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Decentralized Tech Can Protect Activists From Social Media Crackdowns
17.6.2020
As protests against police brutality continue in the U.S., privacy advocates warn of the risks posed by centralized social media platforms
Crypto-Ransomware Attacks Are Spreading Like a Hacking Wildfire
17.6.2020
With ransomware attacks up 200% in the last two years, Cointelegraph looks at some of the methods bad actors are employing and how to avoid them
JD.com Subsidiary Rolling Out Privacy Tech From Blockchain Firm ARPA
17.6.2020
JD Digits is teaming up with blockchain-based privacy platform ARPA protect the financial data of major clients
From Australia to Norway, Contact Tracing Is Struggling to Meet Expectations
16.6.2020
The world is awash in COVID-19 contact tracing apps but few seem to be delivering on their promises
Cybercrime Up 75% During COVID-19, Congressional Hearing Details
16.6.2020
A recent U.S. government hearing showed a significant uptick in online crime since COVID-19 took over in 2020
Copycats and Copyright: Empowering Content Creators in the Digital Age
16.6.2020
One of the greatest challenges for digital content creators is the ability to maintain copyright over their works, and blockchain tech can help them
Casa Releases Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet Focused on Privacy
16.6.2020
Crypto custody firm Casa unveiled a new wallet that offers access without a seed phrase and gives users a way to check on their private keys
Enhanced Privacy and Scalability: Charlie Lee Breaks Down ‘Litecoin 2.0’
15.6.2020
Creator of Litecoin, Charlie Lee, discussed the upcoming MimbleWimble upgrade which aims at enhancing Litecoin’s privacy and scalability
Crypto Long & Short: Cryptocurrency Markets May Be Decentralized, But They’re Still Accountable
15.6.2020
One overlooked aspect of crypto markets is that transparency and choice holds participants accountable in ways traditional markets have not experienced
It Is Time for Databases to Get Fully Decentralized
13.6.2020
To become truly decentralized, blockchain projects should remove dependency on the centralized cloud providers used as their data storage
Congressman Calls Digital Dollar Hearing 'Encouraging,' but Look Out for Privacy
12.6.2020
Congressman Warren Davidson recaps yesterday’s hearing on the digital dollar, which seemed to reach new consensus across party lines — but the devil is in the details
Brave’s International Referral Program Hits Major Roadblocks
12.6.2020
Brave has paused its BAT referral program in five countries after detecting “a high number of fraudulent referrers.”
Bolstering Privacy: Human Rights Foundation Donates $50K Toward Bitcoin Mixing Development
11.6.2020
On June 10, 2020, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) launched a fund that is dedicated to the development of tools that make the Bitcoin network “more private, decentralized, and resilient.” HRF’s initial gift of $50,000 will be given to the UK-based developer, Chris Belcher,...
‘Radical Indifference’: How Surveillance Capitalism Conquered Our Lives
10.6.2020
"Disinformation is a routine consequence of surveillance capitalism," says Surveillance Capitalism author Shoshana Zuboff in a wide-ranging interview
Human Rights Foundation Funds Bitcoin Privacy Tools Despite ‘Coin Mixing’ Legal Stigma
10.6.2020
The Human Rights Foundation took a strong stance on bitcoin privacy tech Wednesday by announcing its new Bitcoin Developer Fund
Japanese Firm Unveils New Privacy Feature For Bitcoin Wallets
10.6.2020
Japanese crypto firm Freessets announced a new technology that enhances Bitcoin wallet privacy
Not So Private: 99% of Zcash and Dash Transactions Traceable, Says Chainalysis
10.6.2020
Chainalysis says it can track 99% of transactions involving Zcash, and almost all of Dash’s – coins that both fancy themselves as private and untraceable. Now, that’s because the majority of users do not utilize the optional privacy-enhancing features available on the...
Optional Zcash and Dash Features Prompt Debate on Privacy & Compliance
9.6.2020
Two privacy coins, Zcash (ZEC) and Dash (DASH), are now supported by blockchain and analytics specialist Chainalysis - but it's the addition of the former that caused discussions online about privacy and responsibility.
Chainalysis launched support for Dash and Zcash in their investigation...
Crypto Forensics Firm Chainalysis Adds Tracing Support for Zcash, Dash
9.6.2020
The blockchain intelligence firm says it has added zcash and dash to its transaction-tracing products
Brave Partners with K-Pop’s BTS to Release Browser Exclusive to Japan
9.6.2020
Brave is collaborating with a Japanese e-sports team and Korean pop idol group to offer a limited release version of its browser in Japan