Hong Kong has become a flashpoint on the world stage – its population mobilized in one of the most visible protests in recent memory. Consequentially, it has also become a technocratic battleground where cryptocurrencies are playing an important role. Hong Kong has become a futuristic battleground. Telegram chatrooms where protestors discuss tactics are being targeted by Chinese servers, facial recognition technology has caused much of the public to ‘go rogue,’ and many are resorting to new tactics, like using laser points, to try to distract tear-gassing police. This is a 21st-century uprising, taking place on the ... (full story)