#Facebook launching ‘smart internet glasses’ this year

#Facebook launching ‘smart internet glasses’ this year

“#Facebook launching ‘smart internet glasses’ this year” Facebook will launch a pair of “connected” glasses very soon this year. The smart specs have been teased previous, but largely remain a mystery. Despite suffering major privacy scandals in the past, Facebook hopes it can convince everyday folk to don a pair of web-connected glasses. Facebook still…

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# Congresspeople chastise the Treasury for rushing new crypto monitoring proposal

# Congresspeople chastise the Treasury for rushing new crypto monitoring proposal

“# Congresspeople chastise the Treasury for rushing new crypto monitoring proposal ” Nine congresspeople have signed on to a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, telling him to hold his horses.  The Thursday letter is in response to the Treasury’s recent proposal to make registered crypto businesses hold on to more customer information, especially when transacting with…

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# Users vs. governments: The ‘infinity war’ for blockchain privacy may be over

# Users vs. governments: The ‘infinity war’ for blockchain privacy may be over

“# Users vs. governments: The ‘infinity war’ for blockchain privacy may be over ” The unique power of blockchain and cryptocurrency can also be considered their weakness. Crypto users gain unparalleled privacy for financial transactions through a decentralized transactional system. Governments, however, demand transparency in financial transactions for legal concerns. This creates a paradox. People…

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# It’s here: Treasury proposes rule to monitor crypto going to self-hosted wallets

# It’s here: Treasury proposes rule to monitor crypto going to self-hosted wallets

“# It’s here: Treasury proposes rule to monitor crypto going to self-hosted wallets ” The Treasury has released its long-awaited proposal to restrict money services businesses, including U.S.-registered crypto exchanges, from dealing with self-hosted wallets. In a Friday evening announcement, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, announced proposed rules requiring registered crypto exchanges…

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