Former Facebook Exec: Bitcoin Companies Will Lead Defensive Innovation
The cyber security market is growing at a rapid pace. According to research firms like Cybersecurity Ventures and Markets and Markets, the cyber security market will be worth over US$200 billion within the next five years. Former Facebook and Coinbase Director of Security Ryan McGeehan believes bitcoin companies will lead defensive innovation and the....
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