Secrecy

Landmark Decision to Reform Australia’s Secrecy Laws: Government Acts on Recommendations to Balance National Security and Press Freedom

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Canberra, Australia — Australia’s complex web of secrecy laws, likened in volume to the combined works of some of literature’s most voluminous authors, has prompted a significant review and partial reform aimed at enhancing transparency in governance. Jake Blight, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, recently highlighted that the breadth of these laws, over 3,000 pages, is akin to the entirety of William Shakespeare’s works coupled with “War and Peace” and “The Lord of the Rings.” The urgency of reforming secrecy laws, which have expanded significantly post-September 11, 2001, reflects growing concerns over their potential … Read more

Pro-XRP Lawyer Critiques SEC Secrecy and Advocates for Transparency Amid Ripple Lawsuit Victory

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Washington, D.C. — As Ripple marks its litigious journey with a victory, lawyer John Deaton, an advocate for XRP, has voiced significant concerns about transparency within U.S. regulatory bodies. His comments are prompted by the lack of public disclosure on meetings between SEC Chair Gary Gensler and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, sparking a debate on governmental secrecy. Deaton, speaking on a recent episode of the Good Morning Crypto Show, criticized what he perceives as opacity in the governance of the cryptocurrency sector. He highlighted the scant details available on the interactions between Gensler and … Read more