Brief Approval Window Opens for spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants, 90%

2021 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently opened a brief window of opportunity for those seeking to be approved by the regulator for their Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This window opened on 16 October 2020, with a 90% chance of approval by January 2021, when the SEC deadline for such applicants is […]Read More

Another debate? The pantomime primary continues apace.

It seems that the US Presidential primary race has turned into a pantomime as the Democratic field continues to expand and the candidates battle it out with wild rhetoric and ever-changing platforms. The debates are certainly entertaining, but with the candidates so evenly matched in terms of experience, qualifications, and policy prescriptions, it is difficult […]Read More

VP Harris says she and Biden ‘obviously have a lot

Vice President Kamala Harris has said that she and President Joe Biden “obviously have a lot of work to do” to win re-election in 2024. During an interview with Good Morning America, Harris said that while she and Biden still intend to work hard and serve the American people for the next four years, they […]Read More

Senator Ted Budd Proposes Keep Your Coins Act Following SBF’s

In the wake of the conviction of Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’ Silicon Valley based Bitcoin firm, Senate Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure businesses dealing in digital assets can operate with clarity and confidence. The legislation, titled the “Keep Your Coins Act,” would provide a safe harbor to companies dealing in digital assets by […]Read More

Five things to watch for in the third Republican debate

1. Immigration – The three leading GOP presidential candidates have taken starkly different approaches on the issue of immigration and it will likely be a major topic of debate. 2. Tax reform – Tax reform has been a major focus of the Republican field and how the candidates will tackle it will be interesting to […]Read More

‘I am not afraid to shout the truth’

I commend you for your courage. Speaking up for what is right often takes courage, but it can also make a difference. No matter who doesn’t agree with you, stand firm in your beliefs and don’t be afraid to loudly proclaim the truth.Read More

South Korean Police Shut Down ‘International Crypto Fraud’ Ring, Freeze

South Korean police have shut down a cryptocurrency fraud ring operating in Seoul and have frozen more than 1 billion won ($1.2 million) in digital assets. The Metropolitan Police Agency (MPA) in South Korea has arrested four people for their role in the international crypto fraud scheme. The defendants are allegedly linked to online platforms […]Read More

Starbucks unveils plan to add 17,000 locations by 2030

Starbucks has announced a plan to add 17,000 new stores by the year 2030 in an effort to reach its goal of becoming the world’s biggest coffee chain. The plan would involve adding 8,000 new stores in the U.S. and 9,000 in international markets. This would reportedly bring the total number of stores in the […]Read More

Democrats fail to shield Rashida Tlaib from House censure vote

The House of Representatives passed a resolution in July of 2019 that formally condemned Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her controversial remarks characterizing Israel’s policies and actions as apartheid. Republican leadership in the House had hoped that the non-binding resolution would be bipartisan, but ultimately not a single Democrat voted in support of the measure […]Read More