Privacy

Facebook’s share price finally bounced back a bit when Mark Zuckerberg, the young billionaire, was being questioned at a congressional hearing. However, the market recovery and the testimony of the hearing did not quell the worldwide doubts about Facebook’s massive privacy disclosure. It is almost impossible to rebuild trust once it collapses.

Blockchain Technology is being used by a variety of decentralized startups for different functions including record keeping, banking and video sharing. The video sharing industry is dominated by the likes of Youtube, Vimeo, etc that have a tight grip on operations and little regard for mass participation and user privacy. Decentralization offers a way out for billions of video viewers around the world.

In a hack attack, the government websites, including the Information Commissioner's Office and thousands of other sites around the world have been running a malware program that uses the visitor’s computer to mine Monero, a cryptocurrency, which like Bitcoin is blockchain based, but with a greater concentration on transaction privacy.

The recent repeal of Net Neutrality by the FCC has left it at the mercies of data bandit and highway pilferers, with Internet Service Providers able to command higher profits whilst delivering sub-par services.

Imagine a cost-free communication system that protects users’ privacy. A system where one never has to worry about network coverage, cost of roaming, and exorbitant data charges. Better yet, wouldn't it be awesome if users could even be rewarded for using the network?

Particl, a blockchain-based startup creating a peer-to-peer marketplace, has brought on a big name to their advisory team in Charlie Shrem. Particl’s founder, Ryno Mathee, has said that they are “excited to get some input from an industry heavyweight.” According to their press release, Shrem will participate in the project as a Strategic Advisor.

After three years of hard work, countless hours of programming, passion and perseverance for a shared vision, CloakCoin has reached a new milestone in building the world's safest cryptocurrency.

2017 is definitely the year you should start caring about your online privacy, and the number of VPN users has hugely risen those past few months. Why?

There was a time when the diamond industry was controlled by one name; DeBeers. Back when diamonds were first discovered in Africa in the late 1800’s, Cecil Rhodes made it his mission to purchase as many diamond claims as possible, which also included a farm owned by the DeBeers family. He eventually became known as the diamond supplier for the world and created De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited.