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Feds Can Get Your WhatsApp Data in Real Time, FBI Document Says

A previously unreported FBI document obtained by Rolling Stone shows data on “private” messaging apps WhatsApp and iMessage can easily be monitored and harvested by the bureau. Could blockchain technology solve our growing privacy issue?

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Apple Files Lawsuit Agains Israeli Spyware Maker for Surveilling Apple Users

Apple has filed a lawsuit against Israeli tech company NSO Group for allegations of surveillance and targeting of Apple users. NSO Group is best known for creating and selling sophisticated, state-sponsored spyware “Pegasus.” “The Hash” squad discusses Apple’s latest efforts to strengthen privacy protections and what it suggests about the need for blockchain tech.

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Bitt CEO on Developing Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency 'eNaira'

Nigeria has become the first African country to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) worked with blockchain and payments startup Bitt Inc. to launch the eNaira. Bitt CEO Brian Popelka shares insights into the partnership and eNaira's use cases. Plus, implications for privacy and financial inclusion.

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Finance

‘Open Finance’ Project Findora Launches $100M Ecosystem Fund

The fund will be used for research and to develop new applications and infrastructure.

DeFi Pushes North America to Become World’s Second-Biggest Crypto Market

Policy

How to Dismantle the Surveillance State After the Patriot Act

Today is the 20th anniversary of the Patriot Act, which traded certain individual liberties for national security.

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Finance

Gensler for a Day: Regulating DeFi With Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov

The key is getting decentralized identity right.

Michael Shaulov, CEO of DeFi infrastructure firm Fireblocks (courtesy Fireblocks)

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Crypto OG Amir Taaki Announces DeFi Platform 'DarkFi' That Prioritizes Privacy

Amir Taaki, an early bitcoin developer and inventor of Dark Wallet, has announced a new DeFi project called "DarkFi" that prioritizes privacy. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the "democratic economic experiment" and the possible implications for user protection.

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Finance

Worldcoin, Now Valued at $1B, Has Grand Plans to Get You to Gaze Into the Orb

A16z and Coinbase Ventures are betting big billions of people will line up to gaze into “The Orb” in exchange for crypto. Over 130,000 already have.

The Orb in Indonesia (Worldcoin)