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The Impact of Google Delaying Chrome’s Cookie-Blocking Privacy Plan

Google is delaying its long-promised efforts to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser to 2023. The tech giant aims to kill cookies in Chrome and replace it with a system called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC). “The Hash” panel explores data privacy and implications for blockchain tech.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 25, 2021 at 6:18 p.m. UTC

Jun 25, 2021

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Over 20 Organizations Form Alliance to Focus on Data Privacy and Monetization

With privacy becoming increasingly important, the DPPA wants to help figure out ways to address the issue at scale.

By Benjamin Powers Lyllah Ledesma

May 6, 2021 at 6:54 p.m. UTC

May 6, 2021

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Popular Crypto App Found to Have Ties to Data Tracking Company: Report

Bitcoin Ticker Widget and a clone of Steemit were found to contain data trackers.

By Benjamin Powers

Feb 16, 2021 at 4:55 p.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2021

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Enterprise Blockchain Firm R3 Launches Confidential Business Computing Platform

Conclave is compatible with R3’s blockchain platform Corda Enterprise and will be fully integrated going forward.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Feb 11, 2021 at 12:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2021

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7K Comments and Counting: Crypto Industry Fights 'Arbitrary' Treasury Rule

The crypto industry says a proposed rule to collect personal data from private wallet transactions is being rushed, might be challenged in court and could be difficult to implement.

By Nikhilesh De

Jan 7, 2021 at 5:20 p.m. UTC

Jan 7, 2021

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The Year We Learned the Rewards and Risks of Smart Devices

Moving into 2021, smart devices may be the most important battleground for data ownership and personal privacy, says IoTeX's co-founder.

By Raullen Chai

Dec 17, 2020 at 2:23 p.m. UTC

Dec 17, 2020

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New Mac Update Leaves Users No Room to Escape Data Collection

Following a recent Mac update, users will have to find alternatives if they want out from under Apple’s eye.

By Colin Harper Benjamin Powers

Nov 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2020

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My Data, My Money: Data Dividends and the Digital Economy

On Nov. 18, CoinDesk’s Ben Powers explores the data dividend: Is it an opportunity to restructure the digital economy on more equitable terms or merely a redesign of the current data ecosystem?

By Stephanie Izquieta

Nov 17, 2020 at 12:39 a.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2020

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