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Undersea Cables: Lifeline of the Digital Age, Now a Target #Geopolitics The recent incidents in the Baltic Sea have exposed the vulnerability of critical undersea infrastructure – the submarine cables that form the backbone of global communication and energy grids. These attacks, likely conducted by civilian vessels, operate within legal grey zones, making attribution and response extremely challenging. This situation tests the boundaries of international law, and collective defense mechanisms designed to protect critical infrastructure. The Invisible Network: Often overlooked, the global #internet relies heavily on a vast network of undersea cables. These cables, spanning millions of kilometres, carry the data that powers our modern world – from financial transactions and global trade to social media and streaming services. These vital lifelines are now emerging as targets for covert sabotage. Attacks on these cables can disrupt critical communications, cripple financial systems, and even destabilize entire regions. The potential for widespread chaos and economic disruption underscores the urgent need to enhance the protection of this critical infrastructure. The covert nature of these attacks makes it difficult to pinpoint the responsible actors. This ambiguity creates significant challenges for international law enforcement and undermines efforts to deter future incidents. The international community must urgently address this growing threat. • Enhanced international cooperation Sharing intelligence, developing common standards for protection, and establishing clear attribution mechanisms are crucial. • Technological advancements Investing in advanced surveillance technologies, developing more resilient cable systems, and exploring alternative communication pathways are essential. • Strengthening legal frameworks International law must be adapted to address the evolving nature of these threats and ensure accountability for those who perpetrate attacks on critical infrastructure. [Image: 3D map of the global submarine cable network by Tyler Morgan-Wall] #SubmarineCables #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #NationalSecurity #InternationalLaw #Technology #Innovation #Connectivity #GlobalEconomy #Resilience #Technology

FC Barçalona & Cardano: A Game-Changing Partnership! FC Barcelona and Cardano are teaming up to reshape fan engagement & create global opportunities. What makes Barça unique? Unlike most clubs, Barça is community-owned—150K+ socis (members) & 1,200+ fan clubs (Penyes) shape the club's destiny. Similarly, Cardano is a decentralized platform powered by its community, making this partnership a perfect match. Together, we’re building on Barça Vision’s Web3 initiatives to empower fans. The collaboration will: Create job opportunities for young Barça fans. Foster learning with blockchain tech. Reward fans with digital assets like NFTs & ADA. Through the Andamio platform on Cardano, fans can: Learn valuable skills (e.g., sustainability, gender equality). Work on real Barça projects (e.g., celebrating the 125th anniversary). Earn NFTs & rewards for contributions. This isn’t just about football—it’s about turning fans into agents of change. From local Penyes to global Discord communities, Barça and Cardano are unlocking a new era of engagement and impact. Ready to join the movement? Let’s make history together! #Barça #Cardano #Web3 #FanEngagement #NFTs

Just when we thought the crypto world was spiraling into chaos, a whitehat hero emerges to save the day—$1.5 million recovered and counting. #cryptomining #web3 #fintech #tokenomics

🚨💰 Crypto Tax Alert! 💰🚨  Yesterday, I joined an urgent meeting of the Israeli Bar Association's Crypto Committee to discuss the new draft regulations on withholding tax from crypto gains (attached). 🪙➡️💵  The big debate? These rules might push people away from licensed exchanges and straight into the black market. 😱💸 Tax-free paradise?  And the logistics? 🧐 How do you even withhold tax in crypto? The Tax Authority doesn’t take 0.25 ETH (yet 😂). Someone will have to convert it to shekels 💱—but who? And who pays for that? 🤷♂️  While most of us opposed the draft, I see a small 🌈 bright side : it’s a step toward treating crypto like fiat—a move toward legitimacy. 💼✨  What’s your take? How does this work in your country? Let’s discuss! 🗣️💬  O2K.tech Antonia Eilander MA LLM Ron Tsarfaty Tal Danenberg Yitzy Hammer Yarden Noy Samuel Goldfaden Gal Arad Cohen Avital Haitovich Yohai Edery Inga Aizenberg Guy Serussi Uri Zichor Shani Galant-Frankfurt🎗️JAGuar Gal, Crypto Reg Comp Lawyers #CryptoTax #Blockchain #Regulation 💻🚀

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗲𝘀 ⮕ 𝗗𝗔𝗖 𝟴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the EU's DAC 8 directive - short for the Eighth Directive on Administrative Cooperation - 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Crypto service providers, including exchanges, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. After that, EU tax authorities will automatically exchange this information across borders. This is a game-changer. 𝗗𝗔𝗖 𝟴 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. If you're in crypto, now is the time to act ! ✓ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, ✓ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱  ✓ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀｡ Need help navigating these changes ? Let's talk! Coinpliance The Luxembourg House of Web3 Crypto Tax Forum WalChain - Construire le Web3 #CryptoTax #DAC8 #Compliance

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, whose Lithuanian subsidiary, Bifinity, was established in May 2020 and recognized as one of Lithuania’s largest taxpayers in 2022 (€41.5M in taxes paid 💰), is rumored to be eyeing a relocation to neighboring Latvia. 🇱🇹➡️🇱🇻 According to an article by Gatis Madžiņš and Guntars Gūte in Dienas bizness (link in comments), the global crypto giant has started the licensing process at the Bank of Latvia, signaling a potential shift of operations. This decision might be tied to the uncertainty around securing a MiCA license in Lithuania. One of MiCA’s primary goals is to establish a harmonized regulatory framework 🛠️, creating consistent requirements across all EU member states and reducing the incentives for businesses to shop around for more favourable jurisdictions. Yet, it seems that jurisdiction hopping for licensing is still very much a reality within the EU. 🌍 #MiCA #EU #Crypto AMLYZE