Bitcoin.com Doubles Down on Non-Custodial Model

Bitcoin.com, in line with its vision to support ‘economic freedom,’ is refocusing its efforts on non-custodial, or ‘self hosted,’ crypto products, including exchange.

Republic of Panama introduces bill for regulating crypto

New bill in Panama aims to recognize Bitcoin as an alternative payment method and enable freedom to use crypto. Amid Bitcoin (BTC) becoming legal tender in El Salvador, another country in Central America is progressing on its way to enable freedom to use cryptocurrencies like BTC and Ether (ETH).On Sept.

In the Battle Against Censorship, This Project Turns the Tide on the Big Tech Monopoly

ArGoApp provides a one-stop-shop for websites and applications to deploy on a censorship-resistant blockchain with 100% uptime When it comes to freedom of speech, concerns over censorship have been gradually rising over the years, with the likes of Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple and Alibaba tightening their grip over the technology industry and forming a formidable monopoly.

Crypto social governance will lead to online freedom

The new era of social media platforms must uphold the values of decentralization, democratization and transparency. The saying, “Everything in moderation, including moderation,” has taken on new meaning since Facebook outsourced responsibility for content moderation to its Oversight Board following the violent events that occurred at the United States Capitol back on Jan.

NFT Sector Far from Dead or Even Resting, Exploding Across the Board

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Crypto offers more freedom, Coinbase CEO responds to DOGE creator

Crypto is a “much-needed breath of fresh air” for those who believe that state solutions are often “inefficient, overpromise or underdeliver,” Brian Armstrong said.

Self-Described Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire Pitches 'Freedom Phone' to Libertarians

A 22-year-old Bitcoin investor is selling a smartphone, pre-loaded with apps like Parler, that skeptics say is a scam aimed at Trump supporters.

NFT OASIS Receives $4.4M in Financing to Integrate DeFi and VR for NFT Creators

California-based NFT decentralized platform NFT Oasis announced that it has received the first round of funding from $4.4M, aiming to combine VR and DeFi to art creators with more creative freedom, commercial control, and financial success.

Aada: Unlocking Access to Financial Freedom on the Cardano Blockchain

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. Decentralized finance is here to stay, but it is also the future of finance.

Soku Swap: Providing a secure blockchain-based solution in the DeFi space.

The advent of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency has allowed millions of users across the world to achieve privacy, freedom, and stability.

Palestine Reportedly Working On Its Own Digital Currency

Palestine is trying to create a digital currency to gain some freedom over its finances, but experts are skeptical about this new adventure.

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. Hong Kong cyber-activists are not giving up on the freedom of speech and are backing up articles from the pro-democracy tabloid newspaper Apple Daily using blockchain technology.Following a national security probe, Apple Daily printed its last edition on Thursday.

How Unstoppable Domains is Accelerating the World’s Transition to Cryptocurrency

The goal of cryptocurrencies is to give financial freedom back to the individual.

MPs’ Bid to Amend El Slavador’s BTC Bill Raises Questions About State & Freedom

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele.

Looking Ahead: What Should EU Regulations for Cryptocurrency Sector Look Like?

There is always a choice. The cryptocurrency industry has been built by the community of freedom-loving, tech-savvy people who wanted to make a tremendous impact on payments since the inception of the banking system.

Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Speaks Publicly for the First Time Since 2013

At the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, attendees listened to the first phone interview with the Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht from the depths of the maximum-security prison in Tucson, Arizona.

Take Back the Internet With Crypto: Pocketnet Offers 4 Free Live Educational Sessions

The Internet was once a bastion of freedom and was hoped to bring economic power to everyday people.

Crypto.com Launches Major Step With BRL Bank Transfers and Brazilian Portuguese

The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. ‘For the pursuit of financial freedom,’ General Manager of Latin America Filomena Ruffa has remarked on the ‘exceptional growth in digital banking and innovative financial solutions in Brazil.

