Crypto Anarchists Flock to Berlin to Escape the NSA
During the GDR era, this room was used for interrogation by the Stasi (East German Secret Police). With its strict privacy laws, Germany is the refuge of choice for those hounded by the security services, The Guardian reports. Laura Poitras, the director of Edward Snowden documentary Citizenfour, just released in cinemas, moved to Berlin to escape the attentions of the US security services. She chose Germany because of its privacy laws, and Berlin because of all the groups doing anti-surveillance work there. She says: "There is just a very real historical awareness of how information can....
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The word "crypto" is Greek in origin (from kryptós) and means "hidden" or "secret." Cryptozoology is the study of hidden and rare animals, cryptography is the study of hidden or secret writings, etc. In contemporary times, the use of crypto as a prefix usually designates a secret identification. While few today would declare their allegiance to the ideals of fascism, it is not uncommon to hear people referred to as "crypto-"fascists. The addition of crypto as a prefix in this case indicates a belief that someone is 1) secretly a fascist or 2) they act in ways to surreptitiously bring about....
This is a guest post by Chris Grundy, a Berlin-based Bitcoin enthusiast who works at Bitbond. Despite Germany's recent negative press over the Greek bailout, Berlin remains one of the world's greatest cities for Bitcoin lovers. Whether it's the plethora of innovative bitcoin startups springing up all over the city, the widespread adoption of the cryptocurrency along Berlin's high streets, or the vast amount of investment flooding into the German capital, Berlin's relationship with Bitcoin will be instrumental in shaping its future. Berlin startups have been enjoying an unprecedented level....
Bertelsmann has invested in the second fund of Berlin's Greenfield One, a crypto venture firm with earlier bets on NEAR, Arweave and others.
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