Russia Threatens Telegram Over Data

Another day, another attempt to constrict the basic human rights of humans. Though I have written extensively on the United States’ actions against freedom of speech and net neutrality, this article’s focus is on Russia. THE ATTACK ON TELEGRAM While I hold no illusion over the egregious assaults on its citizens’ personal liberties...

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How Bitcoin Scaling Conflict Can be Resolved Between Developers and Miners

As the bitcoin industry and market continue to expand at an exponential rate, the community is expecting the activation of a viable scaling solution to address this growth. The Bitcoin Core development team’s transaction malleability fix, Segregated Witness (Segwit), has been the preferred method of scaling by the industry. Even the...

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BITPETITE - Bitcoin Tumbler

Having evolved from seashells passed hand-to-hand to digits on an electronic screen, money has come a long way. Ten years ago e-currency was a curiosity – today it has become, for many, a necessity. However, anonymity remains the main difference between conventional cash and online currencies. It is a common misconception among users...

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Wedding photos of soldier and policewoman make nation laugh

THESE have got to be the funniest wedding photographs. When Khairul Anuar and Wahidah Yazid tied the knot, they want to have some humour in their wedding shots. They had a series of wedding photographs of them play acting. The bride was shown flagging down a car for a traffic offence in Kota Tinggi. She then issued a summon to her...

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Record fine against Google to benefit EU citizens: Commissioner

THE record €2.4 billion fine slapped on Google by the EU for abusing its market dominance "will find its way back to European citizens," Europe's competition chief said Saturday. Although the US tech giant has said it expects to appeal, if the European Commission wins, "this fine will return to European citizens" via the governments...

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