National Security – DIGIT INFO

UK proposes ban on ransomware payments in critical sectors

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:59:23 +0000

The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals.

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Bitcoin decentralization is a matter of national security — Auradine CEO

DIGIT — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:18:05 +0000

According to CryptoQuant, the current Bitcoin network difficulty is 88.4 trillion — down from the 92 trillion recorded on Sept. 20, 2024.

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Foreign crypto miners could be spying on US bases: Elizabeth Warren

DIGIT — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:39 +0000

Senator Warren has lambasted foreign-owned crypto miners in the country, saying they’re loud, hot, and “suck up a ton of electricity, which can crash the power grid.”

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Nigeria’s blockchain future depends on local talent, experts say

DIGIT — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:49:38 +0000

Local experts note that if Nigeria adopts a foreign blockchain it would be difficult for the country to stamp its influence on key blockchain decisions. 

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US Senate recommends blockchain for national security tests

DIGIT — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:56:03 +0000

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services urges the Department of Defense to explore blockchain for national security applications, including supply chain management.

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Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security

DIGIT — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:12:26 +0000

A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow the country greater control over its data. Domestic Blockchain Seen as Boosting Government […]

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Biden orders removal of Chinese-owned crypto miner near missile base

DIGIT — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:15:29 +0000

Entities owned by Chinese nationals “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,” said President Biden.

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Biden Orders Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm to Divest Land Near US Missile Base

DIGIT — Mon, 13 May 2024 22:02:10 +0000

President Joe Biden has issued an order that blocks Mineone Partners Ltd., a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company, from owning land near Wyoming’s Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, which is a strategic missile base. This measure requires the divestment of land used for crypto mining and the removal of surveillance-capable equipment, citing national security risks. […]

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US officials seek easier pathways to ban AI exports and keep tech secrets in

DIGIT — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:47:16 +0000

Legislators in the U.S. have unveiled a new bill that would make it easier to ban exports of AI tech to safeguard against mal-intended foreign actors.

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Analysts Consider US National Security Policy a Pretext to Establish Trade Sanctions Against Other Countries

DIGIT — Tue, 02 May 2023 11:04:59 +0000

International analysts have called out the supposed use of the national security policy of the U.S. as a tool to justify the establishment of blockades and economic sanctions against countries like China and Russia. While U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has recognized that a decoupling of the economies of the U.S. and China would be […]

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