Freedom IndexCryptocurrency & Free Speech Finance
Cryptocurrency & Free Speech Finance explores the role of digital currencies in protecting expression and enabling financial freedom. From Bitcoin and blockchain-based payment systems to tokenized support for creators and censorship-resistant transactions, this category covers how crypto empowers individuals and movements to bypass centralized control. Stay updated on the tools, platforms, and policies shaping the future of money and free speech.
Ask an ExpertQ. The Clarity Act, yea or nay?Yea, with one important caveat. The objective cannot simply be to make…
Situational Awareness, a hedge fund founded in 2024 by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, has approached investors and lenders for fresh…
In brief Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has filed civil penalty proceedings against Telegram, seeking up to A$54.6 million ($38 million). The…
U.S. approval of perpetual futures contracts could expose traders to unexpected tax and regulatory uncertainty if the products are ultimately…
Cryptocurrency trading volumes spiked in South Korea as its stock market fell by nearly 18% this week. Key points:South Korean exchanges…
In brief Luno is cutting about 20% of its staff globally, CEO James Lanigan told Bloomberg, without giving a number.…
South Korea plans to impose an up to 22% combined tax on annual crypto gains exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,740).The…
Russian authorities charged BitRiver founder Igor Runets with alleged fraud tied to a $8 million crypto mining equipment deal involving…
In brief GrapheneOS said its software is “completely legal” and constitutionally protected, days after the first U.S. prosecution involving one…
Australian authorities are taking Telegram to court over an alleged failure to remove terror-related content, including video of the March…
Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of Samsung Group, is exploring stablecoin infrastructure, digital asset systems and AI-based payment models…
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