Internet
US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet
The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against Russia peeling off to form its own network.
How Bitcoin Is Being Adopted Faster Than the Internet in the 2000s
In today’s Chart of the Day segment, Christine Lee pays homage to Bitcoin on-chain analyst Will Woo by presenting a chart he published last year illustrating bitcoin's adoption rate outpacing that of the internet in the early 2000s. Plus, a look into BTC’s short-term trading range amid negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
National Security at Stake With Biden's Crypto Executive Order
The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world.
Elon Musk Steps Up to Save Ukraine's Internet, but Details Are Sparse
The tech billionaire activated his Starlink satellite internet service in the country and said terminals needed to access the service are on the way.
Internet Privacy Is an Inalienable Right
Digicash inventor David Chaum weighs in on the founding principles Web 3 needs. This post is part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week series.
Multiple Mining Pools Are Facing Connectivity Issues
Some of the world’s biggest mining pools are facing severe disruptions.
New Crypto Connectivity Startup Eyes Telecom Partnerships
The founder of GIANT says the protocol will essentially tokenize cellular bandwidth.
The Metaverse Is Coming, Companies Need to Prepare
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry are experimenting with the virtual economy, but they could be doing so much more.
Crypto Alluring User-Owned Networks
"The Hash" team discusses the burgeoning world of user-owned networks: World Mobile is rolling out a mesh network to bring internet connectivity to Tanzania, former Apple CEO Gil Amelio joins the Cirus blockchain-powered data ownership project as an adviser, and A16z leads a Helium token-powered decentralized telecommunications project. With the rise of decentralized token-incentivized models that provide real-world services, is crypto at the tipping point for these networks to actually work?
