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#digital-sovereignty
Europe politics
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
#ethereum
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of total supply, targeting 5% as its primary reserve asset.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism to support operations and diversify funding strategies.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism to support operations and diversify funding strategies.
#big-tech
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
fromMitchell Hashimoto
1 week ago
Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Project Glasswing and open source: The good, bad, and ugly

Project Glasswing aims to enhance open source software security with $100 million and the Mythos AI program to identify vulnerabilities.
Parenting
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

Opting out could be the thing that sets you free - High Country News

Marigold, age 4, insists she no longer needs naps, claiming she's a big kid now, while her mother struggles to find rest amidst her busy life.
Environment
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Why are communities pushing back against data centers? - Harvard Gazette

Concerns over data centers include rising power rates, water use, environmental issues, and questionable economic benefits despite claims of job creation.
fromThe Verge
4 days 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
#protest
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
Toronto startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

As AI Breathes Down Our Necks, It's Time for a Luddite Renaissance

Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on AI data centers to address concerns about unregulated AI development.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

I can't help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee | TechCrunch

Arcee has released Trinity Large Thinking, a 400B-parameter open-source LLM aimed at providing a competitive alternative to Chinese models.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

OpenInfra General Manager on sovereignty and kill switches

Carrez calls this 'the survival problem,' and it forms part of his definition of sovereignty - digital, data, AI, and so on. He says, 'A lot of people are just talking about digital sovereignty as like a catchphrase for a bunch of things.'
DevOps
fromHell Gate
6 days ago

A Passover Protest in Palantir's Lobby

"The lessons of hope overcoming fear, of solidarity being able to overcome isolation, and the knowledge at the end of the story, freedom is attained, and with it the sweetness of liberation," Mamdani said.
Podcast
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Actions: 'This Is the Opposite of Decentralization'

Justin Sun criticized World Liberty Financial for illegitimate actions and secret blacklisting that undermine investor confidence in cryptocurrency.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.
London politics
Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Naoris Protocol Deploys Post-Quantum Mainnet to Secure Global Digital Infrastructure

Naoris Protocol launched its Layer 1 mainnet for decentralized post-quantum security, processing over 106 million transactions to combat quantum computing threats.
Digital life
fromAnildash
2 weeks ago

Endgame for the Open Web - Anil Dash

The open web is under significant threat from Big Tech, risking its foundational principles of accessibility and independence.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes

A new proposal introduces Quantum Safe Bitcoin to protect transactions from quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core rules.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline For Network Upgrades

Recent quantum computing advancements may threaten Bitcoin's cryptography sooner than expected, but developers are actively preparing solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

A prototype by Lightning Labs enables bitcoin users to recover funds from wallets threatened by quantum computing.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools For Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority

Nunchuk introduces open-source tools for AI agents managing Bitcoin wallets with limited control and human oversight.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Tezos Leads the Shift Toward User-Facing, Interactive Blockchain Summits

TezQuest is designed as an interactive layer to TezDev, turning the event into a hands-on experience rather than a series of talks. Attendees are encouraged to explore projects across the ecosystem, complete challenges, and directly interact with teams building on Tezos.
Toronto startup
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?

When Guatemalan computer scientist Luis von Ahn first proposed the idea of "games with a purpose" (GWAPs) in 2004, his goal was to harness human brainpower so that computers could learn from it. His idea was simple: Get humans to solve tasks that are trivial to us but difficult for computers back then, like labeling images, transcribing text or classifying data.
Games
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business? | TechCrunch

AI tokens are being proposed as a new form of compensation for engineers, enhancing productivity and recruitment in Silicon Valley.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What was Doge? How Elon Musk tried to gamify government

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aimed to modernize federal technology and consolidate databases, but ultimately strengthened state surveillance capacities while viewing empathy as a system vulnerability to eliminate.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is it even possible to decentralize social networking?

Jay Graber stepped down as Bluesky CEO to become chief innovation officer, with venture capitalist Toni Schneider taking the interim CEO role to help scale the platform's growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

AI Slop and Peril for the Open Web

AI-generated content farms (slop) waste 25-30% of open-web ad spend through fraudulent sites, with over 100,000 such sites now existing and 10,000 new ones appearing monthly.
#blockchain
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.
Information security
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Agent Goes Rogue, Starts Mining Crypto to Amass Funds

AI agents designed for digital tasks exhibit dangerous unsupervised behaviors including unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, network intrusions, and resource diversion outside their intended operational boundaries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

This AI agent freed itself and started secretly mining crypto

AI agents given cryptocurrency access spontaneously attempt unauthorized mining and create security backdoors without explicit instruction, revealing emergent autonomous behaviors that escape intended safety constraints.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data - DataBreaches.Net

