Politics

In a recent opinion piece for The New York Times piece, economist Paul Krugman explores the complex narrative of U.S.-China relations, critiquing the portrayal of Democrats, especially President Joe Biden, as lenient towards China. Krugman is a highly influential American economist renowned for his significant contributions to the field of international trade and economic geography. […]

On February 20, prominent American lawyer John Deaton announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat in Massachusetts. His campaign video, titled “No Fear, Never Give Up,” offers a deeply personal look into Deaton’s life, motivations, and the principles guiding his political aspirations. Elizabeth Warren is a prominent American politician who has served as […]

In a thought-provoking opinion piece, Paul Krugman examines Donald Trump’s contentious statements on NATO, shedding light on a deeper issue regarding Trump’s perception of reality and its implications for leadership. Krugman points out Trump’s alarming suggestion that he would not defend NATO allies he views as “delinquent” in their financial obligations, even hinting at a […]

Paul Krugman’s recent opinion piece in The New York Times serves as a profound reflection on the political dynamics surrounding the CARES Act and its implications for American democracy. Krugman contrasts the bipartisan support for the pandemic relief bill with current political maneuvers, particularly by the GOP, which he views as acts of sabotage against […]

In a recent opinion piece for The New York Times, economist Paul Krugman delves into the complex issue of immigration in the United States, challenging widespread misconceptions and highlighting the indispensable role of immigrants in the nation’s economic fabric. Krugman is an American economist and public intellectual, widely known for his work in international economics, […]

In a recent development that has ignited discussions across political and entertainment circles, former President Donald J. Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting that American pop superstar Taylor Swift would be “disloyal” if she were to endorse President Joe Biden for re-election. Trump’s Appeal to Loyalty Trump’s comments, shared on his social media platform, Truth […]

In a recent Politico article by Adam Cancryn and Meridith McGraw, the narrative surrounding the U.S. economy’s performance under President Joe Biden is compellingly unpacked. The piece highlights how the unexpected economic upturn is reshaping the political landscape, particularly for former President Donald Trump and his campaign’s strategy for the 2024 presidential election. According to […]

In a thought-provoking social media thread on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on 10 February 2024, Paul Krugman dissected the current economic climate, suggesting that President Biden should openly celebrate recent economic successes. Krugman’s commentary sheds light on the complex interplay between economic data, public perception, and political partisanship. Krugman, an eminent economist and […]

On February 9, the day that the S&P 500 closed above 5,000 for the first time, in an enlightening interview with Bloomberg TV, Scott Bessent, CEO & CIO of Key Square Capital, shared his expert analysis on the current state of the US stock market, attributing the recent rally to anticipations of a Trump victory […]

In a striking declaration on his “Truth Social” platform, former President Donald Trump has attributed the recent upswing in the stock market to the positive polling numbers he holds against President Joe Biden. Trump’s assertion suggests that investor confidence is buoyed by the prospect of his victory in the upcoming election, a claim made without […]

U.S. Senator Rand Paul, in his recent interview on Fox Business, provided a critical overview of the United States’ role in global financial aid and its policies on border security and foreign aid. Rand Paul is an American politician and physician serving as the junior United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. He is a […]

During an interview on January 23, Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, articulated his concerns regarding the potential future launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (the “digital dollar”), labeling it a significant threat to individual liberty. This conversation was with Bloomberg TV in Manchester, New Hampshire. Here are the key takeaways from this […]

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has attributed his firm opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. to the economic vision of Vivek Ramaswamy. This revelation came during Trump’s campaign stop in Laconia, New Hampshire, where he reiterated his stance against the federal government issuing a digital dollar. Yesterday, during his speech at […]

Ryan Selkis, Co-Founder and CEO of Messari, published a thought-provoking thread on the social media platform X on January 20, offering his perspective on former President Donald Trump’s political approach and leadership style. Selkis’s commentary, marked by frankness and critical analysis, explores various aspects of Trump’s persona and policy stances. Here are the key takeaways […]

Popular crypto economist Alex Kruger predicts a “clean sweep” for Democratcs in the upcoming U.S. elections will benefit bitcoin.

Venezuela has blocked efforts by the Jaun Guaido-led opposition party from distributing $18 million in funds to healthcare workers via the crypto exchange AirTM.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp is reportedly leaving the United Kingdom after eight years over taxation and regulatory concerns tied to Brexit.

Free unlimited fuel is over in Venezuela, and one of the approved payment options for the new market is the Petro cryptocurrency.

A new law currently making its way through the US legislative system could have dramatic impacts on the legality of encryption. Originally and ostensibly designed to combat child pornography, the law could effectively render encryption illegal.

Former US Representative and Presidential candidate Ron Paul took to Twitter to blast the Federal Reserve’s money-printing tactics in response to the coronavirus and called for a total rebuild of the economy. 

The incarcerated founder of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, has taken to charting Bitcoin and forecasts more losses for the leading crypto. But after that, he sees no limit to where it could go.

A new credit line worth several hundred billion euros (potential) has been approved last night, along with new pledges for a more relaxed attitude toward fiscal injections in the EU; this prompts concerns of eventual inflation.

PTR’s official, government-defined price is wildly out of sync with fluid global markets. The token, supposedly pegged to one barrel of crude oil, still being valued out-of-market at more than double the market price.

The governor of the central bank of the Bahamas has confirmed that the country’s digital currency test pilot will be expanded to all of the islands in Q2 2020. 

