Edward Snowden Cautions Crypto Industry Not To Dilute Principles: ‘We Should Defy Bureaucracy’
Posted On September 30, 2024
In a speech at Token2049, Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor turned whistleblower, addressed the evolving landscape of digital privacy, government control and the role of cryptocurrency in shaping a new world order.
What Happened: Pointing on how government is exerting control over digital platforms, Snowden cited the recent case of Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov. He stated, “We saw a well-coordinated effort by the old powers to gain control over Telegram by taking its founder Durov as frankly a hostage in France.”
The whistleblower emphasized the importance of designing systems that resist state interference, praising Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies for their approach. He argued, “You have …
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