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P2P Hong Kong Bitcoin Trading Hits Record Highs Amid Surveillance Crackdown
Amid the escalating chaos of the anti-government protests in Hong Kong, bitcoin's trading volume has hit an all-time high on peer to peer exchange, LocalBitcoins. Residents of Hong Kong are still staggering from what was an exceptionally violent week of protests. дальше »
2019-10-2 16:29 | |
Hong Kong Bitcoin Trading Volume Spikes to Highest Levels Ever Recorded
Interest in Bitcoin seems to be booming in Hong Kong. LocalBitcoins recorded its highest trading volume ever in the city-state this past week. The protests in Hong Kong have been called the first uprising fully attuned to our modern, technocratic age. дальше »
2019-10-2 12:29 | |
Crypto Exchanges Are Cleaning Up Wash Trading, BTI Says
The cryptocurrency market is changing for the better, according to research from the Blockchain Transparency Institute. In their latest Market Surveillance Report, BTI revealed that that numerous exchanges are cooperating with its verified program to stamp out wash trading. дальше »
2019-9-25 21:26 | |
Snowden Bigs Up Bitcoin as Gov Moves to Seize Book Proceeds
Edward Snowden, the former CIA agent and NSA contractor who blew the whistle on mass surveillance, has published a book this Tuesday. “If there was a moment of epiphany, it... The post Snowden Bigs Up Bitcoin as Gov Moves to Seize Book Proceeds appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-9-18 15:58 | |
Press Release: Mass Surveillance in China, Lecture Plan for College Teachers
Recently, newswires have been flooded with stories about the Chinese surveillance system in local schools and colleges. Using facial recognition software, the facial expressions of students can now be monitored. дальше »
2019-9-18 21:15 | |
Total Surveillance Coin Will Be a Dystopia if Controlled by Facebook or Government
Digital currency provides unprecedented abilities to spy on and control what people do, and having that power in the hands of a few people is very dangerous. The Big Tech monopolies of Silicon Valley are building a future where your every action is monitored, and giving Facebook control over what you can and can’t do […] The post Total Surveillance Coin Will Be a Dystopia if Controlled by Facebook or Government appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-9-10 16:10 | |
Utopia or Dystopia?
Cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications have the potential to increase independence, freedom, and financial sovereignty for individuals across the planet. Conversely, these technologies could also lead us down a dark path of surveillance capitalism and oppression by the state. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:05 | |
Surveillance campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims affected not just iOS, but Android too
The malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s autonomous region of Xinjiang may have been more extensive than previously thought. According to a new report published by Washington, DC-based cybersecurity firm Volexity, the community has been been at the receiving end of a large-scale surveillance operation via “strategically compromised websites” and mobile devices running not just iOS, but also Android. дальше »
2019-9-3 14:31 | |
Ring’s surveillance partnership with law enforcement is deeper than previously thought
Amazon’s Ring has finally come clean about its partnership with law enforcement agencies in the US. The doorbell-camera company — which was acquired by the retail giant in February 2018 — disclosed that it has inked deals with 407 agencies to “facilitate conversations around crime and safety among all members of the community. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:21 | |
China Cryptocurrency Will Allow Greater State Surveillance, Says Binance
China’s digital currency might be good for shopping, but don’t expect any privacy. Binance researchers have questioned claims of transaction anonymity, suggesting instead that the new virtual currency might actually give the state greater opportunity to spy on its citizens. дальше »
2019-8-28 16:15 | |
Surveillance Detection Scout превращает электрокар Tesla в систему для шпионажа
Инженер создал устройство, превращающее электрокары Tesla Model S и Model 3 в инструменты для слежки. Все камеры машины начинают отслеживать номера автомобилей, лица людей, но, по словам специалиста, делается это не ради нарушения конфиденциальности, а для выявления потенциальных мошенников. дальше »
2019-8-13 18:10 | |
BitMix: A One-Stop Destination For Cryptocurrency Mixing
At a time when cryptocurrencies are under strict surveillance such as this, there is a need to preserve the privacy and identities of those who use cryptocurrency for transactions. This is achieved through mixing services provided by several firms. дальше »
2019-8-12 20:53 | |
Map reveals which cities use Ring’s surveillance network to spy on you
An engineering student in Illinois has put together a handy map to help pinpoint locations where police are tapped into Ring’s surveillance network. Ring, a company best known for smart doorbells and home security cameras, has a massive network of these cameras installed, some of which are being used for surveillance purposes by police in certain cities. дальше »
2019-8-10 03:27 | |
How to Shuffle BCH and Keep Your Transactions Private With Cashshuffle
