Canton Foundation Swaps Members, Bureaucracy Unmoved
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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The Canton Foundation, a group working on tech research, just added 10 new members from around the world and said goodbye to one. These changes keep their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place. If you’re involved or interested, watch for more updates as membership stays open and active.
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