Bitcoin is a Freedom Friendly Type of Currency- Sen Cynthia Lummis

Senator Cynthia reiterated the role of Bitcoin as a freedom tool against oppressive governments.

The ‘YOLO Economy’ Kicks off as Generation Lockdown Turns to Crypto for Financial Freedom

Fed up with lockdown life, under-employed or overworked, many people are ditching their old routines and risking it all to pursue what is really important to them.

Binance CEO warns of CBDC drawbacks as digital dollar pilots proceed in US

CBDCs will never offer the same freedom of use as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) will co-exist “for a while” with more restrictive digital currencies like China’s digital yuan, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said in a Bloomberg interview on Monday. According to Zhao, some of the key features of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) — freedom of use and limited supply — won’t be offered by central bank digital currencies.

Bitcoiners back social platform to escape shadowbans and demonetization

Anthony Pompliano and others have backed an alternative content platform that aims to give creators more revenue and freedom from shadowbans and demonetization.

Edward Snowden Plans to Auction an NFT, Proceeds Will Go to Freedom of the Press Foundation

The whistleblower and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and subcontractor Edward Snowden has revealed he is stepping into the world of non-fungible token (NFT) assets.

NFT Explosion Coming over Next 2 Years & Will Create Jobs, Say Insiders

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The Crypto Card With Everyday Purchasing Power That Gives You Full Control Over Your Assets

No doubt, cryptocurrency has become synonymous with financial freedom and confidentiality.

Oversupplied NFT Market Sees Interest and Sales Plunge

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DeFi Needs 'Freedom to Experiment', Says SEC's Hester Peirce

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said DeFi will test the SEC’s mandate to protect investors and markets over incumbents.

‘Bitcoin Is the Biggest Jailbreak in Human History,’ Says Philosopher Stefan Molyneux

On February 19, the Canadian podcaster and Freedomain Radio host, Stefan Molyneux, discussed his thoughts about bitcoin following the crypto asset’s tumultuous rise capturing over a trillion-dollar market valuation.

Press and internet freedom advocates join crypto users in support of Wikileaks' Assange

Digital and journalistic rights are at stake in the trial for Julian Assange's extradition, say 24 major advocacy groups.

Ripple demands to know why Ether isn't a security as XRP defense gets desperate

Ripple has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the SEC which targets documents pertaining to Ethereum co-founders Ripple's case before the Securities and Exchange Commission is threatening to have major, well, ripple effects for the industry. On Jan.

‘The Squeezening’: How the Gamestop Backlash will Curtail Freedom

Gamestop's "squeezening" is likely to increase calls for curbs on "memetic disturbances." That could be dangerous for free speech.

Purging Today’s Freedom Activists: Why Big Tech’s Censorship Isn’t Directed Solely at Trump Supporters

There’s been a lot of unrest in the US and just before the presidential election’s electoral vote, Big Tech took action and censored a great number of individuals and even competing social media platforms.

Freedom Fighting Atilis Gym Chooses to Accept Crypto Donations- BCH Supporters Set Gym Up With an Uncensorable Fundraiser

After the co-owner of the Atilis Gym in New Jersey appeared on TV and told the public the state confiscated over $173k from the gym owner’s bank account, Ian Smith revealed Atilis Gym has now set up a crypto wallet.

Big Tech’s Freedom of Speech Purge Pushes People to Censorship-Resistant Blockchain Social Media

During the last few days, the world has watched the Big Tech and social media crackdown after the incident that took place at Capitol Hill a few days ago.

Digital banking: How DeFi can lower costs for everyone

There’s often talk about how decentralized finance could eliminate the need for traditional banks… but what if DeFi could enhance their digital services? Decentralized finance (DeFi) is often characterized as a movement that could unseat traditional banks once and for all — eliminating intermediaries and giving consumers levels of freedom and choice that they’re probably unaccustomed to. But there’s an alternative narrative, one that doesn’t pit DeFi against the banks.

