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Youtube Censorship Drives Uptake of Crypto-Powered Video Platforms
If the prospect of greater privacy and financial sovereignty doesn’t lure the masses to crypto networks, perhaps the ability to speak freely will. Lately, a lot of people who couldn’t give a damn about peer-to-peer cryptocurrency have taken a shine to peer-to-peer networks that run on the same censorship-resistant principles. дальше »
2019-8-5 05:55 | |
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Instagram and WhatsApp get a ‘from Facebook’ stamp to remind you who’s boss
To be honest, I’m kind of impressed Facebook held out this long. After buying WhatsApp and Instagram several years ago, Facebook has decided it’s time to let everyone know who’s in charge. A report from The Information details Facebook plans to change the names of the apps to ‘Instagram from Facebook‘ and ‘WhatsApp from Facebook. дальше »
2019-8-5 02:35 | |
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Texas: Blockchain Identity Platform Receives Funding to Connect Homeless with Social and Health Services
The city of Austin, Texas, received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in order to explore the benefits of a blockchain identity platform for homelessness. This according to a press release published August 2, 2019 on Govtech. дальше »
2019-8-5 23:00 | |
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Crypto Social Media is Breaking Free: How 10+ Blockchain Platforms Pay You to Post
Social media has become so embedded in most people’s everyday lives that it’s hard to imagine life — or even a span of a few hours — without it. While the social media revolution is huge, there’s another revolution within that revolution, driven by users into cryptocurrency, privacy, and immutability: incentivized, blockchain-based social media. дальше »
2019-8-4 12:49 | |
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BTC Miners Make 4 Times More Daily than BCH and BSV Miners do Annually
Montreal-based technology company, Shakepay recently took to its social media platform in which a comparison in miners’ earnings was revealed. In particular this involves those mining Bitcoin [BTC], Bitcoin Cash [BCH] and Bitcoin SV [BSV], but in the form of transaction fees. дальше »
2019-8-4 21:57 | |
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Europe’s EESC Concerned Of Blockchain Being Monopolized, Doesn’t Want To See A Digital Divide
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recently expressed disturbing concerns regarding the future of blockchain technology. In their new report, the EESC advised that public measures should be taken in order to ensure that blockchain's potential as a groundbreaking infrastructure for the social economy remains available and accessible to everyone. EESC: Blockchain Technology Must […] дальше »
2019-8-2 17:12 | |
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Facebook removes campaign with ties to Saudi Arabian government
Facebook has removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages associated with individuals connected to the Saudi Arabian government as part of its ongoing fight to curtail coordinated inauthentic behavior on the platform. дальше »
2019-8-2 11:43 | |
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Walmart might launch its own stablecoin after Facebook’s Libra comes under fire
Walmart, one of the world’s leading retail giants, may have plans to launch its own fiat-backed stablecoin. This development emerges after the social media giant, Facebook, warned that its cryptocurrency project, Libra, may be put on hold. дальше »
2019-8-2 10:33 | |
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Facebook open-sources APIs to help fight child exploitation and terrorist propaganda
Facebook today announced it’s open-sourcing two technologies that help it curb the spread of problematic content like child exploitation, terrorist propaganda, or graphic violence online. These technologies aid the social network in detecting identical and nearly identical photos and video in order to weed out content that’s been flagged as being in violation of its policies. дальше »
2019-8-2 08:50 | |
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Edward Snowden to Reveal How Social Media Spies on Users
Whistleblower Edward Snowden is back, and he is about to share more of his deepest and darkest secrets in a new tell-all memoir. Snowden, a former CIA employee, has written a new book aptly entitled “Permanent Record. дальше »
2019-8-2 20:45 | |
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Study: Majority of online gamers have experienced both harassment and friendship
A study has shone a light on how many gamers have experienced harassment and hate while playing online games — and it’s a staggeringly high number. Still, it’s encouraging to see the nastiness has been balanced (at least to a degree) by positive interactions, such as burgeoning friendships and finding accepting communities. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:58 | |
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Criminologist: Trump acts like a criminal when denying climate change
While much of the world now recognizes the need for immediate action, there are still those who question the scientific consensus on climate change and deter efforts to tackle it. As might be expected, they have the attention of US President Donald Trump and his Republican administration. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Crypto Shouldn’t & Can’t Be Banned, Say Politicians: Why?
