Central Bank Digital Currencies Are a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and Bitcoin could scarcely be more different. One is permissioned, the other permissionless; one centralized, the other decentralized; one is censorable, the other censorship-resistant. Despite their dissimilarities, CBDCs might just be the best driver yet for Bitcoin adoption. Also read: Mobile Gifting Platform Swych Announces Cryptocurrency Support CBDCs Are the Best Thing That Could Have...
Pirate Site Slammed for Meddling with DRM-Free Games, Circumvention Ensues
When piracy groups or sites release games online, consumers (despite paying nothing for the pleasure) expect certain standards. On a base level the game must work as advertised, any DRM should be removed, and no one should add any unwanted extras – particularly not malware, spyware, or forced advertising. In the vast majority of cases, pirate releases tend to conform to these standards but a popular pirate site called IGG-Games...
Filmmakers Want Phone Ban and Special Court to Tackle Indian ‘Cam’ Piracy
With Bollywood, India has a thriving movie industry that’s known all around the world. On the other hand, the country also has one of the highest piracy rates, which is seen as a major threat by industry insiders. Following pressure from U.S. movie companies, India’s government recently agreed to update its Cinematograph Act to outlaw ‘cam’ piracy. Anyone recording or transmitting movies in a...
