A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency has surged in popularity among Americans, with 68% now owning cryptocurrencies. Crypto Now Part of Americans’ Investment Portfolios A recent survey reveals that more than half of Americans (52%) have sold traditional assets, such as stocks or gold, to invest in bitcoin. Additionally, one-fifth of U.S. residents allocate over […]
Flat Tax Frenzy: Americans Debate Tax Code Overhaul on X
Conversations about adopting a flat tax in the United States are lighting up the social media platform X. 16 Million Words Too Many? Department of Government Efficiency Sparks Flat Tax Debate The debate hit a fever pitch after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by prominent names Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, floated the […]
CFTC Sues Over $3.6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $ 3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises of trading in commodity futures. Instead, the funds were misappropriated …
Majority of Americans Believe US in Recession, Survey Shows
New research by Affirm reveals three in five Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession, though it’s not officially declared. A survey of 2,000 people shows inflation and rising living costs (68%) as the main reasons for this belief, followed by complaints from friends and family (50%), reduced spending by peers (36%), and difficulties […]
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable. “The rate at which bad actors are using elaborate pig-butchering scams to defraud innocent people is […]