Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
America’s Jeffrey Epstein feeding frenzy received renewed sustenance on 30 January when the Trump Justice Department released about 3.5 million…
In brief Crypto has shifted from retail speculation to institutional discipline, says asset manager WisdomTree. Traditional diversification is under strain;…
In brief X head of product Nikita Bier clarified how Smart Cashtags will work. People will be able to trade…
In brief Bitcoin has fallen 52.44% from its October all-time high, dangerously approaching the 2018 bear market drawdown of 56.26%.…
In brief Metaplanet disclosed a full-year loss of $605 million. The company has paid $107,000 per Bitcoin on average for…
In brief Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested that prediction markets should be designed to prioritize hedging strategies, and that…
In brief Harvard cut its IBIT stake by 1.46 million shares in Q4, now valued at about $265 million. It…
In brief Nexo said it’s returning to the U.S. The company will offer various products using Bakkt. The firm’s previous…
If the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants to scrutinize a person or organization, it must meet certain legal standards…
From Thursday’s Report and Recommendation in Virgil v. Experian Info. Solutions Inc. by Judge Mark Dinsmore (S.D. Ind.): [T]his is…
I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best.…
In brief Altcoins including Bittensor, Zcash, and Pepe gained double digits over the past seven days despite Bitcoin’s rangebound trade.…