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Edward Snowden used Bitcoin to buy servers for 2013 mass surveillance leak
Edward Snowden, the notorious American whistleblower, has confirmed he relied on the censorship resistance of Bitcoin to help leak data to journalists in 2013. Snowden made headlines across the globe after leaking highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) when he was a CIA employee and subcontractor. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:16 | |
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India is still hounding WhatsApp to make its messages traceable
The privacy vs. security battle is heating up in India. The Indian government has once again asked WhatsApp to “digitally fingerprint” every message sent on its platform without breaking its encryption, according to The Economic Times. дальше »
2019-6-18 09:52 | |
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Remember MySpace? Underestimate Facebook Crypto at Your Own Peril
By CCN Markets: When it comes to what’s gone wrong with Big Tech, the only surprise you would expect is if Facebook was missing from the list. From data privacy violations to aiding genocide to enhancing the spread of fake news, the social media giant has become a global ignominy. дальше »
2019-6-16 18:37 | |
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Top 4 Privacy Altcoins you Might not Know About
A lot of cryptocurrency users are always looking for more privacy or even anonymity when transacting online. The top cryptocurrencies do not provide this functionality, which is why privacy-oriented altcoins tend to do quite well. дальше »
2019-6-15 20:00 | |
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Visa, Paypal Say They’ll Pay $10 Million to Run ‘Facebook Coin’ – Report
Big companies like Visa and PayPal are reportedly willing to pay millions for the privilege of running a node on the Facebook cryptocurrency network. Facebook’s foray into crypto has been met with mixed reaction. дальше »
2019-6-14 08:30 | |
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Facebook finally faces GDPR lawsuit after getting shot down in Austrian court
A GDPR case against Facebook, launched by Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems, has been deemed legal under EU law after the Austrian Supreme Court’s ruling, ComputerWeekly reports. Why is this a big deal? Because Facebook has been trying to block this case for five years, and winning a ruling against one of the richest companies in the world is huge news. дальше »
2019-6-12 18:06 | |
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100 Bitcoin (BTC) Community Members of Wasabi Wallet Make The Biggest CoinJoin Payment Ever
The community behind Wasabi Wallet, a Bitcoin app focused on privacy, has recently reunited a total of 100 people in order to execute a CoinJoin, which is what happens when a Bitcoin transaction is joint by many people in order to make it a single transaction. As you may well know, Bitcoin is very far […] дальше »
2019-6-11 02:57 | |
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Privacy Coin GRIN Plans for Its First Hard Fork Upgrade Around Middle of July
The developers behind the Grin project have finally decided on a date for the first hard fork of the project. According to Quentin Le Sceller, one of the core devs and also software engineer at BlockCypher, the new upgrade will happen on July. дальше »
2019-6-6 03:57 | |
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Bitcoin Future Is the Second Most Traded Asset at the CME (Measured by High Volume/Open Interest Ratio)
Bitcoin Futures occupy the second spot as the most heavily traded asset on CME when the assets are measured by the volume/open interest ratio. Bitcoin Futures have a volume/open interest ratio of 303%, which is higher than the others except for the E-mini Dow ($5) Future that recorded 333%. дальше »
2019-6-3 15:49 | |
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EY Releases 'Nightfall' Protocol For Private Ethereum Transactions
Taking advantage of zero knowledge proofs, auditing service Ernst & Young has released its Nightfall code that enables users to send transactions with "complete privacy" when using standard ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:01 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:41 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths, The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:41 | |
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Five Keys to Inner Strength From Five Years in Prison
October 1, 2018, marked five years since I was imprisoned. My physical surroundings today are ironically similar to what they were after my arrest back in 2013. I’m in the SHU again (Special Housing Unit, aka “the hole”). дальше »
2019-5-29 22:50 | |
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How Facebook’s GlobalCoin Will Probably Ruin Everything Good About Crypto
Facebook is finally admitting that they are pursuing the implementation of a digital currency dubbed “GlobalCoin”. If you’re familiar with Facebook (you have heard of Facebook, right?), you probably know they aren’t the most reputable when it comes to protecting user privacy. дальше »
2019-5-26 19:04 | |
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Block.one Releases EOSIO Explorer Interface to Improve Developer Experience
EOSIO Labs, an innovation hub established by Block. one announced the release of its EOSIO Explorer. The Explorer is a new web-based graphical user interface that is designed to help improve the experience of developers when interacting and monitoring EOS apps and networks during the development stage. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:19 | |
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Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Binance Jersey Review: GBP/EUR Fiat-Crypto Exchange Guide 2019
Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (also known as CZ) and rose to prominence during the 2017 crypto bull run when prices of crypto assets reached spectacular new heights. In that short time, Binance has managed to become the largest crypto asset exchange by trade volume and made its founder, CZ, a kind […] Binance Jersey Review: GBP/EUR Fiat-Crypto Exchange Guide 2019 was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-5-14 17:29 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Privacy comes at cost only when privacy techniques are expensive, claims former BTC developer
In a recent discussion, Claudia Diaz, a Professor at the University of Leuven, and Peter Todd, early Bitcoin Core Developer, teamed up on the sidelines of the Magical Crypto Conference 2019 to talk about Bitcoin’s crypto-anarchist image and privacy issues. дальше »
2019-5-14 22:30 | |
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Here’s why I’m genuinely excited about GitHub’s new package registry
Fridays are frequently used by companies to bury bad news. By announcing dismal sales figures and privacy SNAFUs when everyone has left the newsroom (either in body or in mind), they can avoid the attention and scrutiny they’d otherwise get on literally any other day of the working week. дальше »
2019-5-13 11:49 | |
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Binance vs Bittrex: Crypto Exchange Comparison, Which Is Best?