Cardano developers will take charge of their Oracles in 2021, reveals Hoskinson

Following news of the partnership with Wolfram Alpha, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed that Cardano will be giving developers the freedom to choose and customize their own Oracle solutio The post Cardano developers will take charge of their Oracles in 2021, reveals Hoskinson appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer: Bitcoin Saves Lives, Increases Freedom and Gives Hope

Alex Gladstein, the CSO of the Human Rights Foundation blasted a reporter who called Bitcoin the “perfect Ponzi”, explaining that BTC crypto creates freedom and gives hope.

Snowden and human rights advocates talk internet surveillance in the era of BLM

Challenges to internet freedom are threats to grassroots protests, panelists agreed.

Following Binance Uganda closure, Binance P2P makes strong inroads in Africa

The cryptocurrency exchange has given up on Binance Uganda, but the regional play remains strong Following the announcement of a disappointing closure of a Ugandan subsidiary in October, Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — released a blog post yesterday indicating that another initiative, Binance P2P, is making strong inroads across the world’s second-most populous continent.  Titled “P2P Merchants: Facilitating Freedom of Money in Africa,” the post highlighted the peer-to-peer trading program’s growth in the region throughout the year — most notably stating that Binance P2P has processed a total of $280 million equivalent local African currencies since March, when the program introduced coverage for the Nigerian Naira (NGN). Binance also claims that the program allows local merchants in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt and Morocco to “earn between $30 and $350 per day” buying and selling cryptocurrencies to their peers with local fiat currencies.

The Need for Decentralization: Nigeria Unrest and Censorship Escalate

Social unrest and attempts to censor social media and, by extension, freedom of speech in Nigeria is highlighting the need for censorship-resistant, decentralized networks.

Cuban freedom fighters launch underground Bitcoin remittance network

Fiat trades are often completed for a sizable fee by bike-riding crypto enthusiasts. Cubans are finding new ways to circumvent the embargo sanctions imposed by the US government back in 1962. According to an October 26 report by Cuba's AFP news agency, remittances sent from the US to Cuba often pass through a clandestine network of "crypto enthusiasts" before being converted into Cuban pesos. Erich García, a 33-year-old programmer and local YouTuber, told AFP that anyone who wants to send remittances to the island must buy Bitcoin and send it through a Cuban crypto exchange called BitRemesas. Crypto users on the island then bid to offer recipients the best price for their coins via WhatsApp or Telegram. On average, a middleman from the network receives up to a 25% commission for their part in a risky and legally questionable operation. After a deal is reached, the counterparties agree to a time and date to complete the trade.

META 1 Coin Trust Announces Commission to Study Global Persecution of Cryptocurrency Projects

October 27, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida Collaborating with other cryptocurrencies, META 1 tackles injustice and human rights META 1 Coin Trust has announced plans to identify, research and document instances of governmental overreach in cryptocurrency cases globally as part of its ongoing efforts to advance human rights and individual freedom.

EU Court Confirms Cash Is a Constitutional Freedom

With states discussing the possibility of creating entirely digital currencies, the debate over the place of cash in society has only intensified.

Bitcoin Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Explains Strategy for Attaining Financial Freedom

Bitcoin billionaire and founder of venture capital fund Social Capital Chamath Palihapitiya is sharing his strategy for attaining financial freedom.  In a new interview with Shane Parrish of The Knowledge Project, Palihapitiya says building a network of people with shared values and a shared sense of identity and working toward a common goal, can provide […] The post Bitcoin Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Explains Strategy for Attaining Financial Freedom appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Your Wallet in 2030 Will Be Full of Free Money

Real freedom will come when monetary stimulus goes directly to the people, writes Yoni Assia, founder and CEO of eToro

The avaricious misanthropy of Brian Armstrong

If the mission is to create economic freedom for Coinbase's CEO, he's taking all the right steps. You can tell from Brian Armstrong’s opening words that he’s a numbers guy. “There have been a lot of difficult events in the world this year,” understated the Coinbase CEO in announcing that forthwith, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States would do a better job of ignoring them. According to Armstrong’s recent blog post, Coinbase’s mission is to “create an open financial system for the world”.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin and Blockchain Will Fuel Financial Freedom and Transform Future of Content Delivery

