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Russia’s Putin says he no longer wishes to dethrone the US dollar as he reunites with ‘buddy’ Donald Trump
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has said he’s dropping his plans to dethrone the almighty U.S. dollar. Why? Because his longtime “buddy,” President Donald Trump, is back on the scene. This bold statement comes just after Trump’s recent victory in the election, and Putin’s about-face has people raising eyebrows around the world. The timing is a […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Non-technical jobs in Web3: Why companies are paying premium salaries
Non-technical jobs in Web3 are transforming the blockchain industry landscape. While developers and engineers grab the headlines, a surprising shift is happening behind the scenes: 50% of Web3 job openings are now for non-technical roles. From community managers and marketing specialists to project managers and operations leaders, companies are desperately seeking professionals with traditional business […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Trump’s inner circle: Who’s likely to shape his economic playbook?
Donald Trump’s upcoming administration looks like a masterclass in loyalty and Wall Street pull. With Republicans likely grabbing control of both the Senate and House, the president has every reason to believe his nominees will sail through the confirmation process. No endless hearings, no deadlock, no stalling from the other side. And with over 4,000 […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Jerome Powell is ready to fight Trump for the Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell is digging in his heels, and he’s not about to let anyone, not even Donald Trump, tell him how to run the Federal Reserve. When asked if he’d step down if the President-Elect told him to, Powell shot back with a simple, “No.” Trump, who’s already had a go at trying to get […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Ripple’s SEC nightmare may end sooner than expected
Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential race has given the crypto industry major hope for a clear and discriminating regulatory approach. Crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli sees Trump’s win as game-changing for Ripple’s legal battle with the commission. The crypto sector’s heavy investment in the 2024 election appears to be paying off, paving the way […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Private key and phishing “most prevalent,” crypto scams security firm says
Out of all the crypto scams plaguing users, private key theft and phishing are among the most prevalent a blockchain security firm has said. Speaking to Cryptopolitan, a spokesperson for blockchain security firm CertiK said, “Phishing attacks are especially effective because they typically target human vulnerabilities rather than technical ones.” “Attackers often create fake websites […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Detroit to soon allow tax payments in cryptocurrency
Detroit is set to make history as the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and municipal fees. This initiative was announced by city officials and will launch in mid-2025 through a secure platform managed by PayPal. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan emphasized the city’s commitment to technological advancement during the announcement. “Detroit is […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Former FTX executive and co-founder Gary Wang requests the court for no jail time for his cooperation
The co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of the collapsed FTX exchange, Gary Wang, pleaded with the court in a November sentencing submission to consider not giving him a prison sentence for his contribution to the FTX collapse. In the November 6 filing, Wang’s legal team explained that Wang remained an important contributor to securing evidence against the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
Cyber dystopia loading: Trump/Ishiba alliance, new CCP-style surveillance law in Japan’s future?
Japan’s new prime minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba has instructed the government’s Minister for Digital Transformation (DX), Masaaki Taira, to accelerate work toward an “active cyber defense” bill. Given the proposed bill’s scope and Ishiba’s friendliness toward Trump and the U.S. war machine, the Japanese are worried this could mean Communist-style public surveillance and a more […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 8, 2024
