REGULATION

Oct 07 2024CRYPTO

Trump's Turnaround: Embracing Crypto at the Bitcoin Conference

Donald Trump surprised many by addressing the biggest bitcoin conference of the year, promising to turn the United States into the "crypto capital" if he wins the November election. He pledged not to sell off the federal government's bitcoin holdings, a stark contrast to his earlier stance. Back in

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Oct 07 2024CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Vision: Make the US the 'Crypto Capital'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement at a bitcoin conference in Nashville. He plans to make the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrency if he's re-elected. Trump wants the country to be the "crypto capital of the planet" and create a "bitcoin strategic reserve." He also p

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump Wants to Boost US Crypto Industry

Former President Donald Trump, who was previously critical of cryptocurrencies, seems to be changing his tune. With the Biden administration focusing on protecting Americans from crypto scams and preventing digital currencies from funding crime, some crypto backers are feeling uneasy. They're lookin

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Are Ghost Guns About to Make a Comeback?

Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administr

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Flying Cars: The New Reality in Travel

Imagine zipping through the skies like a bird, without needing years of flight training. This dream has become reality with eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles, which are gaining popularity among private buyers and even military personnel. The latest prototype from Pivotal, name

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

The Secret Battle Behind Proposition 34: Rent Control or Healthcare?

Imagine if you had to choose between helping people get medicine and keeping a roof over their heads. That's essentially what Proposition 34 is asking California voters to do this November. At first glance, it seems like the proposition is all about controlling how healthcare providers spend money.

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

AI Safety Rules Blocked: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that a plan to keep AI safe just got stopped in its tracks. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill from Senator Scott Wiener (D) that was designed to prevent dangerous incidents involving powerful AI systems. The governor felt the rules weren't clear enough for

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Crypto Hopes for Clear Regulations Post-Election

As the U.S. presidential election nears, there's a buzz in the crypto industry about potential regulatory changes. Shan Aggarwal, from Coinbase Ventures, shared his thoughts at Messari’s Mainnet conference in New York City. "We’re really hoping for better regulations," he said, indicating that the c

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Oct 04 2024FINANCE

Starling Bank: Lessons Learned in Fintech Growth

Starling Bank, a digital bank backed by Goldman Sachs and once considered one of the UK's most promising startups, has recently been fined £29 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The fine was imposed due to the bank's failure in preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Ghost Guns: A Decline in Recoveries After New Regulations

In cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, the number of recovered ghost guns has significantly declined due to local lawsuits against manufacturers. Adam Garber, executive director of CeaseFirePA in Philadelphia, where a mass shooting was carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun, attr

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