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Denmark Backs Blockchain Technology As Instrument to Fighting Runaway Political Corruption
The Danish government has thrown its support behind blockchain in the fight against political corruption.
Deutsche Bank Executive Says CBDC is More of a Political Decision
Deutsche Bank Executive Burkhard Balz has noted that the decision to launch a CBDC by any country may be more of a political decision than a technical one.
5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”
About 60 employees have left Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange because of the firm’s new controversial policy.
War, Tariffs, and Federal Reserve: Challenges for Emerging Markets in 2025
Emerging markets face significant risks in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, and Federal Reserve policies, as highlighted by recent analyses.
Nobitex Faces $90 Million Exploit Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffers a $90 million exploit, highlighting geopolitical tensions and the challenges of operating in a sanctioned environment.
BUZZ Index Outperforms Amid Geopolitical Strains
The BUZZ Index demonstrates resilience and leads the market as geopolitical tensions rise, highlighting investor sentiment shifts and social media's role in market dynamics.
FTX Boss Is Rethinking On $1B Political Donation, Calls It A Slip of Tongue
Democratic cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in the past that he could spend a record $1 billion in the 2024 US election.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Stance "Leaves People Behind"
Following the move by Coinbase to offer severance packages to staff who disagree with the ‘apolitical’ stance of the firm, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey has slammed the move.
US Authorities Uncover Chinese-linked Bitcoin Mining Operations
US authorities have identified a significant number of Chinese-linked Bitcoin mining operations across the United States, sparking national security concerns. Published by The New York Times on October 13, the report highlights the close proximity of some of these operations to critical military and infrastructure sites. Amidst escalating US-China political tensions, the surge in Chinese Bitcoin mining operations in the US, coupled with their substantial energy consumption, poses critical questions regarding cybersecurity, energy sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.
DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race
In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions
Baidu's Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie
Reports of Baidu’s AI chatbot Ernie Bot undergoing military testing led to an 11.5% drop in its stock, reflecting investor concerns over potential U.S. sanctions and the intricate challenges facing Chinese AI companies in the global tech landscape.
Nearly Half of Millennials Own Cryptocurrencies
A recent survey conducted by Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has found that 46% of millennials in major population countries own cryptocurrencies, compared to 25% of Gen X, 21% of Gen Z and 8% of baby boomers. The survey also revealed that 27% of millennials and 36% of Gen Z consider cryptocurrency regulation an important factor when voting for political candidates.