Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin

Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it would lead to the devaluation of money itself. Schiff criticized the government and Federal Reserve policies, particularly following the 2008 … Read more

Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all crimes in the country, rising to 60% in serious cases. Cybercrime Costs Russia Over $1.25 … Read more

Government of Bhutan Holds $828M in Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows

The government of Bhutan is currently holding over $828 million in bitcoin, according to onchain data by Arkham Intelligence. “Unlike most governments, Bhutan’s BTC does not come from law enforcement asset seizures, but from bitcoin mining operations, which have ramped up dramatically since early 2023,” the crypto intelligence firm explained. Bhutan Revealed as a Major … Read more

Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues that the economy was artificially inflated by the $5 trillion in stimulus. He points to inflation, high consumer prices, … Read more

New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets

A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital asset regulations. The bill proposes forming a Joint Advisory Committee to unite both agencies and … Read more

Elon Musk Warns US Laws and Regulations Will Worsen Every Year Without Major Reform

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed to help former President Donald Trump lead a new government efficiency commission, an idea he proposed. Musk believes reducing wasteful … Read more