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Turkish Lira Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Arrest of Opposition Leader
19.3.2025
The Turkish lira has fallen to a record low against the U.S. dollar, trading at 40.96 before recovering slightly to 38.74, following the surprise arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The country’s benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, dropped by as much as 7% in response to the news, which...
New Canadian P.M. Carney Closes Gap on Polymarket with BTC-Friendly Poilievre
15.3.2025
Polymarket initially diverged from polls showing that opposition leader Pierre Poilievre had a commanding lead over the Liberal's Mark Carney
Argentina Opposition Threatens Milei With Impeachment Over LIBRA Token Tweet: Reuters
16.2.2025
An opposition lawmaker said the president should be impeached after promoting and then withdrawing his support for the token
Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections
10.10.2024
Georgia’s political opposition wants to use blockchain technology to develop civil society and the country’s business landscape.
John Deaton vows to fight federal CBDC, calls it ’a hill to die on’
28.9.2024
John Deaton has discussed his stance on US Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity and government accountability in his Senate run
John Deaton vows to fight federal CBDC, calls it ’a hill to die on’
28.9.2024
John Deaton discusses his stance on the Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity, and government accountability in his Senate run
Venezuela opposition’s Bitcoin reserve plan must overcome political turmoil first
18.9.2024
Opposition leader María Corina Machado proposed adding Bitcoin to Venezuela’s reserves for a new era led by Edmundo Gonzalez
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Bitcoin Reserve; Maduro Wants to Retake the Crypto Path
9.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado proposes creating a bitcoin reserve, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro states that the country...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve
7.9.2024
Maria Corina Machado, head of the political coalition that contests the victory of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, has proposed establishing a bitcoin reserve for the country. Machado stated that bitcoin represented a lifeline for many Venezuelans, that protected their wealth from rampant...
Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown
1.9.2024
The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition...
California lawmakers push through controversial AI bill opposed by OpenAI
29.8.2024
California lawmakers advance a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, despite pushback from major tech companies and now awaits full approval of Governor Gavin Newsom
Anthropic jumps in on tug-of-war over California AI bill
23.8.2024
Things are heating up on the AI legislation front with Anthropic voicing its support of an AI bill introduced by senator Scott Wiener, one which received a letter of opposition from OpenAI
California senator slams OpenAI’s opposition to AI safety bill
22.8.2024
As the debate over SB 1047 intensifies, Wiener remains steadfast in his support for the bill, which he believes is a necessary step toward responsible AI governance
California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers
19.8.2024
Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies
Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
29.7.2024
The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises
Biden Administration Announces Opposition To FIT21
22.5.2024
President Joe Biden’s administration will oppose the passage of Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a Wednesday statement from the White House claims. The White House's announcement comes the same day of the bill's vote in the House of Representatives.
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SEC Files Opposition To Ripple’s Latest Motion
21.5.2024
A response to Ripple's move to redact and seal the company's business facts was filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21 in the parties' remedy briefings.
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Democratic House Leadership Will Not Whip FIT21 Despite Strong Opposition: Politico
21.5.2024
Democratic House leadership will not whip party members against voting for FIT21, an email from the Democratic Whip's office obtained by Politico reveals. The House is expected to vote on the landmark crypto regulatory framework sometime on Wednesday.
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Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
10.5.2024
Exiled opposition leader Mark Fegyin is leading an effort to give Russians an anonymous, blockchain-powered way to register a "protest vote" against Russia's election results which have handed Vladimir Putin a fifth term as Russian president
Ripple Labs submits opposition to SEC’s penalty
23.4.2024
Ripple has made it clear that it will pay approximately $10 million as a penalty compared to the $2 billion proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission last month. A top legal officer at Ripple said that the request by the Securities and Exchange Commission is an indication of its continuing...