said Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin.
Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform
15.11.2024
Crypto companies have been “living in fear in a gas-lit world for a long time,” said Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin.
Data sovereignty in blockchain era: Insights from former Oracle exec Zaldastani
7.11.2024
Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data’s value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the landscape.