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Does New York's Blockchain-Based Vaccine Passport Protect Your Privacy?

New York's Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based mobile vaccine passport powered by IBM, has become the subject of contentious debate. Eric Piscini, IBM Watson Health's Global VP of Blockchain, explains how the app works and takes advantage of the blockchain's key features of immutability, security, and privacy protection.

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New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Are Here and They're on the Blockchain

New York has launched digital COVID-19 vaccine passports on the Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based application. "The Hash" panel discusses the government's history with data management, the ethics of putting health records on the blockchain and how the COVID-19 passports fit into the larger conversation about privacy.

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NY's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 Passport Is Now Live

The pass will be used to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York

Policy

Mining Firm Takes Landlord to Court to Retrieve Equipment Both Had Used

Aurum Capital Ventures and its landlord in Calgary, N.Y., fell out after a deal for the sale of the mining machines collapsed.

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Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto

Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim's online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019.

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Two NYC Bars Could Be Yours for Only 25 Bitcoin or 800 Ether: Report

The bar owner says he's hoping "to catch one of these crypto dudes who always wanted to own a bar."

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BitGo Applies to Be Regulated Custodian in New York State

The crypto custody provider has filed paperwork with New York's financial regulator to offer its services in the state.

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitfinex Must Face New York Allegations Over $850M in Lost Funds, Appeals Court Rules

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will have to answer claims about hiding millions in lost funds, a New York appeals court ruled on Thursday.

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New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants

The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.

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The Queens Politician Who Wants to Give New Yorkers Their Own Crypto

Assemblyperson Ron Kim has proposed a decentralized contact tracing protocol and a blockchain-based public banking system for New Yorkers.

(Ron Kim)