Bitcoin and crypto are finally entering the mainstream political discourse. The launch of Facebook’s Libra lit somewhat a fire under the rear of politicians the world over, mandating them, along with other economic and social commentators, to address the issues that the Silicon Valley-backed cryptocurrency could bring. дальше »
2019-7-31 14:00 | |
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Chinese Bitcoin Mining Giant Files For $200 Million US IPO: Report
The Chinese maker of Bitcoin mining hardware Canaan Creative is allegedly seeking to go public in the U. S. Per a report which appeared on a Chinese social media platform, Canaan has already filed the application documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-7-31 13:45 | |
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LunarCRUSH + Goren Holm Ventures Announce Partnership
Cryptocurrency social data AI provider, LunarCRUSH, and fintech and blockchain-focused venture studio Goren Holm Ventures (GHV) to work together on instilling confidence in crypto markets for retail and enterprise customers. дальше »
2019-7-31 01:00 | |
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Testing Haven, OB1’s New Social Media and Crypto Marketplace App
On Monday, OB1, the development team who created the crypto-infused marketplace Openbazaar, launched a new platform called Haven. The application is a mobile version of the Openbazaar marketplace, but also includes social media, end-to-end encrypted messaging, and noncustodial wallet services for a variety of digital assets. дальше »
2019-7-30 22:30 | |
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Facebook Warns of “No Assurance” Libra will be made Available on Time, if “At all”
In the risk factors section of the Q2 report, the social media said that it recognizes the significance of the pushback from regulators and lawmakers since the project was announced in June. “Libra has drawn significant scrutiny from governments and regulators in multiple jurisdictions and we expect that scrutiny to continue,” Facebook said in its […] дальше »
2019-7-30 17:06 | |
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Video: F U, Instagram — here’s how to delete or deactivate your account
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Ugh, Instagram. I remember when the social network was fun, when it was just filled with cool pictures and didn’t know anyone on there. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:15 | |
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Facebook Could ‘Pull The Plug’ On Libra, New Statement Reveals
Since Facebook’s announcement of its plan to launch a global currency in the form of a cryptocurrency called Libra, financial regulators across the world have spat fire and brimstone at the social media company. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:12 | |
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‘Arrogant’ Facebook Sabotaged Itself With Libra Approach, Claims Ripple Chief
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stated that the high level of scrutiny that Facebook has invited from regulators and policymakers with regards to the Libra cryptocurrency efforts is of the social media giant’s own making. дальше »
2019-7-30 14:24 | |
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Facebook Admits Libra Crypto Project May Never Launch
Since its inception, Facebook’s foray into crypto has been under fire from all sides. The reaction to Libra was unsurprising really given the social media giant’s poor track record when it comes to data protection and security. дальше »
2019-7-30 11:25 | |
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Libra may be canceled due to regulatory concerns, Facebook tells investors
Facebook has warned investors that its highly anticipated, and much-contested cryptocurrency project, Libra, may never get off the ground. Libra’s May 2019 debut brought to an end nearly a year of speculation that Facebook was quietly building a cryptocurrency, with the social media giant unveiling a permissioned payments blockchain for its 2. дальше »
2019-7-30 10:15 | |
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Capital One data breach compromises 106 million customers’ personal data
US-based bank, Capital One, revealed last night a data breach that exposed data of exposed the data of 106 million credit card applicants including names, phone numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. дальше »
2019-7-30 08:05 | |
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Square Crypto Reveals Hyper-Focus on Bitcoin Development for Payments
It’s early days for Square Crypto. The bitcoin-focused arm of Jack Dorsey’s payments company Square has been extremely mysterious about their role in the crypto ecosystem, but the team has begun to tip their hand. дальше »
2019-7-30 22:15 | |
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SmartX Technology: Decentralized Social Entertainment Blockchain
One of the developmental challenges for industrialization and blockchain technology is the issue of transaction speed. Even though some blockchain networks expand purely based on block size increase, the method is not desirable. дальше »
2019-7-29 21:09 | |
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BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Goes AWOL Amidst CFTC Probe
An otherwise active social media personality, BitMEX CEO and co-founder Arthur Hayes has gone silent on Twitter for more than two weeks. Is it due to the ongoing CFTC investigation? His disappearance coincides with a probe launched by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against BitMEX. дальше »
2019-7-29 20:30 | |
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LinkedIn fixed a flaw that let someone post a job opening for Google’s CEO position
LinkedIn has closed a loophole that allowed almost anyone to post a job listing on company pages without any authorization. Netherlands-based recruiter Michel Rijnders discovered the problem and posted his findings on the Microsoft-owned professional social network. дальше »
2019-7-29 08:11 | |
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Cryptocurrency Market Watch: Is The Crypto Winter Still Far From Over?