As blockchain surveillance becomes more prevalent, cryptocurrency advocates have created ways to make digital currency transactions more private. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has an application called Cashshuffle, which allows users to shuffle their BCH with other fractions of BCH to obfuscate the transaction trail. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:45 | |
China Equips Public Housing and Trash Cans With Facial Recognition Tech
Recently introduced technologies are bound to impact our society sooner or later. Facial recognition is one of those concepts which seemingly won’t go away in the near future. In China, it seems as if this technology will be combined with public housing and even trash cans. дальше »
2019-8-5 04:00 | |
Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09 | |
Why US public schools’ creepy use of surveillance AI should frighten you
Public schools across the US continue to spend millions implementing AI-powered surveillance solutions alleged to prevent or mitigate violence. The only problem: most of them don’t work. US schools now rival China’s when it comes to ubiquitous surveillance, yet our students remain at the highest risk for violence among developed nations. дальше »
2019-7-24 01:18 | |
Fujifilm’s new surveillance camera can read license plates from 1km away
Fujifilm has announced a new long-range surveillance camera that can spot vehicles’ licence plates from a kilometer away. To accomplish this, the so-called Fujifilm SX800 packs a built-in lens capable of 40x optical zoom, boosting the focal length from 20mm to 800mm. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:38 | |
Privacy Is a Human Right Worth Fighting For
Privacy is a basic human right. It’s there in Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home and Correspondence. ” Attaining that right in an era of dragnet surveillance, mass data breaches, state-sponsored hacks and big tech overreach, however, is a Herculean task. дальше »
2019-7-23 04:33 | |
Is Facebook’s Libra likely to intensify regulatory scrutiny on Bitcoin?
Facebook’s Libra continued to grace the headlines, with high-stakes questions regarding its potential risks continuing to dominate the news. Libra’s extensive scrutiny had corrected the crypto-market significantly, with rumors suggesting that the contentious project would lead to tighter regulatory surveillance over Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2019-7-21 03:30 | |
We’ve surrounded the Earth with surveillance satellites, but who is that good for?
It was only on the fourth orbit, when the spacecraft’s orientation had changed, that they had the vision for which their mission will always be remembered. Shortly after they had swept from night to day, a bright, colorful complexity came past the limb of the Moon and into view. дальше »
2019-7-20 10:37 | |
Google has removed 7 ‘stalkerware’ apps from its Play Store
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast, a cybersecurity company, found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, children, or partner. дальше »
2019-7-18 17:39 | |
More US Cities Seek to ban Facial Recognition Technology
While it seems evident facial recognition technology will become mainstream in the very near future, there will be some bumps along the road. More and more US cities are effectively banning this technology as a statement against mass surveillance. дальше »
2019-7-17 05:00 | |
Tor Project Bitcoin Donation Fund Raises 65% on First Day
The group behind internet privacy project, Tor, has launched a bitcoin donation fund as part of their fight against web censorship and surveillance. Tor Teams Up With BTCPay The web privacy advocates aim to raise $10,000 in a two-week crowdfunding campaign which will go towards the fight against internet censorship. дальше »
2019-7-17 00:00 | |
Donate Bitcoin to Protect Internet Privacy With New Tor Project Crowdfund
As part of its fight against internet surveillance, those behind the Tor Project have announced a Bitcoin donation fund. The group is hoping to raise $10,000 over the next two weeks to help fund its mission to protect internet users’ privacy online. дальше »
2019-7-16 00:00 | |
Facebook’s Libra is a ‘well-oiled machine of surveillance,’ claims Ethereum Co-founder
The cryptocurrency market is split after the reveal of Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra. This is mainly due to some proponents lending support to the cryptocurrency, while others are of the opinion that the entry of the Mark Zuckerberg-led company into the world of digital assets will be problematic. дальше »
2019-7-13 12:00 | |
We gave US police, ICE, and CBP AI without regulations in 2016: Now it’s 1984
This weekend’s ICE raids are essentially a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the government‘s surveillance state. The same AI-powered tools empowering those agents to identify, target, track, and spy on immigrants without a warrant are already in the hands of police officers, sherriff’s deputies, and border patrol agents across the country. дальше »
2019-7-13 23:37 | |
IRS conducting electronic surveillance in attempt to clampdown on Bitcoin tax crime
The IRS plans to interview family and friends, search through social media posts, and issue subpoenas to ensure people pay taxes on their Bitcoin, according to a presentation given to the IRS Criminal Investigation division. дальше »
