Bitcoin was once viewed as a means to opt out of violent, legacy financial systems. Now, it is being co-opted by the very same, and zealous newcomers to crypto think…
Continue ReadingThe Chinese embassy in Zambia denounced the United States over its debt limit and the “extraordinary measures” Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has implemented to stave off a U.S. debt default.…
Continue ReadingRepresentatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto. Republicans in the United States House…
Continue ReadingPoliticians and news organizations have reportedly planned to return roughly $6.6 million in donations from FTX — a mere fraction of the crypto exchange’s estimated contributions. Before its downfall, crypto…
Continue ReadingThree democratic committees, the DNC, the DSCC and the DCCC, pledged to return SBF’s political donations after the entrepreneur was charged with eight counts of financial crimes. Following the arrest…
Continue ReadingBitcoin represents an unprecedented paradigm shift, and while the world may not be ready to replace fiat, that change is inevitable. This article was originally published in Bitcoin Magazine’s “Orange…
Continue ReadingA White House spokesperson dodged point-blank questioning on whether President Joe Biden is planning to return the political donations from SBF. White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, declined to answer…
Continue Reading“Vox Populi, Vox Dei, man.” So says self-proclaimed Chief Twit Elon Musk from a private jet flying high above the world during a Twitter Spaces appearance on Sunday, Dec. 4…
Continue Reading“Your willingness to talk to the public will help the company’s customers, investors, and others,” said House Financial Services Committee chair Maxine Waters, addressing SBF. The leadership with the United…
Continue ReadingBitcoiners stand on the precipice of great change, built upon a distributed code that builds common values. This is an opinion editorial by Phil Snyder, professor, video director and editor.…
Continue ReadingWith election integrity under assault in the United States and elsewhere, is blockchain technology part of the solution? Greenland explores voting options. In October, Greenland was reported to be exploring…
Continue ReadingWhen one considers the state of the Union today, it doesn’t really seem like there is a viable path to affect change via the political process. The below is a…
Continue ReadingPolitical newcomer and Bitcoin holder J.D. Vance will take Rob Portman’s U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, but majority control of both chambers of Congress has yet to be decided. Results…
Continue ReadingThe outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States. On Nov. 8, registered voters across…
Continue ReadingCrypto has been highly visible in this election cycle thanks to polls and political action committees. This is a new and unaccustomed role for it with unknown results. The 2022…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrencies are being used to provide military and humanitarian aid in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has tested the capabilities of crypto in a real-world conflict where sanctions and…
Continue ReadingThere’s “15 different regulators” and “basically no clarity” when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, according to Diogo Mónica. Anchorage Digital co-founder and president Diogo Mónica has…
Continue ReadingA major bank in Kazakhstan has completed its first purchase of crypto for fiat and the president is ready to approve exchange activities. Kazakhstan is ready to legalize a mechanism…
Continue ReadingAnarchy is a perfect match for a Bitcoin because people come together to decide what rules should exist, without having authoritarians involved. This is a transcribed excerpt of the “Bitcoin…
Continue ReadingBitcoin users are an intolerant minority who will quickly mobilize if they think that forthcoming legislation is unfavorable or unfair to Bitcoin. This is a transcribed excerpt of the “Bitcoin…
Continue ReadingIt is important for Bitcoiners to utilize existing systems of enacting change to create the best possible environment for adoption. This is an opinion editorial by Mark Shut, a startup…
Continue ReadingWhile the report didn’t create any new regulations, it still serves as a foreboding message to bitcoin miners. This is an opinion editorial by Robert Hall, a content creator and…
Continue ReadingState representatives in South Carolina are particularly well-positioned to understand and support Bitcoin. This is an opinion editorial by Dennis Fassuliotis, founder of South Carolina Blockchain Inc. and co-founder of…
Continue ReadingPierre Poilievre is poised to become Canada’s first Bitcoin-supporting prime minister. This is an opinion editorial by Jesse Willms, a Canadian Bitcoin reporter. In a stunning win, Pierre Poilievre received…
Continue ReadingBukele says that despite past laws which prohibited the reelection of presidents, El Salvador can follow in the footsteps of developing nations. In an Independence Day live streaming event on…
Continue ReadingVerified Coinbase app users will be able to see where members of congress stand on crypto policies. On Sept 14, Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO Brian Armstrong announced the company’s plans…
Continue ReadingShould we depend on established political parties to defend the interest of Bitcoiners? Or is it time to form a new Bitcoin political party? This is an opinion editorial by…
Continue ReadingThe trade group includes many of the industry’s biggest names among its members; director Kristin Smith calls them “a great group to help steer the success of this enterprise.” United…
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