The newly released JFK files suggest a complex web of international intrigue and intelligence failures, challenging long-held beliefs.
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Mark Cuban educates comedian Jon Stewart on crypto
“I feel like this is turning into ‘Digital Currency for Dummies,‘” Jon Stewart said to the billionaire during an interview on his weekly podcast.
In one of his first interviews after supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election, billionaire and Cost Plus Drugs co-founder Mark Cuban appeared on Daily Show part-time host Jon Stewart’s podcast to discuss digital assets.
In a Dec. 12 episode of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, Cuban said he strongly pushed for the Harris campaign to target young men in the 2024 election, in part based on their affinity for crypto and feeling “part of a community.”
The billionaire said he told Vice President Harris and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler that the administration’s policies on crypto “could cost her the election.”
Who is SEC’s Mark Uyeda? Trump’s frontrunner for SEC chair
Uyeda's potential leadership at the SEC could redefine U.S. crypto regulation, fostering innovation through clearer guidelines and industry collaboration.
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Uganda’s Mitroplus Labs Unveils Afro, a Pan-African Meme Token
Mitroplus Labs Africa, a Ugandan blockchain education institution, launches “Afro” meme token on Tron’s Sunpump network. Afro, represented by an African girl, is intended to promote African identity in blockchain education. Founder Ivaibi Festo says Afro’s success will demonstrate Mitroplus Labs’ ability to develop utility tokens. The token will be integrated with educational seminars and […]CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency […]Demand still sluggish for US Ethereum ETFs one month after debut—here’s why
The sluggish demand for US spot Ethereum ETFs highlights the challenges of attracting investors without staking rewards and amid market downturns.
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Cardano’s Chang hard fork set to launch tomorrow — Here’s what you should expect
Cardano's Chang hard fork could significantly enhance network decentralization, governance, scalability, and potentially attract more users and investors.
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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Education Investments Set to Pay Off in Adoption
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. In this edition, we discuss the recent investments made by the Salvadoran government in Bitcoin education and certification, and how these initiatives might increase trust in cryptocurrency and boost adoption in the country. Latam […]Why was Telegram’s CEO arrested? Understanding the nuances between privacy and crypto
Durov's arrest underscores the escalating conflict between privacy tech and regulatory demands, potentially reshaping the future of digital rights.
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What is chain abstraction? Here’s how this idea helps simplify blockchain for everyone
Chain abstraction could revolutionize blockchain adoption by simplifying user interactions, but faces significant technical and regulatory hurdles.
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