Uncorrectable freedom and security issues on x86 platforms
Uncorrectable freedom and security issues on x86 platforms
It has recently come to my attention that many in the free software movement are unaware of a relatively new development on x86 platforms…that permanently removes the ability to use these platforms without also continually executing signed, proprietary code at the highest possible privilege level. All post-2013 (AMD) and virtually all post-2009 (Intel) systems contain this mandatory technology, and therefore, by design, can never be converted to run using pure FOSS. Prior to these changes projects such as coreboot could be used to replace the boot firmware with a FOSS alternative.Decentralize.today2 days ago
Circle & Barclays Partnership
Circle & Barclays Partnership
Announced today was the news that Barclays has formed a partnership with Circle after the start-up was granted an e-money licence by the…Financial Conduct Authority. Circle is a ‘social payment’ (their term, not mine) app that leverages Blockchain technology to facilitate international payments, providing another way to send money across borders. This UK launch introduced the ability to transact in Sterling, on-top of the existing Dollar offering, with more currencies lined up for the future. ¶ The partnership with Barclays will see the bank provide the necessary accounts and infrastructure that permits transfers in and out of…Nicky Sugarman5 days ago
Why Everybody Should Have A Look into LISK
Why Everybody Should Have A Look into LISK
Whether you are new in the crypto-world or a veteran who lost half of your wealth during the MT-GOX debacle, LISK is definitively the next…crypto you need to watch, if you have not done it yet. Here are a few hints: ¶ The second most successful cryptocurrency crowdfund, i.e. over 14000 BTC or $5.8M (at the time of writing). Second to Ethereum. ¶ Before the launch scheduled end of April 2016, over 100 nodes (as the time of writing) are running the LISK test network! ¶ Microsoft has already announced they will include LISK in their Azure stack alongside with Augur, BitShares, Syscoin and Slock.it.Fix CryptApr 5