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Cybersecurity Warning: NYT Reports That the U.S. is Losing to Hackers

A New York Times report criticized the United States for failing to build up its defensive cyber campaigns, leaving it vulnerable to foreign misinformation campaigns and hackers. CoinDesk's privacy reporter Ben Powers discusses the implications of the recent rash of hacking, and what it means for the future of global security.

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Imagining The Future Of Cryptocurrency: Privacy a "Massive" Concern

If national governments digitize their national currencies, who has access to the data it will create? CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey and Wall Street Journal markets reporter Paul Vigna discuss the future of cryptocurrencies, including CBDCs, and cite privacy as a major emerging concern.

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Anti-Privacy Regulations Pose Risks for Crypto Investors, Bank of America Says

Cryptocurrencies "challenge the ability of governments to levy taxes and to control capital flows more broadly," the report says.

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Cybersecurity Warning: NYT Reports the US Is Losing to Hackers

A New York Times report criticized the United States for failing to build up its defensive cyber campaigns, leaving it vulnerable to foreign misinformation campaigns and hackers. CoinDesk privacy reporter Ben Powers discusses the implications of the recent rash of hacking and what it means for the future of global security.

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Cybersecurity Warning: NYT Reports the US is Losing to Hackers

A New York Times report criticized the United States for failing to build up its defensive cyber campaigns, leaving it vulnerable to foreign misinformation campaigns and hackers. CoinDesk’s privacy reporter Ben Powers discusses the implications of the recent rash of hacking, and what it means for the future of global security.

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How a Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Trying to Expand Privacy for Crypto Users

Why is the IRS trying to keep this case out of court? Because it may have widespread implications for privacy laws involving cryptocurrency users if the IRS loses.

The lawsuit is challenging the IRS' ability to access crypto user data without cause.

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Apple's iOS Privacy Updates Draw Criticism from Facebook, Snap

Facebook, Snap, Unity, and others are speaking out against privacy updates to Apple's iOS, claiming that increased privacy measures will interfere with their business models. The Hash team weighs in on the future of privacy and advertising, including the use of decentralized, smart contract-based advertising through Brave, an open source web browser.

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US Senate Bill Re-Introduces Suspicious Activity Reports for Social Media

The bill would create “suspicious transmission activity reports” for tech platforms.

The bill, proposing Suspicious Transmission Activity Reports from tech platforms, has bipartisan support.

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How Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Will Improve Technology Across Bitcoin’s Software Stack

Scaling, privacy and custody software will all benefit from Bitcoin’s biggest upgrade in years.

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US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin

Prosecutors allege the couple intended for the stolen personal information to be used in crime.

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