The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political ideologies. Snowden’s Bitcoin 2024 Keynote: Vote Independently and Beware of Bitcoin’s Privacy Risks During his keynote […]
Gold prices are poised to rise due to the current political uncertainty in the United States, according to Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis at Stonex Bullion. This comes as economic indicators suggest potential changes in monetary policy. Stonex Analyst Rhona O’Connell: Gold Poised for Gains Amid U.S. Political and Economic Changes In recent weeks, […]
Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari, has stepped down as CEO, following controversial social media posts. He will transition to Senior Advisor, while Eric Turner takes over as interim CEO. “This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harm’s way,” he stressed. Ryan Selkis Resigns as […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years from now,” he stressed. Buterin Highlights Risks of Narrow Political Focus in Crypto Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s characterization of cryptocurrencies as tools for illicit activities. Garlinghouse called for bipartisan cooperation to fully realize crypto’s benefits. […]