Speaking at the Oslo Freedom Forum, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin and blockchain technology will usher in a movement that will transform the internet we know today into what it was originally intended to be.  Conducted virtually for the first time, the Oslo Freedom Forum is a global series event hosted by the Human […] The post Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin and Blockchain Will Fuel Financial Freedom and Transform Future of Content Delivery appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Square CEO Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin holds the keys to security

He also took the time to discuss how content saved via Blockchains becomes effectively immutable. The Oslo Freedom Forum, an event-based entity under the wing of the Human Rights Foundation, or HRF, digitally hosted Square CEO Jack Dorsey for a quick interview on YouTube.

Twitter CEO Explains How Bitcoin, Blockchain Will Revamp Its Business

Bitcoin backer Jack Dorsey appeared on the Oslo Freedom Forum stream to discuss how the social media giant can embrace blockchain.

Jack Dorsey Details Twitter’s Blockchain Strategy at Oslo Freedom Forum

Jack Dorsey said the nonprofit Blue Sky will use blockchain to create an open Twitter protocol and give people more control over their data.

Ecological Sanity Is Compatible With Human Freedom

We have to build a more free society while being more data-driven and efficient than ever.

Fashion house Alexander McQueen joins blockchain trend with new label

A major fashion house is using blockchain to ensure authentic goods while giving rise to the notion of “Web 3.0” brands. While the concept of decentralization has been demonstrated within collaborative sectors like the gaming industry, where participants are given a voice, it’s notable that a major fashion house has decided to use blockchain and its underlying values to give creative collaborators freedom of expression.  On Sept.

Lysander Spooner: Natural Law – The Science of Justice

The science of mine and thine – the science of justice – is the science of all human rights; of all a man’s rights of person and property; of all his rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

From dream to nightmare: Belarus crackdown has tech firms restless

Will the political turmoil in Belarus put an end to the development of digital technologies and the financial freedom of its citizens? A political crisis, mass detention of peaceful citizens and internet blocking in Belarus are hitting the country’s IT sector hard.

Blockchain-Backed Social Media Brings More Choice for Users

Could blockchain fight against state-sponsored censorship in a post-coronavirus era? As people continue to rethink topics like technology development, economic measures and freedom of speech because of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockchain has now emerged as a solution for many issues.

Richard Stallman: A Discussion on Freedom, Privacy & Cryptocurrencies

Dr Stallman spent most of his time advocating for free software, but nowadays, he has been adopting a critical stance on cryptocurrencies. Dr Richard Stallman is well-known for his free software movement activism.

Human Rights Foundation to Help Activists Protect Their Bitcoin Funds

The Human Rights Foundation promotes Bitcoin education to help global activists protect their funds using crypto. The Human Rights Foundation, or HRF, a major global organization promoting democracy and freedom, continues to explore the use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as a way to protect human rights around the world. The HRF recently partnered with crypto custody startup Casa to help global activists effectively protect crypto funds used to fight human rights abuses and challenge authoritarianism. Casa to share Bitcoin expertise to support human rights As part of the new collaboration, Casa will be working with the HRF to educate non-profit organizations, or NGOs, and activists about Bitcoin.

The Encrypted Messaging Dilemma: Balancing Censorship and Freedom

Experts are of the opinion that governments need to work hand-in-hand with encryption-centric service providers to combat illegal activities on their platforms. Encrypted messaging services have always presented a tough challenge for government agencies all over the world.

Orchid Labs CEO Says New VPN Seeks to Enhance Privacy Rights

US-based company launched a VPN app for iOS users after witnessing a surge in VPN services demand across the world. On July 9, peer-to-peer bandwidth market company, Orchid, announced the official launch of its crypto-enabled VPN app in the Apple App Store.

John Perry Barlow: A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace

Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of Mind.