2019-7-9 06:08 | |
The Pentagon’s new heartbeat detection laser could save us from our surveillance horror
The Pentagon last week unveiled a long-range laser device capable of detecting a person’s unique heart-signature. It was designed to thwart terrorism, but could lead to the Holy Grail of civilian surveillance: an ethical, non-invasive method of conducting biometric identification from afar. дальше »
2019-7-6 22:55 | |
Bitcoin’s Survival Depends on an Uncensorable Internet
In an age of unprecedented censorship, surveillance and rampant deplatforming, Bitcoin stands out as a beacon of hope. Its decentralized ledger enables value to be transmitted to anyone, anywhere without fear or favor. дальше »
2019-7-3 21:45 | |
$1 Billion Bitcoin Shopping Spree to Hit Dark Web in 2019: Research
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has predicted that the use of Bitcoin on the dark web will reach over $1 billion in 2019, hitting a new record. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the blockchain surveillance startup has revealed that so far this year, around $515 million has been spent in illegal online marketplaces. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:42 | |
You’ve Got to See What Edward Snowden Just Said About Bitcoin
After saying last year that Bitcoin itself probably wouldn’t exist in the long run, Edward Snowden appeared at the Bitcoin 2019 conference to discuss the ways that Bitcoin helps people in a world of increased surveillance. дальше »
2019-6-29 20:04 | |
Edward Snowden used Bitcoin to buy servers for 2013 mass surveillance leak
Edward Snowden, the notorious American whistleblower, has confirmed he relied on the censorship resistance of Bitcoin to help leak data to journalists in 2013. Snowden made headlines across the globe after leaking highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) when he was a CIA employee and subcontractor. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:16 | |
Critics: Rejecting Facebook Coin is Resisting NSA Level Surveillance
Facebook is much more than a social media company. It's a tech company with focus on data. The roll out of Libra could be another door for mass surveillance The post Critics: Rejecting Facebook Coin is Resisting NSA Level Surveillance appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-6-20 11:28 | |
Facebook’s ‘Silicon Valley Coin’ Is A Leap Towards Surveillance Capitalism
The full list of partners working with Facebook to host its new crypto stablecoin has gone public – and already sparked fears of mass data collection. Facebook Crypto Nets Giants Of User Data Published by cryptocurrency news outlet The Block June 14, the partners for the project variously dubbed ‘Libra’ and ‘Facebook Coin’ make for revealing reading. дальше »
2019-6-15 16:33 | |
Modulus analysts boast breakthrough in predictive modeling of bitcoin
Today, Modulus, a US-based developer of ultra-high-performance trading and surveillance technology that powers global equities, derivatives, and cryptocurrency exchanges, launched an introductory white paper explaining a revolutionary new predictive modeling algorithm for Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-12 00:37 | |
G20 Finance Leaders Acknowledge Cryptocurrencies’ Technological Benefits for the Financial System
Japan’s Ministry of Finance on June 9, 2019, published a joint statement from the various G20 finance ministers and central bank governors requesting the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to keep a close eye on risks surrounding crypto-assets. дальше »
2019-6-10 15:00 | |
Unlawful practices hit top cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance
The most recent market surveillance report from the Blockchain Transparency Institute claims that Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, shows signs of wash trading. дальше »
2019-6-9 04:14 | |
Evidence of prevalent wash trading on Binance
The most recent market surveillance report from the Blockchain Transparency Institute claims that Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, shows signs of wash trading. дальше »
2019-6-10 04:14 | |
BNC Research: Crypto asset investment strategies in a negative inflation environment
With central banks worldwide removing cash from society in favor of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and negative interest rates turning traditional investment strategies on their head, digital assets present a compelling use case as a hedge against extraordinary global monetary policy and capital surveillance дальше »
2019-5-28 01:00 | |
The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android
After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:28 | |
Listen, parents, here are 3 reasons you shouldn’t use child tracking apps
The use of self-tracking and personal surveillance technologies has grown considerably over the last decade. There are now apps to monitor people’s movement, health, mindfulness, sleep, eating habits and even sexual activity. дальше »
2019-5-20 18:52 | |
Latest Hack Sparks Concern Whatsapp Will Never Be Secure
Facebook’s popular messaging app with 1. 5 billion users in over 180 countries has another major vulnerability. Hackers were able to covertly install spyware on iOS and Android smartphones using Whatsapp with just a phone call. дальше »
2019-5-20 06:01 | |