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Sunday Digest: Bitcoin Price And Other Cryptocurrency Headlines
This week has seen further protests in Hong Kong, as residents feel their democracy is being eroded. Of course, we can show our own unhappiness with the current global financial system, simply by buying bitcoin. дальше »
2019-10-7 21:00 | |
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Facebook needs to delay Libra’s launch — if it really wants to work with regulators
Facebook, the American tech behemoth known for its “move fast and break things” motto, the mishandling of customer data, and interference in democracy, may not launch its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra in time after all. дальше »
2019-9-26 15:10 | |
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Study: Weaponized misinformation from political parties is now a global problem
Social media, a tool created to guard freedom of speech and democracy, has increasingly been used in more sinister ways. From its role in amplifying political disinformation in elections, to inciting online violence, and lowering the levels of trust in media — Facebook isn’t just a space to share “what’s on your mind,” and you’d be naive to believe so. дальше »
2019-9-26 12:45 | |
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At Least 19 Central Banks Give Way to Monetary Easing As Economy Slows
In a coordinated fashion, more than 18 central banks worldwide have or plan to cut interest rates, sparking a domino effect of monetary easing. It’s been 10 years since the world has seen central planners orchestrate such harmonization in an attempt to save the economy from a deep recession. дальше »
2019-9-16 01:30 | |
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Ethereum blockchain voting sets precedent with Moscow elections
Suffrage has been the greatest symbol of democracy, a unique way of expressing freedom. Over time, this word inspired many movements: universal male suffrage, black suffrage, and women’s suffrage, but all the movements had the same goal, the right to vote in political elections without any disparities. дальше »
2019-9-12 19:00 | |
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Ron Paul Wants To Abolish The Federal Reserve. Let Cryptocurrency Do That Instead
The greatest threat to America’s democracy might not be the Russians, according to former Congressman Ron Paul. In an episode of his weekly Freedom Report, the occasional presidential candidate and supporter of the cryptocurrency movement spoke against the Federal Reserve’s potential influence over American elections. дальше »
2019-9-9 18:25 | |
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Labour Abstains Democracy
Machiavellis left and right in all palaces around where the donkeys to and fro, when will the people have a go? The suspension of democracy by the unelected conservative Prime... The post Labour Abstains Democracy appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-9-6 16:24 | |
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Bitcoin Beats Boris and Brexit in Google Searches
The suspension of democracy in the land of Magna Carta, a potential chaotic no deal Brexit, wranglings with Europe, and a tin pot clown diktata, have nothing on bitcoin. That’s... The post Bitcoin Beats Boris and Brexit in Google Searches appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-8-30 19:15 | |
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Bitcoin Stocks Go Red as Donkeys Meet at G7
“We will stand up for liberty, democracy, the rule of law, equality and human rights – the ideals that we share with our friends and allies. We will remain at... The post Bitcoin Stocks Go Red as Donkeys Meet at G7 appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-8-25 21:34 | |
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Zuckerberg’s word use suggests Facebook is selling ‘experiences’ and not ‘ads’
Facebook’s been through a tumultuous period, to put it mildly. From the disruption of global democracy due to the misuse of personal data, to unfavored algorithmic changes resulting in especially gen z fleeing the platform for alternatives like Snapchat and TikTok. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:01 | |
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Money and Democracy: How the Elite Manipulated Ledgers and Created a Social Ranking System
Money is one of the most important but least understood manmade tools in existence. For more than 5,000 years humans have used a tool of exchange called money to facilitate trade. During this timespan, the evolution of money has evolved into a system of information, a social contract, and a ranking system. дальше »
2019-7-22 05:00 | |
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Andreas: Every Libra Transaction Will Be A Confirmation of A Dying Democracy
Given Facebook's track record, Andreas is critical of Libra joining the likes of Jerome Powell of the FED and recently President Trump. The post Andreas: Every Libra Transaction Will Be A Confirmation of A Dying Democracy appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-12 14:30 | |
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Money and Democracy: Why You Never Get to Vote on the Most Important Part of Society
It’s very odd that citizens never get to vote or have any say in regard to society’s money, even though it’s one of the most important aspects of everyday life. In fact, in developed countries, most central banks are institutions that are privatized from political interference and history explains why. дальше »
2019-7-10 03:00 | |
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Taking Back Control: Using Blockchain to Empower Political Choices
A new model of raising funds for political purposes is being put forth by a company called Peeps Democracy. As reported by MIT Technology Review, July 6, 2019, their new platform We the Peeps wants to let ordinary people raise money and vote on how the money gets used. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:00 | |
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Humans and AI will work better when they start learning from each other
In the age of big data and breathtaking advances of artificial intelligence, social infrastructure promotes digital engagement and active presence. Digital democracy propagates the participation of a growing number of users to interact with institutions and services, ensuring that decisions made by AI-powered digital tools reflect human values. дальше »
2019-7-5 15:22 | |
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Zuckerberg isn’t ready for deepfakes
Faced with a potential crisis, the magnitude of which the world has never seen, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants us all to slow down. Crises, however, wait for no one. And Facebook’s latest problem, that of altered or faked video, brings with it the democracy destroying power of an atom bomb. дальше »
2019-6-28 03:55 | |
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Buy Bitcoin: Hong Kong Protests Spark Fervor Regarding Freedom, Democracy
Bitcoin (BTC), a digital currency not bound by the traditional rules of fiat, may seem nebulous and useless, but geopolitical and macroeconomic events are quickly proving its viability. Over the past week, Hong Kong has. дальше »
2019-6-13 15:00 | |
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Getting Clear on the Indian Crypto Ecosystem with Blockchain Lawyer Varun Sethi
The world’s largest democracy recently held its general elections and as many political pundits had predicted, India’s mandate remained firmly with Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, for Modi, the battle is only half-won. дальше »
2019-6-9 20:00 | |
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Jeff Daniels Skips Dumb, Heads Straight to Dumber in Anti-Trump Rant
By CCN: Just when you think Hollywood folks will come to terms with the fact they aren’t exactly beacons of intelligence, another has-been jumps up and takes the baton. The latest runner is actor Jeff Daniels, whose unhinged rant about President Trump saw him skip Dumb and head straight to Dumber. дальше »
2019-5-22 01:36 | |
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Tezos – Welcome to Athens, the Birthplace of Blockchain Democracy
Top 20 market cap coin, Tezos, is making cryptographic history with its first round of on-chain upgrade proposals, named “Athens. ” The two Athens proposals will see incremental changes introduced to the Tezos blockchain, without the need for a disruptive hard-fork. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:04 | |
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How Blockchain Voting Works & Why We Need It
Blockchain voting still isn’t perfect or ready for primetime yet. However, it’s likely to be a massive change in democracy once it does reach legitimacy The post How Blockchain Voting Works & Why We Need It appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-5-14 20:16 | |
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It’s the algorithm’s world (we’re just living in it)
One of the most controversial political theorists of the 20th century was Francis Fukuyama, who postulated that history had ended. What did he mean by that? His argument, summed up somewhat inelegantly, was that humanity had perfected the rules that would guide society from that point forwards. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:38 | |
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Zebpay’s Ajeet Khurana dismisses talk of India banning cryptocurrencies
India has been making headlines recently after the world’s largest democracy announced the formation of a committee for pursuing the “Banning of Cryptocurrencies and Regulation of Official Digital Currencies Bill 2019. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:30 | |
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Bitcoin Hater Charlie Munger Accidentally Makes a Case for Crypto
By CCN: Charlie Munger, a 95-year-old billionaire investor and Warren Buffett’s partner at Berkshire Hathaway, expressed concern over the rate at which money is printed by democratic governments. Ironically, Munger, a skeptic of bitcoin, may have accidentally pointed out the merits of the dominant cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-8 19:45 | |
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Berkshire Hathaway VC: “If You End Up Printing Too Much, You End Up Like Venezuela”
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger says political leaders in the US and Europe should not push central banks to cut interest rates. “I am so afraid of a democracy getting the idea that you can just print money to solve all problems. дальше »
2019-5-7 18:19 | |
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Obama and Chill: Former President’s First Hollywood Series is an Anti-Trump Netflix Documentary
By CCN. com: Barack and Michelle Obama just announced the lineup of projects they’ll be releasing on Netflix – with a documentary taking aim at Donald Trump’s presidency listed among them. The documentary will be an adaptation of Michael Lewis’ book, The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy – an examination of Trump’s failure to effectively staff three major government departments when he was elected. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:44 | |
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How Facebook plans to keep your data private while opening it up to researchers
Ever since the 2016 US presidential elections, social network Facebook has been at the receiving end of criticism for its outsized influence on worldwide electoral processes, and threats to democracy from the spread of fake news. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:08 | |
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India: Unocoin employee count reaches 14 as struggling exchange fails to secure more funds
India is one of the countries that has banned crypto-related trading within its jurisdiction and the chances of the atmosphere becoming conducive for the field seems unlikely. In the latest crypto-verse related news from the world’s largest democracy, Unocoin, a once popular exchange, revealed that they only had 14 employees left after funding talks to […] The post India: Unocoin employee count reaches 14 as struggling exchange fails to secure more funds appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:15 | |
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Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification
As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy. ” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. дальше »
2019-4-1 11:49 | |
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Why Huawei’s 5G Dominance Threatens Liberal Democracy
When U. S. President Donald Trump signed off on a ban on equipment from Chinese 5G infrastructure giant Huawei for government employees and contractors last year, the move raised few eyebrows. The fact that the ban came under the Defense Authorization Act seemed to tell an open and shut story of national security and the threat of Chinese spying. дальше »
2019-3-20 21:41 | |
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The Surprising Dictatorial Inclinations of Public Blockchain Developers
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting what to have for dinner, Adam Back, Blockstream’s President, said back in 2016. Raising the question: if public blockchains are not democratic,. . . дальше »
2019-2-18 21:13 | |
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Taking Stock: Blockchain Technology And Exchanges
Blockchain technology has received its fair share of skepticism recently, as some contend that its transformative potential is a long way from real life application. They argue that the hype is just that – hype – and that the revolution of decentralized systems and transparent democracy is just a utopian ideal. дальше »
2019-2-7 01:04 | |
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Yellow Vest Popular Referendums: Direct Democracy or a Euro Threat?
