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Debanking was prevalent during the Biden Administration. In effect, certain individuals and businesses were “debanked” because they were deemed to be in an undesirable line of business or were affiliated with entities viewed as not aligned with administration goals. This does not include criminal or... Read More
The year 2025 proved to be another strong period for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 delivering a total return of approximately 16.4%. This marked the benchmark index’s third straight year of double-digit advances, a rare achievement seen only a handful of times since the... Read More
In a significant policy shift for one of the world’s most isolated countries, Turkmenistan has reportedly begun regulating cryptocurrency activities as a new framework for virtual assets took effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation permits licensed mining and trading of digital currencies, marking a... Read More
In 2025, the blockchain industry navigated a turbulent landscape marked by sophisticated cyber threats, regulatory advancements, and substantial financial losses. SlowMist‘s annual report highlights a year of professionalized attacks and maturing anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, underscoring the need for adequate security measures amid technological advancements.... Read More
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) is a securities exemption that allows issuers to raise up to $5 million in an online offering. The goal of the policymakers who crafted the law was to enable smaller firms to access capital while allowing all investors to participate in... Read More
In a turnaround for everyday traders, 2025 emerged as a standout year for individual investors, who capitalized on temporary market declines to achieve substantial profits. By strategically purchasing assets during periods of weakness—a tactic commonly known as “buying the dip”—these so-called mom-and-pop participants (or amateurs)... Read More
Russian-Canadian programmer and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emphasized the need for practical, genuinely decentralized applications to realize the platform’s vision as a global computing system. In his recent New Year’s post on X, he called on the Ethereum ecosystem to prioritize foundational values, positioning... Read More
Warren Buffett, the legendary billionaire investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is finally retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) at the age of 95, after an extraordinary 60-year tenure that transformed a modest textile company into a $1 trillion conglomerate. On January 1, 2026, Greg Abel,... Read More
The financial technology sector experienced a notable rebound in 2025, marking the first annual increase in venture capital investment after several years of decline. According to data from PitchBook, global fintech startups collectively secured $55.94 billion in funding, reflecting a 25% rise compared to the... Read More
Following California’s proposal of a new tax targeting affluent citizens, social media is abuzz with condemnations and reports of wealthy investors fleeing or plotting their exit from the state, where they helped drive phenomenal economic growth and prosperity. New York City is also expected to... Read More