politics

White House Proposes New Trade Rules to Counter Chinese eCommerce Companies
White House Proposes New Trade Rules to Counter Chinese eCommerce Companies
September 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

The Biden administration said Friday (Sept. 13) that it plans to change trade rules that it said have been abused by China-founded eCommerce platforms. The...

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Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy
Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy
September 04, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase reportedly plans to continue its “elevated policy spend” through the U.S. presidential election and beyond. Beyond the U.S. election, the cryptocurrency exchange will continue...

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Crypto’s 2024 Corporate Election Spending Dwarfs All Other Sectors
Crypto’s 2024 Corporate Election Spending Dwarfs All Other Sectors
August 22, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Regulatory clarity within the United States is one of the cryptocurrency industry’s top goals. The sector isn’t scared of spending big to get closer to...

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U. Mich Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improves, but Inflation Worries Linger
U. Mich Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improves, but Inflation Worries Linger
August 16, 2024  |  Economy

Things may get better over the longer term, but right now things are tough. To that end, the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, gauging...

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Crypto Legislation Could Come This Year, Schumer Tells Crypto4Harris
Crypto Legislation Could Come This Year, Schumer Tells Crypto4Harris
August 15, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer believes crypto legislation could happen this year. Schumer made this comment Wednesday (Aug. 14) at an online event for cryptocurrency insiders who...

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Bitcoin Jumps on Calls to Integrate Crypto Into US Asset Arsenal
Bitcoin Jumps on Calls to Integrate Crypto Into US Asset Arsenal
July 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The price of bitcoin hit a six-week high Monday (July 29). The alleged reason? Separate comments made over the weekend by presidential candidates Donald Trump...

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Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
July 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s day two of Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference, but many attendees are waiting for day three. The reason? Saturday (July 27), at 2 p.m., is when...

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OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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Trump Running Mate J.D. Vance’s Antitrust Views Divide Business Leaders
Trump Running Mate J.D. Vance’s Antitrust Views Divide Business Leaders
July 16, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

It is an election year — and political uncertainty is top of mind for businesses. With the news Monday (July 15) that presidential candidate Donald...

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