Charlie Munger has never been shy to share his feelings about Bitcoin, but with the spectacular implosion of FTX in the past week, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway is ratcheting up his …
Cryptocurrency is picking up as an instrument for tyranny
Proponents paint Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as antidotes to totalitarian governments and central banks. Simultaneously, international corporations and startups alike have designed …
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U.S. Attack On Crypto Mixers Threatens Collateral Damage To Privacy
Aggressive U.S. moves to inhibit cryptocurrency mixing services employed by North Korean state-sponsored hackers are raising howls of opposition at home. The crypto community contends Washington is …
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On the Dangers of Cryptocurrencies and the Uselessness of Blockchain
Earlier this month, I and others wrote a letter to Congress, basically saying that cryptocurrencies are a complete and total disaster, and urging them to regulate the space. Nothing in that letter is …
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NFTs: Functional Innovation or Cyber Weapons of Mass Destruction?
While the culture and buzz surrounding Web3 can be overwrought, it’s more than hype: after all, the concept has won enthusiastic support from Silicon Valley giants and venture firms alike. …
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NFTs: Functional Innovation or Cyber Weapons of Mass Destruction?
While the culture and buzz surrounding Web3 can be overwrought, it’s more than hype: after all, the concept has won enthusiastic support from Silicon Valley giants and venture firms alike. …
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Playstation Inventor Thinks the Metaverse Sucks
The concept of the metaverse has gained an army of supporters over the past year, ranging from Big Tech companies to fashion brands and even dating apps. However, one major tech heavyweight isn’t as …
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Russia says Alexey Navalny is in ‘generally good health’ after his team voices concerns
Russia's prison service has declared that detained opposition figure Alexey Navalny is in good health after Navalny's team expressed concern over his physical condition. They also reported that they …