Not all exchanges are created equally. There are certain crypto exchanges which have features that make the trading experience safer, easier and more enjoyable for their users. Typically, as a result, the best cryptocurrency exchanges have the highest volumes and subsequently charge blockchain projects huge fees for listing. дальше »
2019-5-13 18:18 | |
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To DeFi or Not DeFi: The Latest on Ethereum’s Dilemma from ConsenSys’ Ethereal Summit NY
Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency and for good reason – when it was released, smart contracts were just beginning and Ethereum offered more than being a currency. It offered the world a new way to look at applications, a way to decentralize them and to usher in a new era of privacy and application […] дальше »
2019-5-11 17:41 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Eyes Research on Privacy Coin Monero’s Traceability
By CCN: Vitalik Buterin has expressed an interest in incorporating privacy features into Ethereum. He is partial to the ZK-SNARKS technology that is used in privacy coin Zcash. Nonetheless, his senses appear to be particularly keen about any developments surrounding privacy protocols. дальше »
2019-5-11 05:30 | |
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Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Deloitte at Ethereal Summit: Enterprise Blockchain Adoption Depends On Data Privacy
Deloitte’s business is to know business: and corporations will begin incorporating blockchain into their business models when they know how their data is shared on the ledger, representatives from one of the world’s largest accountancy and advisory firms said today. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:01 | |
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Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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Sundar Pichai Says Google Committed to Protect User’s Privacy
At a time when people are becoming increasingly interested in knowing how social media platforms and other firms handle their personal data, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has revealed that though the search engine giant uses people’s data to give them the best experience, they still put in much efforts to protect users’ privacy, according toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-9 15:00 | |
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eToro Review [2019] – The Complete Beginner’s Guide
The software platform, eToro pioneered and popularized the concept of social trading when it introduced its Open Book social trading platform in 2010 with its key feature of “copy-trading.” This innovation at the intersection between social networking and financial trading has opened up new and profitable ways for people to invest in both traditional financial markets […] eToro Review [2019] – The Complete Beginner’s Guide was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-5-9 13:59 | |
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Monero’s Transaction Count For XMR Is Currently At Its All-Time High Right Now
Breaking: Monero’s Transaction Count Is Currently At Its All-Time High Right Now Privacy coin Monero [XMR] — that is designed to not only provide users with a high level of security but also comes laden with a structural framework that allows it to scale-up as and when required — has just recorded its all-time high […] дальше »
2019-5-2 19:32 | |
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Bitcoin Core 0.18.0 Release: Here’s What’s New
Today, May 2, 2019, marks the official release of Bitcoin Core 0. 18. 0, the 18th generation of Bitcoin’s original software client launched by Satoshi Nakomoto almost 10 years ago, and still the dominant Bitcoin implementation on the network today. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:02 | |
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Is Modern-Day Messaging Privacy At Stake?
