President Trump Is the Latest Critic of Facebook’s Libra
In a series of tweets late Thursday, the president attacked cryptocurrencies and said Libra “will have little standing or dependability.”
The Hard-Luck Texas Town That Bet on Bitcoin—and Lost
China’s Bitmain said it would build the world’s largest bitcoin mine in Rockdale, Texas. Then the price of bitcoin plunged, taking with it the town’s hopes for a revival.
The Fed Chair Says Facebook’s Libra Raises ‘Serious Concerns’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is the latest regulator questioning Facebook’s plan to launch a cryptocurrency.
How a Blockchain Could Help Roll Out Berkeley’s Next Fire Truck
Berkeley is considering a plan to finance big projects with “minibonds” that would be sold, and interest credited, via a blockchain system.
‘Mirror Worlds’ Creator Wants to Displace Facebook—With Blockchain
Computer science professor David Gelernter envisaged social networks long before Facebook. Now, he wants to reclaim the concept, using blockchain technology.
The Cypherpunks Tapping Bitcoin via Ham Radio
For a small group of bitcoin enthusiasts, the internet is a vulnerability. They’re using satellites, ham radios, and mesh networks to stay current on the cryptocurrency.
Angry Nerd: Come On! We Can’t ‘Decentralize’ Everything!
Legal scholar Angela Walch calls it the “veil of decentralization,” a way for companies to obscure responsibility for their creations.
This Case Could Change How the SEC Regulates Cryptocurrencies
The SEC filed a complaint against social media company Kik, claiming that it improperly marketed its 2017 initial coin offering as an investment vehicle.
Cryptocurrency Firms Renew Push to Break Free From SEC Rules
Kik has started a crowdfunding campaign to support its legal battle, asserting that its kin coins are not securities.
Microsoft Wants to Protect Your Identity With Bitcoin
Microsoft announced plans to use the bitcoin blockchain to create a “digital identity” that could be used to access sites and apps across the internet.
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