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TL;DR: Bitcoin’s immutable principles present an opportunity to positively shape global culture. By embedding cipherpunk values and respect for private property, Bitcoin incentivizes wisdom and virtue. Its cathedral-building nature inspires long-term thinking. If society follows Bitcoin’s example of establishing consensus through free discourse, while restricting coercion, the result could be greater justice and human flourishing. […]

The financial titans seeking crypto exposure A cast of powerful asset managers have set their sights on launching a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). These include BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10 trillion in assets, Fidelity ($4.5 trillion), Franklin Templeton ($1.5 trillion), Invesco ($1.5 trillion), WisdomTree ($87 billion), VanEck ($61 billion), Global X ($40

TL;DR: The long-awaited debut of Ethereum futures ETFs marks a milestone for crypto investments. However, tepid initial volumes show muted investor enthusiasm so far. As various ETF issuers jockey for position, regulatory approval of a spot ETF could ignite greater interest. Meanwhile, rising stars like Solana are gaining momentum with institutions based on speed and

In a remarkable twist in American political history, the House of Representatives recently ousted Republican Kevin McCarthy from his Speaker role in just 269 days. This abrupt decision underscores the palpable divisions within the nation’s political landscape, hinting at even deeper fissures and tumultuous times ahead. Bipartisan Opposition McCarthy’s removal, undoubtedly a seismic event in

As the world’s eyes turn to the courtroom on October 3rd, we are reminded once again of the profound impact of the crypto universe on modern finance. At the heart of this spectacle is the U.S. criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Freed, the former CEO of the famed crypto exchange, FTX. The case is one of

TL;DR: Dive deep into today’s critical crypto updates: high-profile legal sagas involving former CEOs of Celsius and FTX, new shifts in crypto regulation and accounting, the dynamic NFT market, and unprecedented moves in the ETF space. Here’s the lowdown on what these developments mean for the crypto world. Legal Spotlight: U.S. Courts Make a Move

TL;DR: Google is updating its cryptocurrency ad policy to allow advertisements for blockchain-based games involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This move is seen as a major win for the NFT gaming community but has specific criteria to avoid encouraging gambling. Google’s Updated Crypto Ad Policy: Navigating the NFT Frontier As we edge closer to the last

T he recent sentencing of Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys, to 22 years in prison for his role related to the January 6 Capitol breach, has stirred a national debate around judicial consistency and proportionality. The case adds another layer of complexity, particularly in the context of unreleased footage from that day

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