One month after the Merge, MEV-boost relays expanded its market share as block builders, data shows.
45% of ETH validators now complying with US sanctions — Labrys CEO
Labrys CEO Lachlan Feeney is trying to raise awareness amongst validators running Flashbots’ software that they may potentially be contributing to censorship within the Ethereum network.
Will Ethereum 2.0 be vulnerable to censorship? Industry professional explains
Ryan Berckmans, Ethereum community member and investor, discussed the potential consequences that the Tornado Cash ban could have on the future of the network.
Cuban NFT artists say they face censorship within the crypto market
“Blockchain is decentralised and doesn’t obey any governments, so no embargo affects us there”, NFT artist Gabriel Bianchini explained.
How blockchain archives can change how we record history in wartime
We are coming into a great age of blockchain technology, but there are limits that need to be solved before decentralized archives enter the mainstream.
Hundreds of NFTs listed on OpenSea from Shanghai residents during COVID lockdown
In response to the city’s COVID-19-related lockdown, Shanghai residents turned to the blockchain to preserve their experiences.
BNY Mellon partners with Chainalysis to track users’ crypto transactions
Bank of New York Mellon, the world’s largest custodian bank, has partnered with blockchain software firm Chainalysis to track its users’ crypto transactions.
Law Decoded: Bitcoin’s censorship resistance capacity enters the spotlight, Feb. 14–21
Recent events in Canada sparked a global conversation about financial censorship and crypto’s potential to guard against it.
Progressive group adopts Bitcoin as ING and PayPal block donations
Progressive International made another case for Bitcoin as a tool for circumventing the traditional financial system.
Diem stablecoin co-founder praises Bitcoin for censorship resistance
Meta’s Diem co-creator David Marcus said that he was a “big fan of Bitcoin,” calling it digital gold back in 2019.
Privacy-focused altcoins soar after Bitcoin’s ETF news sparks a market-wide rally
Altcoin projects focused on privacy caught a bid today as the bullish sentiment building over a possible Bitcoin ETF approval spreads across the market.
Building ‘OnlyFans on blockchain’ is a huge, untapped opportunity — Dfinity founder
Attempts by traditional financial institutions to censor adult content on OnlyFans have highlighted the need for decentralized platforms, according to Dfinity founder Dominic Williams.
Activists archive Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper on blockchain
Following a national security probe, pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily printed its final edition and shut down its website.
Has Wall Street taken over Bitcoin?
Institutional adoption is threatening Bitcoin’s revolutionary mission, says Ben Hunt, founder of Second Foundation Partners
What’s holding crypto social networks back from greatness?
The crypto sector has an irresistible opportunity to be at the forefront of the next big social network — but there are a few issues that need to be ironed out first.
Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify
Internet disruptions are costly, but that doesn’t stop governments from shutting down access.
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.”
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.
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.
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.