Yellow vests, a disparate group of ordinary French citizens who begun protesting against a now-scrapped hike in fuel taxes back in November, returned to the streets of Paris on Saturday... The post Yellow Vest Popular Referendums: Direct Democracy or a Euro Threat? appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-2-5 19:53 | |
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Another Week, Another March of Thousands Yellow Vesters, is Peaceful Reform Still Possible in a Democracy?
The streets of Paris and much of France have yet again been flooded by what looks like an endless procession. Amidst the silence of mainstream media, new media documents the... The post Another Week, Another March of Thousands Yellow Vesters, is Peaceful Reform Still Possible in a Democracy? appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-1-26 17:56 | |
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Europe on the Brink of a Direct Democracy Revolution as Di Maio Enters the Yellow Vests Fray
Italy’s deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio, has stated he will meet yellow vests “leaders” to form a European Parliamentary alliance in a push for direct democracy. “I am creating an. дальше »
2019-1-11 17:43 | |
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Could Blockchain and Crypto be the Best Defense Against Artificial Intelligence’s Takeover?
In a recent article, Santiago Siri, the founder of Democracy Earth Foundation, talks about internet giants and how they have been taking Orwellian measures to control the whole network through artificial intelligence (AI). дальше »
2018-12-18 19:45 | |
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New Report Reveals Worrying Trend of Continued Decline in Internet Freedom
In a report titled, “Freedom on the Net 2018: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism,” an independent human rights watchdog, Freedom House, has uncovered alarming levels of declining Internet freedom across the world. дальше »
2018-11-11 12:00 | |
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Revolutions and Counter Revolutions: Andreas Antonopoulos Reflects on 10 Years of Bitcoin
As Bitcoin approaches its 10th anniversary, its community, old and new, has begun taking stock of how a decade has come to alter or define the cryptocurrency — and what Bitcoin has done to alter or define the decade. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:56 | |
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Crypto Fight Heats Up as Tensions Escalate Between India’s Government and Central Bank
The world’s biggest democracy stands at crossroads as tensions escalate between the elected and the bankers over, among other things, a fundamental constitutional question: who makes the law? A central. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:15 | |
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Jim Rickards Displays Zero Bitcoin Faith, Says BTC Offers No Use, Liquidity or Transparency
Jim Rickards Has No Faith in Bitcoin [BTC]: Says It Fails Every Test The notion that democracy is the best form of government was first exposed by the ancient Greeks. While the likes of Plato and Aristotle will most likely not be big fans of what democracy has morphed into today, the associated freedom is […] дальше »
2018-10-27 20:06 | |
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Emercoin представил блокчейн-платформу для борьбы с дезинформацией и фальсификацией данных
Коалиция Design 4 Democracy, Blockchain Trust Accelerator, Национальный демократический институт и блокчейн-стартап Emercoin разработали и протестировали платформу для защиты целостности важной информации, связанной с избирательными процессами. дальше »
2018-10-24 12:50 | |
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Blockstack Looks to Boost Decentralized App Usage Through New App Mining Program
As a company looking to give users full control over their digital rights, Blockstack is piloting a new app mining program that encourages designers to create new applications directly on Blockstack’s platform and earn rewards in bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-24 00:30 | |
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto Anarchism and Civil Society – The Technology is the Revolution
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 3 Crypto Anarchism and Civil Society. The Technology is the Revolution. by Wendy McElroy Not only is democracy mystical nonsense, it is also immoral. дальше »
2018-10-20 18:00 | |
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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49 | |
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Qobit ICO (QOBI Token): Social Crypto Trading And Bitcoin Investments?
What Is Qobit? Qobit is a social trading and investment platform specially designed for the cryptocurrency world. Qobit aims at providing cryptocurrency investments and trades with democracy and in doing so, makes it more accessible and reliable for both experienced investors and beginners. дальше »
2018-10-15 07:06 | |
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