politics

CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations
CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations
May 29, 2024  |  CBDC

The technology for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) already exists. And as dozens of countries around the world have proven, in less time than it...

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US House to Vote on Crypto Bill
US House to Vote on Crypto Bill
May 10, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

A bill that promises regulatory clarity for digital assets has moved a step closer to a vote in the U.S. House. The House Committee on Rules said...

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Cryptocurrency Super PACs Among Top Fundraisers for 2024 Elections
Cryptocurrency Super PACs Among Top Fundraisers for 2024 Elections
May 06, 2024  |  Politics

Cryptocurrency sector-backed super political action committees (PACs) have become one of the top three fundraisers in the 2024 election season.  With more than $102 million...

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Making Sense of: How America’s CHIPS Act Fuels Domestic Innovation
Making Sense of: How America’s CHIPS Act Fuels Domestic Innovation
April 26, 2024  |  Technology

American companies are outpacing European ones on innovation and technology. That’s what the head of Norway’s $1.6 trillion oil fund told the Financial Times Wednesday...

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OpenAI to Implement Digital Credentials to Prevent Misuse in Elections 
OpenAI to Implement Digital Credentials to Prevent Misuse in Elections 
January 15, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is taking steps to prevent the misuse or exploitation of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology in upcoming global elections.  The company is continuously updating...

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US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
January 15, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. lawmakers are engaged in discussions over a potential deal that could provide $70 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses and families.  The proposal,...

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As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
December 06, 2023  |  Politics

The question must be asked as Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., takes his leave of Congress: What happens to financial services regulation, and by extension, payments...

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Meta: AI-Generated Political Ads Must Be Labeled As Such
Meta: AI-Generated Political Ads Must Be Labeled As Such
November 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Meta is imposing new controls on AI-generated ads ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Beginning next year, advertisers around the world who post political ads or...

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Retail CBDCs Can’t Get an ‘A’ Grade From US Lawmakers
Retail CBDCs Can’t Get an ‘A’ Grade From US Lawmakers
September 18, 2023  |  CBDC

The use of digital cash is growing. Americans currently leverage digital payments for many — if not all — of their daily purchases, using credit...

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