Former U.S. President Donald Trump has released a fourth series of non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards. The collection includes 50 unique cards, featuring images such as Trump holding bitcoin. Collectors may receive a physical trading card containing a piece of a suit worn during the presidential debate with Joe Biden and could be invited […]
Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review
Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs […]
Lack of Cohesion Hinders AI Adoption in Africa, NEPAD Boss Says
Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture, challenges such as fragmented digital infrastructure and ethical concerns hinder its adoption. Africa’s Agenda 2063 According to the head of an African […]
Campaign Advisor Says Harris Will ‘Support Policies’ Promoting Growth of Digital Currencies
On Wed., Aug. 21, 2024, Bloomberg shared that Vice President Kamala Harris intends to back policies that favor digital currencies. Brian Nelson, a senior advisor for the Harris campaign, told Bloomberg in an interview that if Harris secures the presidency in November, she will “support policies that ensure that emerging technologies and that sort of […]
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $ 2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto withdrawals, where $ 1.1 billion in scam-related activities were thwarted, Binance explained. …