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies by market capitalization made a downward correction after spiking in the month of June. Nonetheless, Mati Greenspan, senior market analyst at social trading network eToro seems unperturbed by the downward price trend. дальше »
2019-7-28 15:43 | |
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Here’s how to delete or temporarily hide your YouTube account
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Tired of Facebook too? We’ve got a guide for that. Oh, and Instagram? Yep, here’s how to delete that too. дальше »
2019-7-27 12:00 | |
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Facebook’s “Cryptocurrency” Doesn’t Look Like It’s Winning Over the Public…
A number of surveys have indicated that most US and UK adults couldn’t care less about Facebook’s so-called cryptocurrency. Not only do they suggest that people won’t bother to use Libra but that those surveyed remain understandably sceptical of the social media company following recent scandals. дальше »
2019-7-27 00:00 | |
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Justin Sun Issues Strange Apology in Wake of Warren Buffett Debacle
Justin Sun, who is in San Francisco, made a very strange post on Chinese social media site Weibo today. Repeatedly apologizing for his recent “over-marketing,” Sun praised China’s brand of socialism. дальше »
2019-7-25 03:20 | |
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Nintendo and Tencent to Shed Light on Risky China Switch Launch
Following rife speculation, the partnership between Nintendo and Tencent to bring the Switch console to China has shifted up a gear. As reported by Niko Partners Analyst Daniel Ahmad and in a joint announcement on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Tencent’s senior VP Steven Ma and Nintendo senior executive officer Satoru Shibata will take to […] The post Nintendo and Tencent to Shed Light on Risky China Switch Launch appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-25 00:30 | |
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Swiss Data Protection Watchdog Awaits Official Details On Facebook’s Libra Project
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) said it is still waiting to hear from Facebook regarding its supposed oversight of Libra, the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-25 23:09 | |
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Facebook's Communication Breakdown With Swiss Data Privacy Regulator
After announcing that the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) would assist in overseeing the Libra Association, the FDPIC stated Facebook hadn't contacted the agency regarding any details related to the association or the Libra project. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:04 | |
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Facebook gets away with $5B FTC fine for leaking your data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped a $5 billion fine on Facebook in wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its other data leaks. In an agreement filed today, the FTC has also ordered the social network to make privacy-related changes to avoid such mishaps in the future. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:08 | |
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Facebook Libra Targeted by Sophisticated Phishing Scammers
It’s not only regulators that are hampering Facebook’s crypto party. Now, somewhat ironically, the social media giant is dealing with Facebook Libra impersonators as well. Fake Facebook Libra Ads Surge As if Zuckerberg and his team didn’t have enough to contend with as governments around the world scramble to halt the project. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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Facebook Libra Inspires a Wave of New Online Scams
Online criminals are impersonating as the representative of Facebook to lure victims into buying the social media platform’s yet-to-release cryptocurrency, Libra. According to the Washington Post, scammers lately ran ads through a dozen on fake accounts, pages, and groups across Facebook and Instagram, presenting themselves as the official hubs of Libra. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:00 | |
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Study: Humans’ racial biases extend even to black and white robots
If you do a quick Google search for ‘robot,’ you’ll be faced with a wall of white robots. According to a recent study called “Robots and Racism,” human’s tendency to stereotype racial bias is seeping into the world of robotics. дальше »
2019-7-24 14:18 | |
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Fake Libra Ads, Websites ‘Offering’ Facebook’s Cryptocurrency At A ‘Discount’
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project has been heavily scrutinized by governments throughout the world. Regulatory authorities have asked the American social media firm to provide more information regarding its crypto project, while some lawmakers have requested that... дальше »
2019-7-24 13:44 | |
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Facebook releases AI-powered tools to map the world
Facebook today released a bunch of machine learning-powered tools to help create maps of the world. The company’s tools, called Map with AI, will help the community-based OpenStreetMap organization to create crowd-sourced maps easily. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:30 | |
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Facebook And Instagram See Influx Of Libra Scams
Though the social media giant has been able to remove many of the Facebook and Instagram accounts claiming to sell the not-yet-available Libra, some US regulators have taken the spread of Libra scams as another piece of evidence that Mark Zuckerberg and company are not fit to launch their own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:17 | |
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Facebook’s Libra: A Gift To Ripple?
Despite predictions of its impending death, XRP experienced a brief bull run after the social media giant announced its long-awaited cryptocurrency. While other digital assets also rose, XRP’s performance was less expected, if only because Ripple and its token are widely considered to be among Libra’s closest competitors. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:03 | |
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Facebook’s Libra raises more red flags after fake FB, Instagram accounts advertise its sale online
Facebook’s foray into the cryptoverse has been the talk of the town, largely owing to the never-ending list of complications that may end up further delaying its 2020 launch. The social media giant, which was already skating on thin ice before, is in trouble again after it was discovered that several pages and accounts on Facebook […] The post Facebook’s Libra raises more red flags after fake FB, Instagram accounts advertise its sale online appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-23 17:00 | |
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Facebook Still Being Blamed For Bitcoin Price Pullback
The fallout from last week’s US senate hearings on Facebook’s Libra project is still being felt across the crypto ecosystem. Many are blaming the social media giant for Bitcoin’s recent correction but in reality it is just part of the natural rhythm of the market. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:45 | |
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Facebook forced to take action against fraudsters peddling fake Libra
It’s barely been a month since Facebook unleashed its cryptocurrency Libra into the wild and published its whitepaper. But already, the social media giant has been forced to address a growing number of fake communications associated to its digital asset. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:44 | |
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Fake Libra Peddlers LOL-Swarm Facebook for Discount Crypto Scam
Numerous fake accounts, groups, and pages operated by fraudsters have swamped Facebook and Instagram to mispresent themselves as the official hubs for the social media giant’s upcoming Libra crypto, the Washington Post reported today. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:03 | |
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Money and Democracy: How the Elite Manipulated Ledgers and Created a Social Ranking System
Money is one of the most important but least understood manmade tools in existence. For more than 5,000 years humans have used a tool of exchange called money to facilitate trade. During this timespan, the evolution of money has evolved into a system of information, a social contract, and a ranking system. дальше »
2019-7-22 05:00 | |
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