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Encryption Standards Threatened Under Pretext of Battling Coronavirus
Governments around the world have been trying for some time to bypass encryption and backdoor messaging apps. End-to-end encryption was preventing authorities from stopping terrorist attacks, we were told, and personal privacy had to be sacrificed for the greater good. Now, as the coronavirus spreads through the world, the powers-that-be claim public health is being […]
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The Promise and Reality of Blockchain’s Role in Global Elections
E-voting systems, based on blockchain tech: Would they really help to make elections more trusted or is it another utopian dream?
Sen. Loeffler Under Fire for Improper Trading After Coronavirus Hearing
After a private senate hearing on COVID-19, Loeffler reportedly dumped millions worth of stock while also purchasing shares in a distributed work solutions company
US Government Sanctions Two Chinese Nationals in Connection With Lazarus Group Hack
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned two Chinese nationals accused of laundering cryptocurrency that was stolen in a 2018 crypto exchange hack, in connection with Lazarus Group
New Jersey Introduces Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies at State Level
A new bill introduced by a NJ assemblywoman would make it illegal for crypto firms to operate in the state without a business license
India’s Citizens Will Vote With Blockchain, Election Commissioner Says
Indian electoral officials are working on a blockchain-based voting system to increase voter participation
Bakkt to the Senate: How Loeffler Became One of Crypto’s Most Influential
From Bakkt CEO to U.S. Senator for the state of Georgia, Kelly Loeffler is poised to become crypto’s highest-placed political proponent and is #3 on the #CointelegraphTop100
US Intelligence Community Sees Crypto As a Threat to the Greenback
The U.S. intelligence community is racing to anticipate developments that could usurp the dollar’s global dominance
Bitcoin and Doomsday Preppers — Would Crypto Have Any Survival Value If SHTF?
As so-called “doomsday prepping” grows in popularity thanks to news of coronavirus lockdown in Chinese cities, red flag gun laws and rampant Fed stimulus in the U.S., preparedness enthusiasts are asking about the viability of bitcoin in a SHTF situation. From cautious, light investor, to vehement denigrator of the “NSA-created surveillance money,” there is no […]
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