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originally posted by: ketsuko
originally posted by: pavil
originally posted by: tiredoflooking
originally posted by: MindBodySpiritComplex
unknown persons are using bitcoin’s blockchain to store and link to child abuse imagery, potentially putting the cryptocurrency in jeopardy.
Researchers from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany found that around 1,600 files were currently stored in bitcoin’s blockchain. Of the files least eight were of sexual content, including one thought to be an image of child abuse and two that contain 274 links to child abuse content, 142 of which link to dark web services.
“Our analysis shows that certain content, eg, illegal pornography, can render the mere possession of a blockchain illegal,” the researchers wrote. “Although court rulings do not yet exist, legislative texts from countries such as Germany, the UK, or the USA suggest that illegal content such as child abuse imagery can make the blockchain illegal to possess for all users.”
“Since all blockchain data is downloaded and persistently stored by users, they are liable for any objectionable content added to the blockchain by others. Consequently, it would be illegal to participate in a blockchain-based systems as soon as it contains illegal content,” the researchers wrote.
Child abuse imagery found within bitcoin's blockchain
This is really bad. Blockchain tech is such a needed positive thing but I guess this is the dark side of the issue, they cannot take down the bad stuff just like they cannot take down the good. This is an attempt to wreck it all I fear.
Good Lord. I guess it was just a matter of time for them to use Block chain for stuff like kiddie porn. Surprising that those files are in cryptocurrency.
Wonder what other Silk Road stuff is stashed in those chains.
I may have missed the thread, but is it bad guys using or is it being used to either frame folks as bad or to snare bad guys? Or is it a combination of all the above?
originally posted by: ModusPonus
a reply to: thepixelpusher
did y'all see the Sarkozy news? $42M tied to Libya for funding his campaign in 2010....
nypost.com...
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: ModusPonus
a reply to: thepixelpusher
did y'all see the Sarkozy news? $42M tied to Libya for funding his campaign in 2010....
nypost.com...
And then he (plus other leaders) repaid it by having Ghadaffi killed. Sweet guy.
originally posted by: Skyfloating
Facebook loses over 36 Billion in Market Value
(2 Days ago...still losing)
Which explains why Suckerberg has been selling off so many shares.
President Obama used his executive powers to attack industries to lower the value of certain companies, allowing his friends in the private sector to swoop in and buy them up at reduced prices, according to Peter Schweizer’s new book Secret Empires: How Our Politicians Hide Corruption and Enrich Their Families and Friends.
The book, released Tuesday, said Obama and his administration would deem industries either destructive to the environment or exploitative for the financial and professional gain of his friends, including industries such as coal mining, offshore drilling, cash advance companies, and for-profit colleges.
The book highlighted Marty Nesbitt and Harreld Kirkpatrick III, both former basketball players and close friends of the Obamas, who launched their private equity investment firm Vistria in sync with Obama’s re-election in 2012.
Unlike other investment funds that avoid highly regulated industries, Vistria was specifically focused on the fields that Obama was busy regulating.
“A curious pattern began to emerge,” Schweizer said in his book. “Obama and his administration would attack industries with government power, which led to substantially lower valuations for these companies. Nesbitt and Vistria, or others close to Obama, could then acquire those assets for pennies on the dollar.”
The book said one of the most visible targets of this scheme was the for-profit higher education industry. Obama concluded in 2013 that for-profit schools such as University of Phoenix, ITT Technical Institute, and DeVry University victimized students.
“They’ve been preyed upon very badly by some of these for-profit institutions,” Obama said in 2013 about students who attended these schools. “Their credit is ruined, and the for-profit institution is making out like a bandit.”
The University of Phoenix was hit hard by Obama's action when he ordered the Federal Trade Commission, among other government agencies, to crack down on for-profit schools.
After being suspended in 2015 following an investigation by the FTC, Phoenix’s parent company, Apollo Education Group, was bought out by three companies in 2016, including Vistria, for nine times less than its value before the suspension.
Schweizer's book also said there were close links between Vistria and the Department of Education, and said some department officials later went to work for the investment firm.
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: ModusPonus
a reply to: thepixelpusher
did y'all see the Sarkozy news? $42M tied to Libya for funding his campaign in 2010....
nypost.com...
And then he (plus other leaders) repaid it by having Ghadaffi killed. Sweet guy.
originally posted by: Perfectenemy
originally posted by: Skyfloating
Facebook loses over 36 Billion in Market Value
(2 Days ago...still losing)
Which explains why Suckerberg has been selling off so many shares.
Is it my imagination or does it look like the CA whistleblower is in reality a white hat? This seems to hurt all the major players/criminals except Trump.
originally posted by: ketsuko
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: ModusPonus
a reply to: thepixelpusher
did y'all see the Sarkozy news? $42M tied to Libya for funding his campaign in 2010....
nypost.com...
And then he (plus other leaders) repaid it by having Ghadaffi killed. Sweet guy.
Oh, that's right. It was France who led that charge with Obama leading from behind in our"not war" with Libya.
originally posted by: Perfectenemy
I guess it's now safe to assume dead cat bounce is the plunging Facebook stock. Good i hate that smug sob who stole the idea for FB in the first place. I'm so glad i never trusted FB and thus didn't make an account. My mistrust of those companies saved me numerous times. Suck it Zuck.
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: Perfectenemy
I guess it's now safe to assume dead cat bounce is the plunging Facebook stock. Good i hate that smug sob who stole the idea for FB in the first place. I'm so glad i never trusted FB and thus didn't make an account. My mistrust of those companies saved me numerous times. Suck it Zuck.
I have a very minimal Facebook page that I haven't bothered updating (or looking at) in years. I won't care a bit if it disappears.
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: Perfectenemy
I guess it's now safe to assume dead cat bounce is the plunging Facebook stock. Good i hate that smug sob who stole the idea for FB in the first place. I'm so glad i never trusted FB and thus didn't make an account. My mistrust of those companies saved me numerous times. Suck it Zuck.
I have a very minimal Facebook page that I haven't bothered updating (or looking at) in years. I won't care a bit if it disappears.
originally posted by: Perfectenemy
originally posted by: AndyFromMichigan
originally posted by: ModusPonus
a reply to: thepixelpusher
did y'all see the Sarkozy news? $42M tied to Libya for funding his campaign in 2010....
nypost.com...
And then he (plus other leaders) repaid it by having Ghadaffi killed. Sweet guy.
This revelation could lead right back to HRC. I guess she already regrets her stupid "we came,we saw and he died" comment. This could also tie in with the Red Cross money video.