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To be or not to be: Ethics, democracy and morality in the nascent metaverse
27.3.2023
If human interactions in digital reality should mimic those of real life, this raises questions as to what and who will dictate important moral judgements and ethical standards
The complicated relationship of ethics in Web3: PBW 2023
23.3.2023
A group of Web3 professionals took the stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to discuss how current innovations will shape the future of ethics in Web3
The Agenda podcast chats crypto, media and ethics with Molly Jane Zuckerman
1.3.2023
Should crypto media have a universal code of ethics, and what role — if any — should journalists play in promoting crypto mass adoption?
The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control
14.2.2023
As the metaverse continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that we consider and address the ethical questions and challenges it raises
AI Company Co-Founder Addresses Ethics of Tom Cruise 'Deepfake' Videos
1.2.2023
Tom Graham, founder of AI software company Metaphysic, says blockchain technology may potentially help people create digital rights
New FTX CEO Told Members of Congress SBF’s Family ‘Certainly Received Payments’ From the Business
19.12.2022
According to multiple reports, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents face scrutiny over their reported involvement with their son’s business operations. The two Stanford professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have not been charged with any wrongdoing, but the current FTX CEO, John J....
Ethics 101: Should crypto projects ever negotiate with hackers?
15.12.2022
Rep. Cawthorn fined for ethics breach over Let’s Go Brandon token promo
7.12.2022
The Ethics Committee couldn’t agree if the Representative sought to profit from his promotions but he was fined for it regardless and for also not declaring a “gift” of the token
US ethics advisory on federal employee's crypto has basis in legislation
8.8.2022
The Office of Government Ethics reminded federal agency ethics officers of current law and extended its interpretation of the law to mutual funds
Ethics Watchdog Bars US Government Employees From Writing Crypto Policy if Invested
6.7.2022
U.S. officials who are personally invested in cryptocurrencies are now disqualified from working on crypto-related policy and regulation that could impact the value of their assets
Consent And Compassion: How Devs Are Reshaping The Conversation Around Content Warnings
6.6.2022
It should be no surprise to anyone that the very mention of “trigger/content warnings” is likely to spark politically driven, reactionary rejections that whine about “snowflakes” and spoiled experiences. Years of poisoning the well in this area have made the terms frustratingly charged. But if...
Cawthorn’s Crypto Wallet Reveals Undisclosed Trades Amid House Ethics Investigation
1.6.2022
The North Carolina firebrand is under investigation for allegedly “pumping and dumping” the “Let's Go Brandon” meme coin. CoinDesk found his Ethereum wallet
Madison Cawthorn Hit With US House Ethics Investigation Over Crypto Promotion
23.5.2022
The probe, announced Monday, appears to be related to the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin
Real Hospital Attacked Online Over PlayStation And Xbox Flame Wars
9.3.2022
Buckle up, because this story gets pretty wild. A hospital in India is currently being review bombed on Google after one of its staff–or at least someone claiming to be a doctor at the hospital–apparently shared a video of himself performing surgery on Twitter. In the accompanying tweet,...
Fed’s Outgoing Vice Chair Richard Clarida’s ‘Rebalancing’ Trades Ignite Fed Trading Ethics Scandal
8.1.2022
Members of the U.S. Federal Reserve are getting criticized this week after the central bank published its minutes report from the policy meeting on December 14-15. Following the update, the outgoing vice chair of the Federal Reserve’s trading activities has reignited ethics conversations....
Korean Officials Quit Jobs to Join Crypto Industry, Lawmaker Reveals
13.12.2021
Public officials in South Korea are increasingly choosing career opportunities in the cryptocurrency sector. Some of them come from financial authorities which raises ethical questions, according to the findings of a Korean lawmaker, quoted by local media. Former Financial Officials Hired by Major...
AOC Says She Doesn’t Hold Bitcoin so the Lawmaker ‘Can Do Her Job Ethically’
7.12.2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, otherwise known as AOC, is a New York representative well known for her political stances and statements. The Democrat believes that it is “absolutely wild” that U.S. representatives can buy and swap popular stocks. AOC also thinks it’s not ethical...
Powers On… Why US officials ignore ethics and STOCK Act by trading stocks?
28.10.2021
Texas Ethics Commission seeks pro-crypto rule for political contributions
23.10.2021
If approved, cryptocurrency donations and contributions will need to be reported as in-kind contributions or as investments, not currency
Activision Blizzard Has Fired 'More Than 20' Employees Over Harassment Lawsuit
20.10.2021
With the company still mired in lawsuits spurred on by historical allegations of harassment, Activision Blizzard has used an interview with the Financial Times to disclose that a number of employees have been fired, and more “disciplined”, in the wake of the case.Read more