Mr. Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan, asserts that the current US political climate demonstrates how presidential power can be leveraged for significant personal profit, a trend he describes as “selling the presidency.” The Economics of Presidential Influence According to financial disclosures, President Trump generated $US1.4 billion ($2 … Read more
President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, released Tuesday, reports over $1 billion in income driven largely by cryptocurrency ventures and real estate holdings. According to the federal filing, the president’s portfolio includes $515 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and $636 million from CIC Digital, a holding company managing his memecoins and digital trading … Read more
BitMEX has overhauled its executive leadership, with CEO Stephan Lutz, CFO Ina Steiner, and Chief Growth Officer Raphael Polansky departing the cryptocurrency exchange. According to reports from CoinDesk, the firm is reportedly looking for a buyer as it attempts to streamline operations amidst an ongoing depression in digital asset prices. Who is leading BitMEX following … Read more
Bitcoin prices remain volatile, with the asset down nearly 50% from its October 2025 peak, yet institutional data suggests long-term investor conviction is hardening. According to David LaValle, president of indices and data at CoinDesk, the current market downturn represents a shift toward credibility rather than a decline in the asset’s future utility. While retail … Read more
Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old British high school student, has been placed on a Russian entry ban list following his investigative work into cryptocurrency networks used to evade Western sanctions. According to reports, including those from CBS News and The Moscow Times, the Kremlin sanctioned Browder in June 2026, alleging he published “disinformation” regarding Moscow’s use … Read more
The Evolution of Social Engineering in Crypto Theft The recent sentencing of Evan Tangeman highlights a disturbing shift in how cryptocurrency is stolen. We are moving away from simple technical glitches and toward “elaborate social engineering schemes.” Instead of just attacking code, criminals are attacking human psychology. View this post on Instagram about Tangeman, Evan … Read more
The Complete of the Bot Era? The Rise of Biometric Identity Verification For years, the battle between ticket buyers and automated bots has been a losing game for fans. From the infamous Eras Tour presale—which saw Ticketmaster face 3.5 billion system requests in a single day—to the rampant use of scalping software, the “bot problem” … Read more
The Soaring Threat of Cybercrime: How Scammers Are Exploiting Crypto and AI One click can be all it takes to become a victim. Despite years of warnings, cybercrime is surging, both in the number of people affected and the financial losses incurred. The speed and anonymity offered by cryptocurrency, coupled with the increasing sophistication of … Read more
Delaware Races to Modernize Banking Laws for the Digital Age Delaware is poised to become a key player in the evolving world of digital finance, with lawmakers introducing legislation to update the state’s banking regulations for the first time in 45 years. The proposed changes aim to attract cryptocurrency businesses and maintain Delaware’s position as … Read more
North Carolina Steps into the Future: New Coalition to Shape AI and Blockchain Policy A new initiative, the North Carolina Blockchain and AI Initiative (NCB+AI), is aiming to position the state as a national leader in the rapidly evolving worlds of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, … Read more