Latest from Benjamin Powers
Downvoted: Security Researchers Slam Voatz Over Stance on White-Hat Hackers
A broad ruling on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could “chill” security research by white-hat hackers, making tech less secure.
Permission.io Has Quietly Raised $50M to Make Advertising Personal and Data Private
Permission.io has raised over $50 million to reward users for engaging with ads. Will advertisers buy in?
Startup Aleo Wants to Help You Use the Internet Without Sacrificing Data Privacy
Aleo co-founder Howard Wu says a better data privacy model for both companies and consumers can be built using zero-knowledge proofs.
HOPR Launches Token Incentive Program for Running Its Mixnet Testnet
HOPR sells its own hardware node version (at $440) but HOPR nodes can also be run on devices that run Windows, macOS and Linux.
Privacy Startup Nym Will Pay You in Bitcoin to Run Its Mixnet
The start-up is maturing and enabling plugins that allow users to plug in wallets and applications to run their traffic through its mixnet.
Twetch Launches Encrypted Messaging, In-Chat Payments on BSV Blockchain
Twetch, a social network that runs on the BSV blockchain, has introduced an encrypted messaging feature that lets users send each other money in the chat.
Arca to Gnosis: Show Us a Turnaround Plan or Give Investors' Money Back
In addition to wads of cash and the aura of respectability, institutions are bringing Wall Street’s activist investing strategies to crypto markets.
Secret Network's Privacy-Focused Smart Contracts Move a Step Closer to Going Live
The Secret Network’s privacy-focused smart contracts will be formally proposed for the mainnet on Sept. 8. If approved, they’ll launch a week later.
New Malware Spotted in the Wild That Puts Cryptocurrency Wallets at Risk
Using forked code from Loki malware, Anubis can steal cryptocurrency wallet IDs, system info, credit card details and other information.
Tor Project Launches Membership Program to Boost Agility, Funds
After laying off a third of its staff in April, the project is looking for ways to increase the “diversity of funds" in its budget.
