The people getting screwed hardest by our economic system are the ones keeping it running. Workers accept 3% inflation as normal while banks pay 0.5% interest. This unconscious compliance props up Western economies—but for how long?
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are reportedly exploring the possibility of securing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump.
President Trump grants a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road creator, fulfilling a campaign promise.
Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to invest directly in Bitcoin, purchasing 11 BTC for €1 million.
New Hampshire and North Dakota have introduced bills to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves.
A Texas court has ordered Bitcoin investor Frank Ahlgren to surrender private keys to $124 million in crypto after his conviction for tax fraud, marking the first U.S. criminal tax evasion case focused on Bitcoin.
President-elect Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," and hints at economic moves to reshape U.S.-Canada relations.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade in office, citing party turmoil and low approval ratings, as the Liberals prepare for a leadership transition.