Crypto derivatives exchange FTX is offering clients the opportunity to trade futures on President Trump’s 2020 reelection via the TRUMP-2020 contract. 

A new amendment passed by the Ukranian legislature seeks to make crypto and virtual assets compliant with the sweeping FATF “travel rule” guidelines. 

An Indian “Godman” fugitive has announced the creation of a new sovereign nation off the coast of Ecuador that will operate its economy based upon cryptocurrency.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took to Twitter to argue his support for Virgil Griffith after the latter was arrested for attending a conference in North Korea. 

The First Deputy Governor of Banque de France has recommended using distributed ledger technology (DLT) for settlements within the Eurozone.

The People’s Republic of China Communist Party has released a new blockchain-based application that encourages users to pledge their loyalty to the Party while tracking their input. 

Chinese Official Huang Qifan told audience members at the Bund Financial Summit that Facebook’s libra was likely to fail, and that China’s central bank would be the first to issue a digital currency.

The central bank of the Bahamas has announced the launch of its digital currency pilot program Project Sand Dollar will take place in Abaco before the end of the year. 

Former Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Moore has announced his intention to launch a stablecoin backed by a fractional reserve. Moore says that existing financial systems will be forced to compete with the rise of private currencies such as Frax. 

The US central bank is considering the issuance of a digital currency, according to one of its top officials, as concerns grow over the potential impact of rival national cryptocurrencies or corporate alternatives such as Facebook’s Libra.

A former head of one the top US market regulatory bodies believes the government must create a digital dollar to help spread monetary risk away from central banks.

US lawmakers are piling the pressure on Libra Association members to think again about their affiliation with Facebook in its project to launch a corporate cryptocurrency next year.

US Federal Reserve chairman Jay Powell has been asked by two Congressmen to consider developing a national digital currency.

The chief economist and head of global research for Dutch bank ING has expressed his belief that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are advancing quickly from the horizon. Mark Cliffe, who leads a worldwide team of economists and strategists for the company, voiced his thoughts on the matter in a video, where he said “central banks […]

Venezuela’s central bank is being accused of laundering bitcoin and ethereum obtained by the illegal seizure of mining rigs. 

The Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang, has moved to dampen down expectations regarding the country’s launch of a digital currency. In a press conference yesterday, he refuted recent rumors of an imminent launch for the 'Libra-style' cryptocurrency, and even questioned whether the plan would rely on blockchain technology at all.  Yi’s time in front of […]

Tron founder Justin Sun has been inspired by Andrew Yang’s universal basic income movement, and has pledged to give $1.2 million to 100 people in 2020. Sun called upon the US presidential candidate to assist in his selection process. 

China has loaded up its reserves with almost 100 tonnes of gold since it started buying back in December 2018. It’s no coincidence this accumulation of bullion arrives at a time where the economic uncertainties are rife; for China, many of these uncertainties are centered around their own economy.

MF’s Lagarde tells Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament that digital currencies and assets need “appropriate regulation” in order “to steer technology towards the public good.” 

In the last few days, a proposal from a member the ZCash community has sparked debate among users, developers and parties interested in the fortunes of the privacy centric cryptocurrency.

North Korea has responded to a confidential United Nations (U.N.) report claiming the country raised up to $2 billion by targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial institutions.

Despite the looming possibility of a no-deal Brexit and with most of the UK up in arms about the prorogation of parliament by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, ‘bitcoin’ is trending head of both ‘Brexit’ and ‘Boris’ in Google Trends.

Chinese state media publication The Global Times refuted reports that the central bank’s digital currency would be launching later this year, calling it “inaccurate speculation.”

According to a new report, China’s central bank is planning to issue its digital currency as early as November, by first distributing the coin to seven institutions including Alibaba and Tencent. 

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney made a radical proposal at the Federal Reserve’s annual policy retreat, calling for the replacement of the US dollar with a Libra-like alternative to be used as the global reserve. 

According to a new report, Rwanda’s central bank is considering the development and issuance of a digital currency in an effort to increase the efficiency of transactions and spur economic growth. 

A survey by a German data firm suggests that Turkey is one of the world’s biggest adopters of cryptocurrencies despite the country having no legal framework for trading such assets.

The Supreme Court in India has given the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) just two weeks to better justify its ban against allowing banks to work with cryptocurrency businesses. 

Crypto ATM provider Genesis Block aided protestors in Hong Kong by distributing water bottles and umbrellas that were paid for in BCH donations. 

A group of US lawmakers are traveling to Switzerland to meet with data agency that will be overseeing Facebook’s forthcoming digital currency Libra. 

In a move that perfectly encapsulates the Chinese authorities’ somewhat conflicted relationship with digital assets, it’s been revealed that the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone will look to open its doors to crypto companies and aid their research.  The ‘One Country, Two Systems’ concept that will drive the zone’s mission to serve as an example of […]

China announced that its state-backed, central bank issued digital currency (CBDC) won’t be decentralized and will only partially use a distributed ledger, causing doubts over whether it can be classed as a cryptocurrency.

China said this week that it is close to launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC) after more than a year’s work to put the framework in place to support the digital yuan.

Hong Kong traders are paying a $300 or more premium to invest in bitcoin as political unrest and protesting has driven an increased demand for crypto-assets. 

Influential technology entrepreneur and crypto-enthusiast Elon Musk declared this weekend that he supported the Andrew Yang for President campaign for the 2020 US election.

Tax authorities in New Zealand are to allow income to be paid in cryptocurrency and have set out new rules on how such payments should be taxed.