Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What is happening? Connecticut is considering a bill, Senate Bill 208 (2022 | CT) that would require parental consent for children under the age of 16 to engage in social media. The bill is expected to be amended to allow parents to remove children’s accounts. Why is this important? children’s welfare organizations support that bill […]

What is happening? Google is pledging $2.5 billion to diversify suppliers. Google has had a plan to diversify suppliers for 10 years. Why is this important? Some are attributing Googles renewed interest in its diversification of suppliers to a renewed interest in diversity, equality, and inclusion after the heightened awareness of Black Lives Matter in […]

What is happening? Russian citizens have been moving to  defeat Russia’s internet censorship by utilizing VPNs and encrypted messaging apps. Why is this important? Most of these end runs around government oversight are lessons learned from Chinese citizens who seek uncensored internet communication How will this be important? Some say the more people who use […]

What is happening? A report released this week from Accenture says there is an uptick in politically motivated hackers, with more hackers motivated to hack Russia. Why is this important? Cannot make this stuff up: ” the notorious Conti ransomware gang pledged allegiance to Moscow. In response, a Ukrainian security researcher decided to leak a trove of internal […]

What is happening? Wyoming has amended its playing field for crypto currency by providing for more decentralized organizations, which use digital tokens to track membership and more. The jargon is decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAO. SF 68 (2022 | WY) Why is this important? DAO status gave American CryptoFed the requisite structure to pursue federal […]

What is happening? Wyoming Legislature is considering Senate File 106 (2022 | WY) that would allow the State Comptroller to create a state stable coin (a form of cryptocurrency). Why is this important? Wyoming would become the first state to issue a stable coin. How will this be important? There are 49 other states that […]

What is happening? As we’re not near federal rules on crypto currency, let’s see what the states are up to. Why is this important? An overview of state crypto rules: Arizona is considering legislation to make bitcoin legal tender. California is considering legislation to allow people to pay for state services with cryptocurrency Colorado Governor […]

What is happening? This week President Biden issued an Executive Order concerning cryptocurrency to  centralize regulatory enforcement, protect consumers, and mitigate the fiscal and human costs of crypto misuse. Why is this important? The Federal Reserve back a new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) thereby laying the groundwork for a US backed digital currency that […]

What is happening? The Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs will be deep diving into the status and adequacy of cybersecurity preparedness among state agencies and contractors. Why is this important? The cybersecurity of those who receive procurement awards is increasingly important. How will this be important? A quick search of InfoHive will […]

What is happening? Earlier this week Anonymous announced on twitter it will be focusing on Russia and Putin to aid the Ukraine How is this important? Hackers on both sides for this conflict that has a strong cyber element. Why will this be important? Case of first impression for a global “cyber warfare” CNBC | […]