Scientists called on US authorities to resist the influence of the crypto industry – Bits Media

Harvard University experts, speaking against digital technologies, called American lawmakers to confront the pressure of crypto -investors.

Harvard Teacher of Information Technology Bruce Schneier (Bruce Schneier), reports the publication of Financial Times, stated, that the statements of blockchain supporters about its safety or decentralization do not correspond to the truth. Systems, in which you can lose all your savings, If you forget the password, A priori are unsafe, The scientist assures.

Together with other scientists in the field of computer science, Schneier signed a letter, in which he sharply criticized cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The letter was sent to American lawmakers in Washington. One of the signatures was the scientist and developer of software by Stephen Dil (Stephen Diehl), which explained: The letter is an attempt to contrast at least something to the supporters of cryptocurrencies, who for some time began to dictate politicians, What laws should be adopted.

The authors of the letter emphasize, that cryptocurrencies are risky assets and financial instruments, not proved their usefulness and security. Scientists are trying to dissuade legislators to make any relief for crypto industries.

According to Crypto Head, in 2018-2021 the number of cryptocurrency lobbyists has increased significantly, And the budget, spent on the promotion of digital currencies in government circles, grew s $2.2 million to $9 million. Total, Due to the tightening of laws, Over the past year, the business has increased the cost of lobbying for 116%.

Earlier Governor of Washington Jay Inly (Jay Inslee) Signed the law, aimed at expanding the introduction of blockchain in the financial and industrial sectors of the state.