Privacy
Cybersecurity Warning: NYT Reports the US is Losing to Hackers
A New York Times report criticized the United States for failing to build up its defensive cyber campaigns, leaving it vulnerable to foreign misinformation campaigns and hackers. CoinDesk’s privacy reporter Ben Powers discusses the implications of the recent rash of hacking, and what it means for the future of global security.
How a Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Trying to Expand Privacy for Crypto Users
Why is the IRS trying to keep this case out of court? Because it may have widespread implications for privacy laws involving cryptocurrency users if the IRS loses.
Apple's iOS Privacy Updates Draw Criticism from Facebook, Snap
Facebook, Snap, Unity, and others are speaking out against privacy updates to Apple's iOS, claiming that increased privacy measures will interfere with their business models. The Hash team weighs in on the future of privacy and advertising, including the use of decentralized, smart contract-based advertising through Brave, an open source web browser.
US Senate Bill Re-Introduces Suspicious Activity Reports for Social Media
The bill would create “suspicious transmission activity reports” for tech platforms.
How Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Will Improve Technology Across Bitcoin’s Software Stack
Scaling, privacy and custody software will all benefit from Bitcoin’s biggest upgrade in years.
US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin
Prosecutors allege the couple intended for the stolen personal information to be used in crime.
DeFi Privacy Is Getting a Boost From Polkadot Parachain Manta Network
Manta Network will build MantaSwap now that it has closed a $1.1 million funding round.
Geopolitics at Stake in US Response to China's Digital Yuan: Report
From privacy to political power, China’s digital yuan will have far-reaching implications.
We Have Entered the Age of Anonymous Crypto
Spurred by an information crisis and compounding global unrest, privacy has entered public consciousness.
Social Networks Are the Next Big Decentralization Opportunity
We have the core tech to enable radically more ethical and beneficial social media networks. Here's what we'll need.
