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r/GirlGamers memes help women and non-binary gamers deal with harassment

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Although societal stereotypes have you believing the gaming industry is an arena of masculinity for men-only, women actually make up almost half of video game players. дальше »

2019-8-12 13:11


Twitch streamer plans ‘SlutStream’ to combat sexual online harassment

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Today, KaceyTron, a longtime gaming streamer with almost half a million followers on Twitch, is raising awareness about the realities of online sexual harassment by organizing a “SlutStream” where women gamers will reunite together to reclaim the meaning of “slut” — an insult often hurled at female gamers. дальше »

2019-7-30 11:58


Police demand access to sexual assault survivors’ phones — or have their case dropped

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. In April 2019, police in the UK introduced new consent forms asking sexual assault survivors for permission to access their personal information stored on their phones. дальше »

2019-7-23 15:01


Google has removed 7 ‘stalkerware’ apps from its Play Store

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast, a cybersecurity company, found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, children, or partner. дальше »

2019-7-18 17:39


Domestic abusers are using easily accessible apps to stalk and control their victims

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Hollywood has us believing that spyware technology is only used by secret-agent hackers who plant tracking devices in car wheels or in the soles of shoes. дальше »

2019-7-16 14:52


Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. With female sexuality being a taboo topic, Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and provide a safe space for survivors. дальше »

2019-7-15 17:22


Controversial Crypto Guru John McAfee is Willing to Support Cuba’s Cryptocurrency Creation

Days after revealing that it was considering adopting crypto to boost its finances and beat the US-imposed trade embargo, the Cuban government seems to have found an unlikely. John McAfee, a fugitive tech and cybersecurity guru and entrepreneur, tweeted his support for the initiative, saying he would be willing to help develop it. Six days […] дальше »

2019-7-10 21:52


Bakkt To Launch Mobile Payment App Soon After Bitcoin Futures Release

Since last year, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) floated a payment and trading system known as Bakkt. The ICE also owns the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with Bakkt as a subsidiary. The Bakkt platform is a properly regulated space that serves individuals as well as institutions by offering them services that help support and secure […] дальше »

2019-6-22 21:02


Facebook signs major partners for its cryptocurrency network and it still sounds terrible

Facebook has begun assembling a who’s who of big tech companies to back its soon to be unveiled cryptocurrency, GlobalCoin. The likes of Mastercard, Visa, Uber, and PayPal are all backing the social media giant’s upcoming digital coin due to be unveiled later this month, and officially rolled out next year, reports The Wall St Journal. дальше »

2019-6-14 11:49


Blockchain Solutions Stack Provider ARK Launches ARK Deployer to Simplify Blockchain Creation

All-in-one blockchain solution platform, ARK has announced the debut of its ARK Deployer, a 3-step simplified process to launch a custom blockchain in minutes. 3-Step to Launch The simplistic and intuitive user interface of the platform suggests that anyone can utilize the ARK Deployer regardless of their level of expertise, by simply manipulating the parameters to suit their needs in a 3-step process that involves preparation, customization, and deployment. дальше »

2019-6-3 13:02


Bitbond Small Business Loan Company Gets Legal Approval to Launch Security Token Offering (STO)

Small Scale Loan provider Bitbond is raising €3.5 million up in a Security Token Offering (STO) to help SMEs in Asia. This denotes the first STO to be endorsed by German administrative body BaFin. As a private venture involved in loan provision, Bitbond boasts of facilitating business loans worth over €13 million to support SMEs […] дальше »

2019-5-30 01:10


BitMEX: HDR Global Trading donates to MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative supporting cryptocurrency research

HDR Global Trading, a company that owns and operates BitMEX, announced their support for research into cryptocurrencies by MIT’s Digital Currency initiative through a donation. The recent blog by BitMEX explained MIT’s research will try to help develop and better the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »

2019-5-28 20:53


How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »

2019-5-23 15:13


Ron Paul: The U.S. Dollar Is In a Bubble, Bitcoin An Alternative

Former US presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul is a regular critic of the United States Federal Reserve and of the country’s economic policy. In the past, the libertarian politician has spoken out in support of cryptocurrencies, suggesting that making the digital assets exempt from taxation could help avoid a “Fed-created recession. дальше »

2019-5-22 04:01


How the messaging app ‘bthere’ became a sexual assault prevention tool

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the app bthere wants to combat and prevent sexual assault on college campuses using group messages and geolocation tracking. дальше »

2019-5-21 17:52


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Binance Survey Reveals 65% Would Donate to Anti-Craig Wright Legal Fund

Two-thirds of cryptocurrency users would back a fundraising initiative to help those being sued by self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright. Zhao Scheme Gets Majority Support In a survey, Changpeng Zhao, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, asked followers whether they would back his plan to use the Blockchain to create a fund for legal fees and associated costs. дальше »

2019-5-8 01:00


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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means

The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »

2019-4-27 01:30