Author name: Al Ingle

T he marriage of economics and politics is as old as civilization itself, yet it remains a turbulent union at best. This turbulence manifests most clearly when societies face a choice between short-term relief and long-term stability. The 1920s British return to the gold standard is a compelling historical case that illustrates this tension. While […]

TL;DR: Elon Musk recently revealed that X (formerly known as Twitter) has experienced a 60% decline in U.S. revenue due to allegations of antisemitism. These claims have led multiple advertisers to pull out of the platform. In this analysis, we dive deep into the freedom of speech debate, scrutinize the role of the ADL, and

As the conversation around cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, few are as deeply committed to driving its adoption as Jose Garay, the CEO of Ibex. Founded in Guatemala, the company has been on the front lines of the Bitcoin revolution, specifically advancing the integration of the Lightning Network across Latin America. In a candid conversation with Bob Burnett

TL;DR: Today’s crypto landscape saw some dramatic developments. Circle’s USDC launches on Base and Optimism networks, MetaMask grapples with scammers using government websites, and Stake Casino reports a $41M hack. Coinbase reveals a new lending service, and Visa makes a strategic partnership. MetaMask introduces a game-changing ‘Sell’ feature, and Nvidia anticipates a $600B AI market

AI-Generated COVID Drug Marks a New Era In a significant breakthrough, Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed oral COVID-19 drug has entered Phase I clinical trials, signaling a seismic shift in how medications are researched and developed. The Hong Kong-based company claims the drug is effective against all variants of the virus, including those resistant to Pfizer’s Paxlovid. This

TL;DR: Passive crypto mining allows you to earn income from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin without actively participating in the mining process. Strategies like cloud mining, staking, and yield farming enable earning returns by leveraging your crypto assets. However, risks exist so conduct thorough research before investing. Ultimately, passive crypto mining opens doors to generate wealth aligned

TL;DR: The SEC filed its first lawsuit against an NFT project, alleging unregistered securities sales. This could set a concerning precedent for regulation of other NFTs. The crypto bear market has been brutal, with every niche crashing. Now NFTs, the last holdouts, are falling as regulators step in. The SEC recently sued its first NFT

TL;DR: Visa partners with Worldpay and Nuvei to send stablecoin USDC over Solana blockchain, enabling faster merchant payments in crypto. A Bloodless Financial Revolution Global payments giant Visa is expanding its settlement capabilities with the addition of USD Coin (USDC) support on the Solana blockchain. Visa has partnered with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to

TL;DR: The crypto landscape is experiencing a shift towards more efficient and secure mining methods, with new projects like Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) at the forefront. With its unique Proof-of-Process mechanism, BTCS aims to equalize mining power by letting users rent computational power for tasks like coding or serving. This is coupled with an emphasis on

TL;DR: This article delves into the interconnected worlds of technology, finance, and regulation, examining topics ranging from the SEC’s stance on Bitcoin ETFs, the U.S. approach to AI chip exports, to emerging crypto regulations in the U.K. and legal developments in blockchain technology. The SEC’s Dichotomy in Bitcoin ETFs A Cautious Embrace or Market Uncertainty?