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Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

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In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

 7198   |    2
In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

 7018   |    3
Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

 9910   |    2
Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

 121   |    1
Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

NOV 03, 2016 | Joseph Young

Snapchat and Skype, two of the world’s most widely utilized social media and messaging applications, have been criticized by Amnesty International for the lack of basic privacy protections for users.

 46
Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

OCT 02, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Facebook’s secure messaging app - WhatsApp may not be secure for long, as an Israeli firm boasts it can break its end-to-end encryption through a backpack-contained device.

 29
WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

APR 08, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

WhatsApp has decided to turn on encryption for all messages. Will this lead to more private conversations or have they just opened a can of worms?

 141
Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

JUL 21, 2015 | Joseph Young

Keybase, a cryptographic message and verification startup, has raised US$10.8 million in a Series A funding round

 12
Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

MAY 29, 2015 | Cheryl Hulseapple

Israel-based GetGems mobile wallet and messenger app earned the title of the “most visionary social solution” for “instant payments across social platforms” in the Citi Mobile Challenge in Europe.

 7
Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

MAY 04, 2015 | Joseph Young

According to mathematician Meni Rosenfeld, Israel is a Bitcoin “forerunner.” With large numbers of users in the country, the number of startups and merchants continues to grow.

 43
Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

APR 30, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

I know many of you have no issue encrypting emails with PGP — no confusion copying and importing others' keys. No trouble remembering to back up your private keys when you switch to a new computer.

 50
MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

California is discussing a license for businesses in the cryptocurrency sector, leading to fears of a New York-style BitLicense proposal. Victoria, Australia to auction off US$7.1 million in bitcoin after a Silk Road dealer has his assets liquidated. Privacy-centric messenger app Wiper pulled from Chinese app store after including Bitcoin payment option, and much more news that happened on March 15.

 3
Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

MAR 04, 2015 | Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

 5
CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

MAR 02, 2015 | Matchpool

When sending payments, popular services PayPal and SWIFT allow users to attach private messages that add an explanation about the payment. Before now, bitcoin services haven't supported this feature. However, CoinSpark just launched a tool that works that accomplishes this for bitcoin transactions. They open sourced this tool so that developers can implement the feature in their own applications.

 8
Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

 10346   |    3
Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

 9910   |    2
In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

 7198   |    2
In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

 7018   |    3
Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

OCT 02, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Facebook’s secure messaging app - WhatsApp may not be secure for long, as an Israeli firm boasts it can break its end-to-end encryption through a backpack-contained device.

 29
WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

APR 08, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

WhatsApp has decided to turn on encryption for all messages. Will this lead to more private conversations or have they just opened a can of worms?

 141
Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

 121   |    1
Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

NOV 03, 2016 | Joseph Young

Snapchat and Skype, two of the world’s most widely utilized social media and messaging applications, have been criticized by Amnesty International for the lack of basic privacy protections for users.

 46
Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

MAY 04, 2015 | Joseph Young

According to mathematician Meni Rosenfeld, Israel is a Bitcoin “forerunner.” With large numbers of users in the country, the number of startups and merchants continues to grow.

 43
Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

APR 30, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

I know many of you have no issue encrypting emails with PGP — no confusion copying and importing others' keys. No trouble remembering to back up your private keys when you switch to a new computer.

 50
CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

MAR 02, 2015 | Matchpool

When sending payments, popular services PayPal and SWIFT allow users to attach private messages that add an explanation about the payment. Before now, bitcoin services haven't supported this feature. However, CoinSpark just launched a tool that works that accomplishes this for bitcoin transactions. They open sourced this tool so that developers can implement the feature in their own applications.

 8
Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

JUL 21, 2015 | Joseph Young

Keybase, a cryptographic message and verification startup, has raised US$10.8 million in a Series A funding round

 12
Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

MAY 29, 2015 | Cheryl Hulseapple

Israel-based GetGems mobile wallet and messenger app earned the title of the “most visionary social solution” for “instant payments across social platforms” in the Citi Mobile Challenge in Europe.

 7
Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

MAR 04, 2015 | Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

 5
MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

California is discussing a license for businesses in the cryptocurrency sector, leading to fears of a New York-style BitLicense proposal. Victoria, Australia to auction off US$7.1 million in bitcoin after a Silk Road dealer has his assets liquidated. Privacy-centric messenger app Wiper pulled from Chinese app store after including Bitcoin payment option, and much more news that happened on March 15.

 3
In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

 7018   |    3
Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

 10346   |    3
In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

 7198   |    2
Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

 9910   |    2
Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

 121   |    1
Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

MAY 29, 2015 | Cheryl Hulseapple

Israel-based GetGems mobile wallet and messenger app earned the title of the “most visionary social solution” for “instant payments across social platforms” in the Citi Mobile Challenge in Europe.

 7
Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

APR 30, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

I know many of you have no issue encrypting emails with PGP — no confusion copying and importing others' keys. No trouble remembering to back up your private keys when you switch to a new computer.

 50
Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

MAR 04, 2015 | Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

 5
Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

JUL 21, 2015 | Joseph Young

Keybase, a cryptographic message and verification startup, has raised US$10.8 million in a Series A funding round

 12
Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

NOV 03, 2016 | Joseph Young

Snapchat and Skype, two of the world’s most widely utilized social media and messaging applications, have been criticized by Amnesty International for the lack of basic privacy protections for users.

 46
Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

MAY 04, 2015 | Joseph Young

According to mathematician Meni Rosenfeld, Israel is a Bitcoin “forerunner.” With large numbers of users in the country, the number of startups and merchants continues to grow.

 43
Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

OCT 02, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Facebook’s secure messaging app - WhatsApp may not be secure for long, as an Israeli firm boasts it can break its end-to-end encryption through a backpack-contained device.

 29
MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

California is discussing a license for businesses in the cryptocurrency sector, leading to fears of a New York-style BitLicense proposal. Victoria, Australia to auction off US$7.1 million in bitcoin after a Silk Road dealer has his assets liquidated. Privacy-centric messenger app Wiper pulled from Chinese app store after including Bitcoin payment option, and much more news that happened on March 15.

 3
WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

APR 08, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

WhatsApp has decided to turn on encryption for all messages. Will this lead to more private conversations or have they just opened a can of worms?

 141
CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

MAR 02, 2015 | Matchpool

When sending payments, popular services PayPal and SWIFT allow users to attach private messages that add an explanation about the payment. Before now, bitcoin services haven't supported this feature. However, CoinSpark just launched a tool that works that accomplishes this for bitcoin transactions. They open sourced this tool so that developers can implement the feature in their own applications.

 8

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