When we launched our investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes in May 2017, we had little idea of what was to come. 6 November 2018 We were concerned about invisible processing – the ‘behind the scenes’ algorithms, analysis, data matching and profiling that involves people’s personal information. When the purpose for using these techniques is related to the democratic process, the case for a high standard of transparency is very strong. Since we began, the scope of our investigation has extended to 30 organisations, we have…
Month: November 2018
ICO Guidance in "Plain English"
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to clarify when and how cryptocurrencies may be classified as securities, and will do so in “plain English.” The chairman of Deltec Bank & Trust says a widely scrutinized letter about stablecoin issuer Tether’s account at the Bahamas-based institution is “authentic.” Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets. A little-known ethereum project called Lition is quietly helping real German citizens find cheaper energy. Late Confirmation is a CoinDesk production. For more…