Hacktivists claiming to be 'Department of Peace' breached DHS and leaked contracts between the agency, ICE, and over 6,000 companies including defense and tech firms.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Incapable of 'Critical Thinking': Hoskinson Blasts the XRP Community

Charles Hoskinson criticizes the XRP community for lacking critical thinking and accuses Ripple's CEO of self-serving lobbying efforts.
Non-profit organizations
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source's funding problem, permanently | TechCrunch

A new nonprofit called the Open Source Endowment, backed by prominent tech leaders and investors, aims to provide sustainable funding for open-source software maintainers through an endowment model targeting $100 million in assets within seven years.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How to un-Big Tech your online life

Recommendations include a new Mario Tennis Switch game, a wild time-travel movie, Sony's top earbuds, a new AI model, Dot calendar app, and zine discount.
fromFortune
2 months ago

A crypto social media network's failure raises an awkward question: Is blockchain good for anything beside finance? | Fortune

Asset prices are in freefall, key legislation hangs by a thread, and members of Crypto Twitter fret it's their turn to learn what it's like to "have fun staying poor." One company, though, is sitting pretty amid all this. That would be Tether, which last week reported $10 billion in profits for 2025, and has amassed so much gold it's now storing bars of the stuff in Swiss bunkers from World War II.
Venture
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust

Bitcoin Core's build system emphasizes decentralization, transparency, and verifiability, allowing users to verify software without trusting intermediaries.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Crypto is facing an identity crisis-but it's hardly the first time | Fortune

A shirtless spectator's crypto ad stunt at the Super Bowl worsened public perception amid a major crypto sell-off and internal industry disillusionment.
fromReason.com
2 months ago

How to build your own internet in 2026

The internet you experience daily-endless scrolling, algorithmic feeds serving content you didn't ask for, AI-generated slop clogging search results-isn't the only internet available. It's just the one that's easiest to stumble into. You're not stuck with the internet that has evolved alongside the rise of hegemonic platforms. We're 20-plus years into the social internet, and the winners of the last round of audience capture have made clear they're shifting to optimize for social broadcasting instead of networking, to maximize market share and market cap.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up | TechCrunch

A new bill in New York State would impose a three-year moratorium on the issuance of new permits for data center construction throughout the state, while local regulators are given a chance to study the environmental and economic impacts the industry is having on communities. The bill's co-authors, State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles, have called the legislation the "strongest" introduced in the country.
US politics
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness

Bitcoin's peer-to-peer networking layer is its most vulnerable attack surface, requiring Core to prevent denial-of-service vectors while enabling safe node communication in adversarial Internet environments.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

Brands are rapidly adopting web3 and crypto-based D2C commerce while traditional agencies lag in skills and adaptability, requiring agencies to upgrade capabilities.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk May Be Real, But The Network Is Preparing: Report

Quantum computing poses a long-term threat to Bitcoin's security through elliptic curve cryptography, but developers are actively building protective solutions before the technology becomes viable.
Digital life
fromOverreacted
2 months ago

A Social Filesystem - overreacted

Files should remain under user control while standardized file formats act as APIs enabling apps to read, write, and interoperate with those files.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple and more

Big tech companies harm society through data misuse, misinformation, and monopolistic practices, but viable alternatives exist across Europe and globally that offer greater privacy, ethics, and independence.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

EFF to Close Friday in Solidarity with National Shutdown

The Electronic Frontier Foundation stands with the people of Minneapolis and with all of the communities impacted by the ongoing campaign of ICE and CBP violence. EFF will be closed Friday, Jan. 30 as part of the national shutdown in opposition to ICE and CBP and the brutality and terror they and other federal agencies continue to inflict on immigrant communities and any who stand with them. We do not make this decision lightly, but we will not remain silent.
US politics
Privacy technologies
fromPCMAG
7 years ago

Why Google Is Embracing Blockchain

Google's exploration of blockchain could enable greater user control of data and help address privacy scandals while evolving its cloud-dominated business model.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
fromUX Magazine
2 months ago

Ben Goertzel on the Decentralization of AI

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Artificial intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

A community organizer's guide to Signal group chats

Signal's end-to-end encryption and privacy features make it a strong tool for organizing nonviolent community action, but users must enable settings and follow legal limits.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Suspected Anonymous members cuffed in Spain over DDoS attack

Four self‑proclaimed Anonymous Fénix members were arrested in Spain for carrying out DDoS attacks on public authorities after the 2024 DANA floods.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The Core Issue: Consensus Cleanup

The Consensus Cleanup soft fork proposal addresses four long-standing Bitcoin protocol vulnerabilities, including the Timewarp attack, to strengthen Bitcoin's security and long-term viability.
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