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Cryptocurrency
fromThe Village Voice
17 hours ago

Which VPN makes sense for crypto traders in 2026? - The Village Voice

Crypto traders must choose VPNs based on technical fundamentals like protocol choices, logging policies, and security features to protect their activities.
Apple
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
#sam-bankman-fried
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral

Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his Rule 33 motion, preserving the right to refile after his appeal concludes, leaving the FTX case unresolved until at least 2026.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Plead With Trump To Free Son

Bankman-Fried's parents maintain his innocence and appeal to Trump, highlighting their son's potential contributions if released.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral

Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his Rule 33 motion, preserving the right to refile after his appeal concludes, leaving the FTX case unresolved until at least 2026.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Plead With Trump To Free Son

Bankman-Fried's parents maintain his innocence and appeal to Trump, highlighting their son's potential contributions if released.
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Palantir's Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future

The rise of the Internet has allowed Silicon Valley billionaires to broadcast their ideas, often promoting a technocratic worldview that dismisses equality.
Philosophy
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Palantir's Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future

The rise of the Internet has allowed Silicon Valley billionaires to broadcast their ideas, often promoting a technocratic worldview that dismisses equality.
Philosophy
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
fromFortune
1 day ago

The internet isn't just like real life, a top VC says - it is real life. For a16z, that's not philosophy, it's an investment | Fortune

The internet is real life. And navigating life means navigating the internet. News now exists to summarize things that have already happened online. Music is being restructured by TikTok's 15-second clip format, the way radio once defined the verse-chorus arrangement.
Digital life
Venture
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Bitwise CEOs admitted to stealing millions. Their scheme is still unraveling.

CEOs of Bitwise Industries admitted to stealing over $100 million, with an associate facing 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Arts
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Artworks like Schaefer's Banks on Fire connect dissent and protest to the origins of Bitcoin, reflecting societal issues surrounding banks and bailouts.
Poker
fromEngadget
2 days ago

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

New York's Attorney General has sued Coinbase and Gemini for operating illegal prediction markets that violate state gambling laws.
#cryptocurrency
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to X, including child abuse material and deepfake content.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
#crypto
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Palantir: Why its political manifesto is causing a stir

Silicon Valley has lost its sense of direction, according to Alex Karp's book, emphasizing the need for a new approach to technology and security.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Telegram Is Still Hosting a Sanctioned $21 Billion Crypto Scammer Black Market

Xinbi Guarantee has also hosted a wide variety of other black market offerings, including harassment services that threaten or throw feces at a victim for a fee, and even sex workers as young as 14 who are likely trafficking victims.
UK news
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
France news
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice supports X amid a French criminal investigation, claiming it aims to regulate the platform's activities unjustly.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action

Over 100 organizations urge Congress to expedite the CLARITY Act for U.S. crypto market structure and competitiveness.
#nancy-guthrie
US news
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Why New Note & Bitcoin Demand Could Be Legitimate, Says Former NYPD Sergeant

Nancy Guthrie remains missing over two months after her abduction, with a new ransom note demanding Bitcoin for information on her body.
US news
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Why New Note & Bitcoin Demand Could Be Legitimate, Says Former NYPD Sergeant

Nancy Guthrie remains missing, with new ransom notes demanding Bitcoin for information about her whereabouts.
US news
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Why New Note & Bitcoin Demand Could Be Legitimate, Says Former NYPD Sergeant

Nancy Guthrie remains missing over two months after her abduction, with a new ransom note demanding Bitcoin for information on her body.
US news
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Why New Note & Bitcoin Demand Could Be Legitimate, Says Former NYPD Sergeant

Nancy Guthrie remains missing, with new ransom notes demanding Bitcoin for information about her whereabouts.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak At Bitcoin 2026 Conference About "Ending The War On Bitcoin"

A panel on Bitcoin's legal landscape will feature key figures from law enforcement and the industry at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
#justin-sun
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Tron Founder Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens

Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial over $75 million in frozen WLFI tokens, alleging undisclosed smart contract functions were used.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family's crypto firm to court

Justin Sun has sued World Liberty Financial for allegedly freezing his token holdings and threatening to delete them.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Tron Founder Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens

Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial over $75 million in frozen WLFI tokens, alleging undisclosed smart contract functions were used.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family's crypto firm to court

Justin Sun has sued World Liberty Financial for allegedly freezing his token holdings and threatening to delete them.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The EFF is quitting X

Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Privacy technologies
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'

World Liberty, co-founded by Trump, is sued by Justin Sun for allegedly freezing his WLFI tokens and extorting him.
#sec
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Is 'Really Top on Our List' SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities

The SEC is prioritizing digital asset regulation to position the U.S. as a global hub for crypto innovation.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Crypto Is 'Really Top on Our List' SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities

The SEC is prioritizing digital asset regulation to position the U.S. as a global hub for crypto innovation.
fromCointelegraph
3 days ago

Fake Police Raid Scam Forces Victim to Send $1M in Bitcoin

The French case illustrates how attackers used a fake police raid and violence to force a Bitcoin transfer worth $1 million, bypassing encryption entirely by compelling the victim to authorize the transaction.
Cryptocurrency
US news
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

Alleged RedLine Malware Administrator Extradited to US

Hambardzum Minasyan has been extradited to the US for his alleged involvement in the RedLine malware operation.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

People On Reddit Are Sharing Their Favorite "Underground" Websites - Here Are The Best Ones

Many underground websites can enhance productivity, provide free resources, and offer unique experiences online.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Freeze the Funds

Circle faces legal scrutiny for failing to freeze stolen USDC after the Drift Protocol hack, raising questions about accountability in crypto infrastructure.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

U.S Senator Probes Status Of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns

Sen. Blumenthal seeks updates on Binance's compliance amid concerns over anti-money laundering controls and Iranian-linked transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast. | Fortune

John Carreyrou claims to have identified Satoshi Nakamoto as British computer scientist Adam Back through circumstantial evidence and business activities.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffery Epstein financially backed early cryptocurrency development, including MIT's Digital Currency Initiative and contributors to Bitcoin core, influencing a large portion of the codebase.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside

In modern life on the outside we are all so used to immediate feedback on everything we do. We write and publish an article and almost instantly comments start to roll in. You push to Twitter and the peanut gallery chimes in and has their say, and you as the content creator have an immediate idea of the general sentiment surrounding your work.
Food & drink
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Polymarket Is Going to Get Someone Killed

Polymarket bettors profited significantly from predicting geopolitical events, raising questions about whether they possessed advance knowledge of military operations.
#tor
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why the most private way to browse the web isn't incognito mode (but this instead)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why the most private way to browse the web isn't incognito mode (but this instead)

fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Telegram CEO vows to fight for app amid Russia pressure

Telegram's CEO says he will not be fazed by Russian attempts to limit access to the popular messaging app used by newsmakers of all kinds, including the Kremlin, courts and the exiled opposition. Russia tried and failed to block Telegram in 2018Image: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/picture alliance Telegram's Russian-born founder Pavel Durov said late Tuesday he was not going to bow to pressure from Russian authorities, writing the app "stands for freedom and privacy, no matter the pressure."
Miscellaneous
#jeffrey-epstein
US news
fromWIRED
2 months ago

An FBI 'Asset' Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years

An FBI-controlled informant ran a staff role on the Incognito dark web market while allegedly approving fentanyl-tainted pill sales linked to at least one death.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI

The FBI seized RAMP, a major Russian-language ransomware marketplace with over 14,000 vetted users, disrupting a significant cybercrime forum and its operations.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Ransomware crims forced to take off-RAMP as FBI seizes forum

US law enforcement seized the RAMP cybercrime forum's domains, disrupting a major marketplace used by ransomware groups, extortionists, and initial access brokers.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

LLMs Hijacked, Monetized in 'Operation Bizarre Bazaar'

Cybercriminals systematically scan, hijack, and monetize exposed self-hosted LLM and MCP endpoints to resell access, exfiltrate data, and move laterally.
US news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

'Incognito' operator sentenced to 30 years for running a dark web drug market

Rui-Siang Lin was sentenced to 30 years for operating Incognito Market, facilitating over $105 million in drug sales and stealing/extorting users.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

4Chan knew about Jeffrey Epstein's death 38 minutes before the rest of the world. The FBI tried to figure out how.

At 8:16 a.m. on August 10, 2019, an anonymous 4Chan user posted, "don't ask me how I know, but Epstein died an hour ago from hanging, cardiac arrest. Screencap this." It was the first public indication that Epstein, awaiting trial for sex-trafficking charges in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center, died while in the custody of the Department of Justice.
US news
#cryptocurrency-fraud
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

US attorney going after money forfeited by Mass. resident in romance crypto fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors are seeking to recover over $327,000 in Tether cryptocurrency allegedly laundered through a romance and investment scam targeting a Massachusetts resident.
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

US attorney going after money forfeited by Mass. resident in romance crypto fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors are seeking to recover over $327,000 in Tether cryptocurrency allegedly laundered through a romance and investment scam targeting a Massachusetts resident.
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