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Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event

July 27, 2024

The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political ideologies. Snowden’s Bitcoin 2024 Keynote: Vote Independently and Beware of Bitcoin’s Privacy Risks During his keynote…
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Edward Snowden Warns “The Clock Is Ticking” for Bitcoin Privacy

May 4, 2024

With the U.S. government targeting crypto mixers, Edward Snowden, the famed whistleblower and vocal supporter of cryptocurrencies, took to X on Thursday to urge Bitcoin developers to prioritize privacy. He stressed that time is running out to implement privacy solutions at the protocol level. The Clock Is Ticking On Bitcoin Privacy, Edward Snowden Warns “I’ve…
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The Eroding State of Privacy in the Crypto World

April 27, 2024

The balance between privacy and regulatory compliance in the crypto world is increasingly threatened as high-profile cases, such as the sanctions against Tornado Cash and the legal troubles of Samourai Wallet, come to the fore, prompting a robust response from the community and its leaders. Crypto’s Battle for Privacy Intensifies in Face of Regulatory Clampdown…
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Edward Snowden Defends Crypto Privacy, Criticizes DOJ for Samourai Wallet Arrests

April 25, 2024

Edward Snowden criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for targeting app developers aimed at restoring financial privacy, responding to the arrest of the founders and CEO of cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet on charges related to money laundering and operating without a license. Snowden’s remarks show his ongoing support for financial privacy within the…
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Edward Snowden Sounds Alarm on NSA’s Plans to Expand Surveillance Under New FISA Amendment

April 16, 2024

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that the National Security Agency (NSA) is on the verge of significantly expanding its surveillance capabilities through a new bill amending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), potentially allowing the government to compel a wide array of businesses and individuals to assist in NSA surveillance operations.…
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Edward Snowden Calls Bitcoin ‘Most Significant Monetary Advance Since the Creation of Coinage’

February 20, 2024

Edward Snowden, a privacy advocate and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor and whistleblower, says bitcoin “is the most significant monetary advance since the creation of coinage.” He views his statement as “unpopular but true.” Edward Snowden’s ‘Unpopular but True’ Bitcoin Statement Edward Snowden, a privacy advocate, posted about bitcoin on social media platform X…
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Snowden Blasts Elizabeth Warren as ‘Pro-Banker,’ Claims She ‘Rolls Over’ for JPMorgan Boss in Crypto Clash

December 10, 2023

This week, the crypto community actively discussed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s remarks labeling crypto as a potential threat. Additionally, JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon voiced a similar sentiment, asserting he would close crypto down if he held governmental power. In response to Warren and Dimon’s statements, Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor and…
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Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and Anonymity Concerns at Amsterdam Conference

October 17, 2023

Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam last week, shedding light on several pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin. Known for his advocacy of cryptocurrencies, Snowden’s address covered a range of topics, from Bitcoin’s struggle with anonymity to the impact of institutional involvement…. Read More: Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and…
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Bitcoin Amsterdam: Focus on BTC fundamentals, says Edward Snowden

October 16, 2023

Prominent Bitcoiners and contemporary adopters highlight the need to focus on the fundamental value proposition of Bitcoin to continue its push to mainstream acceptance. “We’re contorting ourselves to pass through the keyhole of tyranny.” Edward Snowden’s words to the audience at the packed Genesis Stage hall at Bitcoin Amsterdam stressed the preeminent cryptocurrency’s ever-increasing importance…
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Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store

February 1, 2023

The Damus app is powered by Nostr, which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages, and has a powerful backer in Jack Dorsey. Damus, a so-called “Twitter killer” built on a decentralized network, has been approved on the Apple App Store. The Damus team confirmed the approval to its 11,500 Twitter followers on Jan.…
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