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Used by only a few nerds, Facebook kills PGP-encrypted emails

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In 2015, as part of the wave of encrypting all the things on the internet, encouraged by the Edward Snowden revelations, Facebook announced that it would allow users to receive encrypted emails from the company. Even at the time, this was a feature for the paranoid users. By turning on the feature, all emails sent […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Cloud-native cybersecurity startup Aqua Security raises $60M and remains a unicorn

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Founded in 2015, Tel Aviv- and Boston-based Aqua Security claims customers such as PayPal, Netflix and Samsung, which use the Aqua platform […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Ex-Uber CSO Joe Sullivan on why he ‘had to get over’ shock data breach conviction

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Before joining Uber as chief security officer in 2015, Joe Sullivan served for two years as a federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice, where he specialized in computer hacking and IP issues. He worked on a number of high-profile cases, from the first case in the U.S.

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Asia Funding Limps Along, Hits Lowest Level Since 2015

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The region suffered its worst quarter for venture funding since the final quarter of 2015, with Asia-based startups raising only $14.6 Despite a slight resurgence across the global venture funding landscape , Asia seems to be left behind. billion — a 24% decline from Q1 and a 32% dropoff year to year.

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Where is the e-commerce app ecosystem headed in 2021?

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Between 2015 and 2021, the martech stack grew from 1,800 to 8,000, meaning it roughly doubles every three years. The martech app ecosystem more than tripled between 2015 to 2018, powered by the growth of SaaS and e-commerce industries. The closest match to the growing e-commerce stack is the marketing automation stack.

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Bending Spoons acquires Evernote, marking the end of an era

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Between 2010 and 2015, Evernote raised hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital from investors including Sequoia, Meritech Capital and Japanese media company Nikkei. Evernote’s chief operating officer, appointed in June 2015, left after just a few months. This proved to be a winning strategy — at least at first.

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Kenyan insurtech startup Pula raises $6M Series A to derisk smallholder farmers across Africa

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Founded by Rose Goslinga and Thomas Njeru in 2015, Pula delivers agricultural insurance and digital products to help smallholder farmers navigate climate risks, improve their farming practices and bolster their incomes over time. The pair both act as co-CEOs. “With our latest funding, now is the time to break into new ground.

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