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Article Nov 9, 2026

Will Big Tech +Doomers Succeed at Regulatory Capture of AGI?

How the AI Safety Debate Could Deliver the short-term Future to Big Tech rather than the long-term future to Humanity

Ben Goertzel 67 min read

Article Nov 1, 2024

Election 2024: The Rise of the Crypto Voter

Crypto voters are emerging as a powerful, bipartisan force that could tip the scales in 2024, reshaping the political landscape with calls for financial reform and regulatory clarity.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Mindbytes Aug 25, 2026

CLARITY Act Clears Senate Banking Committee, Faces 60-Vote Hurdle

Senate Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the CLARITY Act before recess. The Sept. 15 procedural vote needs 60 votes as Galaxy cuts passage odds to 10%.

Linsey Smith 2 min read

Article Jul 20, 2024

How The Trump Shooting Sparked Crypto Revival

In the wake of a shocking assassination attempt on Donald Trump, crypto markets surged, reflecting a dramatic shift in political sentiment and investor optimism. What awaits crypto's future?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Nov 20, 2024

Cardano Founder to Help Shape U.S. Crypto Policy

A new crypto chapter unfolds: Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson takes center stage in shaping U.S. policy amid Trump’s pro-crypto administration. Is clarity finally on the horizon?

Werner Vermaak 4 min read

Article May 4, 2025

Stablecoins, Sovereignty, and the Shadow of Influence: How USD1 Is Redrawing the Crypto Landscape

A Trump-linked stablecoin just brokered a $2B deal—and it’s not just about crypto anymore.USD1 is rewriting the rules of money, power, and influence.

gizmo guru 6 min read

Mindbytes Jul 23, 2026

XRP Holders Face a July 23 Senate Deadline as the CLARITY Act Remains Stalled

The CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate, delaying clearer XRP regulation, SEC-CFTC oversight, and long-term certainty for the US cryptocurrency market.

gizmo guru 1 min read

Mindbytes Jul 22, 2026

US Crypto Regulation Bill Takes Shape as Senate Races Toward Summer Recess

The Clarity Act advances toward a Senate vote, promising long-awaited US cryptocurrency regulation, digital asset rules, and clearer SEC-CFTC oversight of the crypto market.

gizmo guru 1 min read

Article Mar 27, 2025

Trump's Tariff War: How It Impacts Crypto

Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Boom or Bust for Bitcoin? His policies sent BTC soaring—then crashing. Now, crypto faces a new threat. Can Bitcoin withstand the tariff war?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Jun 7, 2024

Will the Crypto Vote Decide The 2024 Presidential Race?

Crypto's growing influence in US politics: a new force in the 2024 election. Will it decide the next US president?

Werner Vermaak 5 min read