Consistent with our OODAcon 2024 theme - Convergence - the recent transfer of $214M worth of bitcoin from the total $13.3B worth of bitcoin held by the USG - predominantly made up of the bitcoin …
The Republic of Malta’s First-of-its-Kind e-ID (Electronic Identification System)
Officially launched in 2010, The Republic of Malta's e-ID is an electronic identification system that enables Maltese citizens, residents, and businesses to access a wide range of online government …
Landmark Admin Discloses Data Breach Impacting Personal, Medical Information
Landmark Admin, a life insurance company is currently sending alerts to customers notifying them of a data breach that has impacted personal medical insurance information. According to Landmark …
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e-Estonia: The Digital Residency Program of Estonia
The e-Estonia Digital Residency Program, also known as e-Residency, is a pioneering initiative launched by the Estonian government in December 2014. This program allows individuals from anywhere in …
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Market Pivot or Inflection Point? Blockchain Storage Utilization, Data Inscription, and the Exponential Growth of Storage Blocks
Is the blockchain primarily a storage of value technology or an infrastructure for the storage of information? Or both in unequal parts (or equal measure)? And does this issue represent a business …
Crypto Industry Faces $19 Billion In Losses From 785 Hacks Over 13 Years
The cryptocurrency industry suffered 785 reported hacks and exploits during the past 13 years. Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets were stolen in the 13 years since June 19, 2011, when the …
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Exponential Technologies and the Future of Digital Self-Sovereignty
The convergence of exponential technological disruption with digital self-sovereignty could lead to a redefinition of personal and collective agency - and will likely profoundly transform industries …
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Two Arrested in UK for Smishing Campaign Powered by Homemade SMS Blaster
Two individuals were arrested in the UK for sending mass text messages using a homemade SMS blaster. These arrests are part of a larger investigation into a smishing campaign using an illegal phone …
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Artificial Intelligence, The Metaverse, Compute, and The Future of Digital Identity Frameworks
The title of this post says it all: you will find here an OODA Loop original analysis of Artificial Intelligence, The Metaverse, Compute, and The Future of Digital Identity Frameworks as part of our …
Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks
The boom in artificial intelligence will increase banks' dependence on big U.S. tech firms, creating new risks for the industry, European banking executives said. Excitement around using artificial …
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