Internet Deplatforming as Class Warfare
Protecting democracy from misinformation and hate speech? More like preventing everyday people from communicating with each other.
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Mar 3, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. UTC
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Lessons from CoinDesk's One-Day YouTube Shutdown
The helplessness we felt during the suspension points to a much bigger problem for everyone, writes Michael J. Casey.
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Mar 2, 2021 at 6:05 p.m. UTC
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Why Was CoinDesk’s YouTube Channel Shut Down?
CoinDesk TV’s YouTube channel is back up after being shut down during a live broadcast of “All About Bitcoin” last week. Why was it shut down in the first place? “The Hash” pa...
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Mar 2, 2021 at 12:52 a.m. UTC
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Twitter Bans Hundreds of Accounts Critical of Modi
After initially saying it would not do so, Twitter has now banned hundreds of accounts in India, capitulating to pressure from Prime Minister Modi. “The Hash” panel discusses...
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Feb 12, 2021 at 12:34 a.m. UTC
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Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify
Internet disruptions are costly, but that doesn’t stop governments from shutting down access.
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Feb 4, 2021 at 12:05 a.m. UTC
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Financial Censorship After Capitol Riot 'Truly Chilling,' Says OCC Chief Brian Brooks
“Money might be controlled by a handful of elites,” the departing bank regulator said at a Wednesday event. “Crypto is about freedom.”
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Jan 13, 2021 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin's Rich List, Coinbase's Latest Acquisition
Also: Grayscale reports an a rise in participation from pensions while Ripple's Garlinghouse reveals he attempted to settle charges with the SEC ahead of its XRP suit.
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Jan 8, 2021 at 6:21 p.m. UTC
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Internet Shutdowns Cost India $2.8B in 2020: Report
A 2020 report by Top10VPN found India to be the country that suffered the most economic damage from internet disruptions.
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Jan 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain Developers Are Focused on the Wrong Problem
If it's to reach its full potential, the decentralized economy needs to scale censorship resistance, say Solana's CEO and COO.
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Dec 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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In India, a Clash of Digital Innovation and Internet Censorship
Among democracies, the Indian government tends to shut down the internet most frequently. Can crypto thrive in this environment?
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Nov 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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