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What If We Get Online Privacy Right? A Glimpse of 2035

Here’s what a day in the life would look like if we nail privacy infrastructure, fix the policy and squash the forces behind that “creepy feeling.” This post is part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week.

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Virginia Governor Signs Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Virginia is the second state in the U.S. to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. “The Hash” panel discusses the roles of states, the federal government and big tech companies with regard to protecting consumer data.

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Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins

A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills.

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Australian Crypto Scam Reports Rose Almost 200% in 2018

Australia saw a surge in reports of scams involving cryptocurrencies last year, according to the country's consumer watchdog.

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Bitcoin Could Impact Credit Unions, Report Says

Credit unions may one day find some of their core functions replicated by bitcoin, a new report suggests.

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US CFPB: We Will Continue to Monitor Bitcoin

CoinDesk speaks to the CFPB regarding its most recent warning to US bitcoin consumers.

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US CFPB Now Accepting Complaints Against Bitcoin Businesses

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now receive consumer complaints against bitcoin businesses.

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Stripe: Bitcoin Has Future in Global Payments if Issues Solved

The payments processor examined bitcoin and weighed its potential impact on the world's payment network.

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Why The Bitcoin Industry Must Recognise Its Responsibilities

The biggest lesson of the fall of Mt. Gox and Flexcoin is that customers must be better protected.

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