Privacy
Privacy Group Slams California Bill That Would Put Health Records on the Blockchain
EFF said the bill is a serious threat to citizens' privacy; the immutability of a blockchain means false diagnoses can't be erased.
TikTok and the Great Firewall of America
U.S. politicians say TikTok is a threat to Americans' privacy. But can we trust Silicon Valley giants to behave any better?
Zephyr Teachout: Take Back the Economy From Economists
Law professor Zephyr Teachout discusses the recent antitrust hearings, how power impacts privacy and the "parallel governments" that Big Tech has created.
Central Banks Are Privacy Providers of Last Resort
If central banks issue digital currencies, they'll be thrown into a debate about financial privacy in the modern era. Is that what they want?
Community Behind Privacy-Focused Smart Contract Forges Ahead After Settlement
The open-source Secret Network has begun a swap for defunct ENG tokens and launched a "secret contract" testnet with big name partners.
EU Privacy Shield Ruling Is an Opportunity and Conundrum for Decentralized Tech
A judgment striking down an EU-U.S. data sharing agreement may pose compliance issues for U.S. startups. But privacy tech could offer a post-law solution.
Orchid VPN Goes Live With Desktop App for Mac Users
An Ethereum-based service for privately browsing the web now has a desktop app for Mac users.
Twitter Hack 2020 Was Probably Done by a Bitcoiner – But Not a Savvy One
A massive cyberattack against Twitter raised many questions about who people trust and what it means for the future of bitcoin.
Everything We Know About the Bitcoin Scam Rocking Twitter's Most Prominent Accounts
Twitter’s thin veil of security went into full meltdown at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday. Within hours, even Barack Obama’s account was compromised.
Cryptocurrencies Have 'No Way' to Comply With US Anti-Encryption Bills
U.S. Senate bills meant to crack down on encryption could have negative effects for privacy-oriented tech, including cryptocurrencies, entrepreneurs and critics say.
