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Buterin argues for blockchain as defense against ‘efficiency’ of Authoritarian regimes

The most recent episode of the Bankless podcast discussed the potential advantages of authoritarian regimes in the 21st century. The argument stems from the idea that the Chinese and Russian governments allocate significant resources to promote their narratives while the US government takes a more hands-off approach. дальше »

2024-6-26 13:06


Dictators Beware: Bitcoin Might Be Your Downfall, Says Human Rights Foundation

In a world marked by geopolitical tensions and struggles for freedom, Bitcoin emerges as a potential game-changer in the fight against authoritarian regimes. Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), sheds light on the transformative power of Bitcoin in empowering individuals living under oppressive governments. дальше »

2024-4-11 14:00


The Shanghai Tragedy Reminds Us Why China Banned Bitcoin

Disclaimer: The following op-ed represents the views of the author, and may not necessarily reflect the views of Bitcoinist. Bitcoinist is an advocate of creative and financial freedom alike. While countries under regimes are waking up to the idea of using Bitcoin as a tool for freedom, authoritarian governments that have banned all crypto activity […] дальше »

2022-4-12 02:59


Is The Bitcoin Hashrate Recovering From Kazakhstan’s Crisis? Fear Abides

As the government of Kazakhstan claims the country’s power services are stabilizing, thus the Bitcoin hashrate could be on its way to recovery. However, is the situation stable enough for Bitcoin mining yet? Will it ever be? A Recap Just a few days after the Bitcoin hashrate reached an All-Time High, thus recovering from the China ban on crypto mining, another authoritarian crisis hit the bitcoin mining industry in Kazakhstan, taking the hash to drop 15% in 10 days. дальше »

2022-1-11 02:59


China Completely Blacklists Crypto Mining, Adds It To The “Negative List For Market Access”

China’s authoritarian government has fixed its sights firmly on cutting all access to cryptocurrency-related activities in the country. Regulators in China banned cryptocurrency trading and mining this year, with the country’s central bank reiterating the ban by announcing that all crypto-related business dealings were now “illegal” late last month prompting cryptocurrency businesses to begin to […] дальше »

2021-10-13 14:50


Is An Energy-Efficient PoW-Based Blockchain Possible?

The emergence of cryptocurrency has disrupted the traditional financial industry and captivated the world while doing so. The decentralization movement does not only prevent fraud, but for those living under authoritarian governments, it can provide a medium of exchange resistant to censorship, giving a crucial means of financial freedom. дальше »

2021-10-5 10:22


US Senator puts pressure on SEC chair Gensler, says China’s crypto crackdown is a ‘big opportunity’ for America

Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania said that China’s authoritarian crackdown on crypto should be taken as an advantage by the US.  To seize the opportunity, the US regulators need to change their “regulation-by-enforcement” ways, according to the Banking Committee Ranking Member, Toomey, who recently pressured the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to […] The post US Senator puts pressure on SEC chair Gensler, says China’s crypto crackdown is a ‘big opportunity’ for America appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2021-9-27 19:00


Сенатор Пэт Туми: репрессии Китая против криптовалют — большая возможность для США

Сенатор от Республиканской партии Пэт Туми заявил, что противостояние цифровым активам со стороны китайских властей открывает перед США новые возможности в криптоиндустрии. China’s authoritarian crackdown on crypto, including #Bitcoin, is a big opportunity for the U. дальше »

2021-9-25 10:09


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Russia wants to boost transparency with blockchain – are you kidding me?

Russia, ruled by Vladimir Putin‘s arguably authoritarian regime, wants to leverage blockchain technology to host Moscow‘s administrative services and boost transparency. Essentially, the government is looking for a contractor to build an Ethereum-based system to host the issuance of property ownership documents, the allocation of slots at farmer markets, and wait for it: a voting platform which enables Moscow residents to have their say on matters such as locations for new bike paths, street decoration, and city events, CoinDesk reports. дальше »

2019-8-15 15:03


Amid the crypto-price rally, do Bitcoin Bulls put their money where their mouth is?

The world of cryptocurrencies is ‘reptilian,’ cold-blooded, color-changing and highly-scaled. With price charts often switching between red and green, several mainstays within the digital assets realm have often flip-flopped between considering Bitcoin as the tool of financial freedom, relinquished from the shackles of authoritarian governments, and instead view it through the myopic lens of a […] The post Amid the crypto-price rally, do Bitcoin Bulls put their money where their mouth is? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2019-6-29 11:30


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Coinbase backpedals, fires ex-Hacking Team staff to appease users

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has said it will let go of Neutrino staff who previously worked at Hacking Team in a seeming bid to appease angry users. The company landed in hot water after it acquired Neutrino, an Italian blockchain analytics startup with ties to Hacking Team, a group known for their selling intrusion and surveillance capabilities to authoritarian regimes across the globe. дальше »

2019-3-5 12:46