Security breaches are not something new when it comes to the Internet. Nearly all online users are widely believed to spend over 45% of their time in the messaging platforms, whilst the risk of private data leaks remains very high. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:31 | |
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Algory, Enabling Traders to Stay Ahead With Its Cryptoscanner & News Aggregator Tools
Today, for the first time in history, we have access to round the clock news right at our fingertips. The internet has created a new environment which never sleeps, and there’s a vast array of news and social sources at our disposal. дальше »
2019-5-1 18:24 | |
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BitMart Labs Will Co-Host 2019 Block Plus Summit Series 2 during New York City Blockchain Week
On May 11, BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator launched by BitMart Exchange, will Co-host the 2019 Block Plus Summit Series 2 in New York during the New York City Blockchain Week when the Consensus will take place. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:10 | |
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NEO Token Payment Now Available in Stores Via Apple and Samsung Pay
NEO Smart Economy has partnered with Zeux to allow people to use the cryptocurrency when paying for goods and services via Apple and Samsung Pay. Zeux is a Fintech company that allows users to convert their cryptocurrencies to fiat and pay for products and services. дальше »
2019-4-29 15:19 | |
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The Best Secure Browsers for Private Browsing in 2019
More and more, the free and open Internet that we remember is becoming the ultimate surveillance network. Between governments spying on us and online marketers gathering and selling our data, it makes sense for us to do everything we can to protect our privacy when we are online. дальше »
2019-4-24 15:49 | |
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Out of Testnet and Into Alpha: Lightning Labs’ Desktop Application Is Live
Lightning Labs just released an alpha version of its Lightning Network wallet. The desktop application is now compatible with Bitcoin’s mainnet and it leverages Neutrino (the protocol, not the analytics company acquired by Coinbase) to give users a lightweight option to “control their own funds,” as opposed to running a full node or trusting a third party to play custodian. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:38 | |
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Blockfolio Embraces Preventive Privacy As It Debuts Exchange Integration
In the crypto industry, few things are as sacrosanct as the privacy of your transactions. That doesn’t mean they’re always anonymous: as Robert Mueller’s long-anticipated report detailed, Russian hackers interfering in the last U. дальше »
2019-4-23 21:15 | |
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Facebook Scandals Could Hit Hardest Yet with First Profits Fall Since 2015
By CCN. com: Facebook’s annus horribilis looks like it will continue unabated, with the social media giant likely to experience its first quarterly drop in earnings since 2015. Despite recording a $3bn turnover increase, analysts expect the company to report a profit reduction from $5 billion in Q1 2018 to $4. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:35 | |
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ExpressVPN Tightens Network Security by Getting Rid of Server Hard Drives
Leading VPN service provider ExpressVPN has rolled out a new platform for customers who aren’t willing to give an inch when it comes to their online privacy and security. Dubbed TrustedServer, this new server platform runs on system memory without having to rely on local storage devices. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:59 | |
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11 aspects to consider when adopting smart home technologies
With smart home technologies constantly growing in popularity, there are several things consumers should understand about these devices in regards to features and long-term benefits, as well as potential issues or privacy risks. дальше »
2019-4-19 12:00 | |
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Tor or VPN – Which is Best for Security, Privacy & Anonymity? [2019]
When it comes to protecting your privacy online, VPNs are the most commonly-used weapon. According to an August 27, 2018 report by GO-Globe. com nearly 25% of Internet users had used a VPN at least once in the preceding 30 days. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:19 | |
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WhatsApp finally lets you prevent people from adding you to their shitty groups
WhatsApp’s group conversations can be awfully annoying when you’re dragged into them without your consent. It’s finally rolled out a fix for that, in the form of a new setting that lets you choose who can add you to group chats – and thankfully, there’s also a way to put a stop to this nonsense entirely. дальше »
2019-4-3 10:00 | |
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How a Large Cash for Bitcoin Deal Goes Down
AJ is a British bitcoin miner who loves privacy and hates KYC. When he needs cash to pay his bills, he meets bitcoin buyers in person. EZ is a full-time bitcoin trader who spends his days driving from city to city buying and selling BTC. дальше »
2019-4-3 09:33 | |
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Facebook announces a long-overdue transparency tool for News Feed
Over the weekend, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sounded the alarm, calling for increased government regulation for internet platforms — including his own. Facebook, as you may have heard, has run into a few issues in recent years that would make it an unlikely advocate for this sort of regulation. дальше »
2019-4-2 04:21 | |
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Brave CEO Says The Company Won’t Sell Out To Facebook
Brave, the renowned crypto-powered privacy browser, has been quietly dispelling speculation around the notion that it will be acquired by Facebook or another large company. The discussion was sparked last week when Brave CFO Holli Bohren was asked about the possibility of selling the company. дальше »
2019-4-1 19:45 | |
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