Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season. Powered by...
Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS Agent
After eight months, one of the US’s most prominent crypto-crime investigators may finally be coming home. Powered by WPeMatico
Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with only 2% using cash, the bank is carefully studying both retail and wholesale CBDC options, emphasizing complex issues and the need for collaboration with other […] Powered by...
Iran Warns BRICS of ‘Big Threat’ From Western Payment Systems, Vows to End Dependence
Iran has called for BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on Western financial systems, warning of the risks posed by such dependence. Addressing the BRICS summit in Russia, Iran’s president urged the bloc to explore alternative structures and strengthen institutions like the New Development Bank to support new members. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to reshaping […] Powered by...
Free Market Capitalism vs. Crony Capitalism: Unveiling the Key Differences
Capitalism, in its purest form, is often misunderstood, mainly due to the presence of government intervention in today’s economies. The free market, which thrives on voluntary exchanges and limited government interference, is frequently mistaken for “crony capitalism.” This latter system sees heavy government involvement, often to the advantage of particular businesses or industries through subsidies, […] Powered by...
