One of the now seemingly forgotten rationales behind crypto-currencies was anonymous fiscal transactions. Keeping prying government eyes out of private dealings.
Squashing that is what this all about. Google, Facebook and Uncle like to keep tabs.
By Joël Valenzuela
(Dash Force News) Google has announced that it will be cracking down on cryptocurrency-related advertising, furthering the “crypto blackout” online.
According to new policies relating to financial services to be rolled out in June, among newly banned content will be anything related to cryptocurrency:
“Cryptocurrencies and related content (including but not limited to initial coin offerings, cryptocurrency exchanges, cryptocurrency wallets, and cryptocurrency trading advice)”
While the spirit of the ban appears to be targeted at ICOs and speculation, it will also affect other cryptocurrency information as well, from simple usage guides to wallets, news sites, general information, and more. Read the rest of this entry »

