El Salvador has become the first country to pass a bill that grants foreign investors the opportunity to obtain residency if they invest or purchase a certain amount of its national currency, the US Dollar (USD), as well as the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC). The legislation, known as the Freedom VISA and Economic Residence Act, […]Read More
CNN and ABC News are teaming up to host two Republican presidential primary debates in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states in the nation to vote in the 2020 election. The debates, which will air on a yet-to-be-determined night in late December, will be held in primetime and feature questions from a joint […]Read More
Yes, the Open Society Foundations, a network of organizations founded by billionaire and political activist George Soros, has funded a nonprofit organization called American Friends Of Balata, which finances protests and demonstrations in support of Palestinian rights. The organization has received grants from the Open Society Foundations in the past. The grants have gone toward […]Read More
Grayscale CEO Barry Silbert has fired back at JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon after the latter said that Bitcoin should be banned. In a tweet, Silbert accused Dimon of trying to stifle innovation and protect Wall Street’s stranglehold over the financial industry. He also noted that it was hypocritical of Dimon to criticize Bitcoin while […]Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially censured New York Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman after he pulled a fire alarm in the U.S. Capitol in January. House Resolution 929 stated that Bowman’s action “violated the rules of decorum and brought discredit upon the House” and calls for him to apologize on the House floor for […]Read More
In a speech delivered on Monday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called talk of cutting interest rates “premature” and said that more rate hikes could occur in the future if economic data continue to strengthen. Powell noted that the economy was currently in a “very good place” and that further gradual rate hikes were likely […]Read More
At the time of this writing, President Donald Trump has not yet asked for a pause or stay in the federal election trial he is currently facing, nor has he challenged the ruling granting his campaign immunity from certain defamation law claims. However, Trump has previously expressed displeasure with the ruling, which came down on […]Read More
BlackPool One Trading, a leading global financial services firm, is set to launch BlackPool, a new trading venue that will offer investors an advanced automated platform for trading alternative assets. BlackPool will use a unique order routing technology to connect investors with a network of online brokers that specialize in digital currencies, options, futures, and […]Read More
Donald Trump’s comments that he wanted to be a “dictator” at a press conference Wednesday have reignited criticism that the president and his team have been trying to curb in recent months. The president’s comment came during a televised exchange with reporters when he was asked why he “hasn’t spoken out more forcefully” on the […]Read More
1. Ted Cruz Calls Donald Trump “The Washington Dealmaker”: Cruz took shots at Trump for his actions as a “businessman” when it comes to politics. He argued that Trump has been too cozy with Democrats and effectively accused him of flip-flopping on issues. 2. Marco Rubio’s “Spray Tan” Jab: Rubio was quick to respond to […]Read More
