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ECB Recognizes Crypto as a Threat, but Does it Apply to Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrencies may be the only way to demonstrate what the world would look like without central banking.

Tim FriesJun 3, 20215 min read

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How MMT Plays a Major Role in the Taxation of Cryptocurrencies

If people were to start paying taxes in cryptos, the monetary house of cards would start crumbling.

Tim FriesMay 28, 20214 min read

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Senator Warren Pushes to Ban Congress from Owning Individual Stocks

Senator Elizabeth Warren is planning to ban Congress from trading stocks. Will it actually happen?

Kai MorrisMay 25, 20213 min read

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US House Financial Services Committee Considering a Ban on Payment for Order Flow

PFOF is banned in Canada and the United Kingdom - why is it still legal in the United States?

Tim FriesMay 7, 20217 min read

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Will Digital Dollar Project’s US CBDC Pilots Bring Surveillance Reality?

Making things streamlined and efficient often carries heavy baggage that reveals itself when it's too late.

Tim FriesMay 3, 20215 min read

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Banks Raise $34 Billion to Comply with SEC Rule, Effective Today

Managing the increased flow of money has become more delicate than ever as it threatens to spill over.

Tim FriesApr 22, 20215 min read

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Is WSB Reddit Army About to Make a Comeback with Tweaked Trading Rules?

Regulatory authorities have an opportunity to view obfuscation as a bigger problem than hedge funds losing money.

Tim FriesApr 2, 20214 min read

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Does the SEC Believe Michael Burry is Too Hot for Public Consumption?

With all the benefits of modernity, sometimes, modern life feels as if it is a part of a giant experiment.

Tim FriesMar 22, 20215 min read

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Sen. Toomey: Not Clear Any “Laws or Regulations Were Broken” in GME Saga

It is prudent to note the practical effects of public posturing before plunging into a particular narrative.

Tim FriesMar 10, 20215 min read

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Members of US Congress Join Redditors in Fight Against Robinhood

Several US lawmakers have sided with Redditors against Robinhood and Wall St. The support suggests a new financial era.

Tim FriesFeb 1, 20214 min read

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Biden Suspends FinCEN’s Proposed Regulation for Self-Hosted Crypto Wallets

President Biden paused a proposed Trump-era regulation for crypto wallets. Will the new White House be good for crypto?

Tim FriesJan 21, 20214 min read

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What We Know: Dominion Voting Systems and UBS Securities

Dominion Voting Systems received a $400 million investment. Here's what we know so far.

Tim FriesDec 7, 20204 min read