A prominent investor has raised concerns about a recent proposal to limit credit card interest rates. Bill Ackman, the CEO of a major investment firm, took to social media to criticize President Donald Trump's suggestion of a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Ackman argued that such
Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco
The UK is shaking things up for crypto companies. Starting this autumn, these companies will need to apply for a special license. This is part of a new rule that will fully kick in by October 2027. Not all companies will get a free pass. Those already registered under old rules will have to apply a
The European Union is set to introduce the Digital Networks Act, a new set of rules aimed at boosting competition and investment in digital infrastructure. This act is expected to be unveiled on January 20th. Interestingly, the act is not expected to impose strict regulations on major U. S. tech gia
Starting in 2026, crypto companies in the EU will begin gathering tax details from users. This is part of the EU's DAC8 rules. Many people think this means the end of crypto privacy. But that's not quite true. The EU set January 1, 2026, as the start date for data collection. However, the first ful
CoinFlip, a digital asset company, has introduced a new way for employees to invest in cryptocurrencies. This program lets workers put money directly from their paychecks into crypto. It's a simple way to buy Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and other digital currencies. The minimum amount to start is just $
Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear
The buzz around self-driving cars is huge. Companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox are saying their robotaxis are making roads safer. Many news outlets are quick to agree, claiming these cars have fewer accidents than humans. But is this really the case? The idea is that if robotaxis are safer, then
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan
