Slovenia, a country that was once touted as a crypto-friendly paradise, has found itself on the proverbial crossroad. The government's proposal to introduce a 25% tax on cryptocurrency profits has sparked a heated debate, leaving investors and industry experts questioning whether this move will lead to a boom or bust...
We know the first quarter of 2025 was the worst for crypto. Put aside the late 2024 hype. Market cap disintegrated, trading volumes cratered, and even Bitcoin, the perennial darling of all things crypto, didn’t hold up—underperforming gold and USTs. While the crypto-evangelists will scream "volatility" and "buying opportunity," I...
Congress is barreling toward regulating stablecoins, and while the stated intent is to protect consumers and prevent illicit finance, the actual outcome will be a dramatic curtailment of American financial freedom. We’re talking about domination, folks. This lengthy, tedious control erodes your freedom little by little, until you wake up...
The Illinois Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1797, dubbed the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. This purpose of this legislation is to stop cryptocurrency-related fraud and protect investors from unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices. The bill, introduced by Senator Mark Walker in February, aims to provide regulatory...
The war for our financial future is raging and, in reality, it’s a war against digital tyranny. We're not just talking about numbers on a screen; we're talking about the very essence of freedom – your ability to control your own wealth, free from the prying eyes and iron grip...
Keeping up with the changing capital markets is on all levels of government’s to-do list and that extends right to crypto. It’s about smart fiscal stewardship and to be frank, keeping the wild west from galloping into our local economies. Are Slovenia’s proposed crypto tax laws a considered reaction to...
It’s definitely radicalizing me. It’s making me wonder. On the surface, paying taxes and fees with Bitcoin or Ether sounds like a taxpayer’s dream, right? It would be the first time a state government has formally recognized the increasing importance of digital assets. Her roiling creativity is obvious, and I...
The Clean Cloud Act, simmering in the US Senate, isn't just about regulating crypto. It's about something far more profound: defining our values as a society. It’s a confrontation of the seduction of technocentrism with the battle cry of the climate reformation. Are we really ready to trade the health...
The US House hearings on digital assets painted a picture of Republicans pushing for innovation and regulatory clarity, while Democrats voiced concerns about consumer protection. Amidst the talk of blockchain in agriculture and the SEC's supposed overreach, a critical question remains: Who really benefits from this brave new world of...
It's official. The ink is dry. The US just made a giant step toward establishing itself as the undisputed king of the blockchain. There’s more to Trump’s crypto bill than legislation. Unexpectedly, critically, it boldly and clearly communicates America’s intent to be the world’s home for the greatest concentration of...