Search
CoreWeave CEO Stands Firm on $9B Core Scientific Offer as Shareholder Opposition Mounts
21.10.2025
Michael Intrator calls the deal a “nice to have” as ISS and major investors urge shareholders to reject the proposed acquisition
Ripple CEO Bashes Wall Street Bank Opposition of Fed Master Accounts for Crypto
15.10.2025
CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose company is seeking a federal bank license and Federal Reserve "master account," called banker pushback "hypocritical."
Norwegian Officials Probe Major Polymarket Bets on Nobel Peace Winner
11.10.2025
A trader with a new account and no prior betting history placed a $70,000 bet on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the prize
Trump’s crypto dealings face scrutiny as House Republicans unveil digital asset bill
5.5.2025
US President Donald Trump’s crypto businesses are drawing increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill and beginning to influence the progress of US digital asset legislation. As Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives unveiled their draft of a digital asset market structure bill on...
Trump’s crypto dealings face scrutiny as House Republicans unveil digital asset bill
5.5.2025
US President Donald Trump’s crypto businesses are drawing increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill and beginning to influence the progress of US digital asset legislation. As Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives unveiled their draft of a digital asset market structure bill on...
Turkish Lira Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Arrest of Opposition Leader
19.3.2025
The Turkish lira has fallen to a record low against the U.S. dollar, trading at 40.96 before recovering slightly to 38.74, following the surprise arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The country’s benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, dropped by as much as 7% in response to the news, which...
New Canadian P.M. Carney Closes Gap on Polymarket with BTC-Friendly Poilievre
15.3.2025
Polymarket initially diverged from polls showing that opposition leader Pierre Poilievre had a commanding lead over the Liberal's Mark Carney
Argentina Opposition Threatens Milei With Impeachment Over LIBRA Token Tweet: Reuters
16.2.2025
An opposition lawmaker said the president should be impeached after promoting and then withdrawing his support for the token
Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections
10.10.2024
Georgia’s political opposition wants to use blockchain technology to develop civil society and the country’s business landscape.
John Deaton vows to fight federal CBDC, calls it ’a hill to die on’
28.9.2024
John Deaton has discussed his stance on US Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity and government accountability in his Senate run
John Deaton vows to fight federal CBDC, calls it ’a hill to die on’
28.9.2024
John Deaton discusses his stance on the Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity, and government accountability in his Senate run
Venezuela opposition’s Bitcoin reserve plan must overcome political turmoil first
18.9.2024
Opposition leader María Corina Machado proposed adding Bitcoin to Venezuela’s reserves for a new era led by Edmundo Gonzalez
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Bitcoin Reserve; Maduro Wants to Retake the Crypto Path
9.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado proposes creating a bitcoin reserve, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro states that the country...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve
7.9.2024
Maria Corina Machado, head of the political coalition that contests the victory of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, has proposed establishing a bitcoin reserve for the country. Machado stated that bitcoin represented a lifeline for many Venezuelans, that protected their wealth from rampant...
Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown
1.9.2024
The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition...
California lawmakers push through controversial AI bill opposed by OpenAI
29.8.2024
California lawmakers advance a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, despite pushback from major tech companies and now awaits full approval of Governor Gavin Newsom
Anthropic jumps in on tug-of-war over California AI bill
23.8.2024
Things are heating up on the AI legislation front with Anthropic voicing its support of an AI bill introduced by senator Scott Wiener, one which received a letter of opposition from OpenAI
California senator slams OpenAI’s opposition to AI safety bill
22.8.2024
As the debate over SB 1047 intensifies, Wiener remains steadfast in his support for the bill, which he believes is a necessary step toward responsible AI governance
California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers
19.8.2024
Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies
Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
29.7.2024
The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises