Decentralized Search Engine ‘Presearch’ Becomes Default Option on European Android Devices
Google is adding private, decentralized search engine Presearch as a default option on all new and factory-reset Android devices sold across the U.K. and Europe. With nearly 70% of smartphone owners in Europe using Android’s operating system, could Presearch erode Google’s dominance in the search engine market?
Chainlink Integrates Weather Data From the Google Cloud
Chainlink, a leading provider of data feeds to blockchain-based smart contracts, has now fully added decentralized weather data from the Google Cloud. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for Chainlink's "sophisticated integration of data into decentralized systems" as the latest example of the real-world meeting blockchain technology.
China Continues E-CNY Pilot, Google Allows Crypto Advertising
China’s e-CNY trials continue. Google allows crypto advertising back, and Oscar Mayer rolls out “hot doge” sale. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Google Allows Crypto Ads in US if Firms Meet Regulatory Requirements
Google’s new U.S. crypto ad policy kicks in Wednesday, allowing ads related to bitcoin and other crypto on its platform, but only if the firms behind them have been registered with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or a federal or state-chartered banking regulator. "The Hash" team discusses how Google's latest move fits into the muddy evolution of crypto advertising.
Google Allows Crypto Ads in US With Restrictions
Firms must be registered with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network or a federally or state-chartered banking regulator.
Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Price' Reach 7-Month Low
From a contrarian standpoint, low levels of crowd chatter on the Internet may be a sign that bitcoin market sentiment can't get much worse.
Freedom of Speech? Trump Sues Social Media Giants Over Censorship
In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.
Google to Limit UK Financial Ads to FCA-Approved Companies
As of Aug. 30, Google will require advertisers to demonstrate that they are authorised by the FCA or qualify for one of the limited exemptions.
The Impact of Google Delaying Chrome's Cookie-Blocking Privacy Plan
Google is delaying its long-promised efforts to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser to 2023. The tech giant aims to kill cookies in Chrome and replace it with a system called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC). "The Hash" panel explores data privacy and implications for blockchain tech.
Alibaba, Google Among More Than 300 Companies Seeking Singapore Crypto Licenses
Companies apply under the Payment Services Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework for companies handling activities relating to digital assets, including payments and trading.
