As LEW HUB evolves into a premier incubator for defense-related and high-tech startups in Bucharest, Romania, a critical decision arises: whether to build a new, purpose-designed facility or rent an existing one. This choice is pivotal for achieving ORNISS Level 4 approval, implementing tempestisation (TEMPEST compliance), and securing…
On July 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), marking a historic milestone as the first standalone federal cryptocurrency bill in American history. This legislation, passed swiftly by a Republican-controlled Congress, fulfills Trump’s campaign…
Key Points First Nations and native tribes in the US and Canada are indigenous peoples with rich, diverse cultures and histories, though exact details vary widely. Research suggests there are around 634 recognized First Nations in Canada and 573 federally recognized tribes in the US, with populations of…
Key Points Research suggests MiCA, effective since December 2024, regulates crypto-assets in the EU, enhancing consumer protection and market integrity. It seems likely that CASP licenses, issued by national regulators like Luxembourg’s CSSF, allow crypto services across the EU, covering custody, trading, and more. The evidence leans toward…
Polkadot’s Nakamoto Coefficient is around 149, indicating high decentralization. It seems likely that Polkadot is more decentralized than most top blockchains, with Bitcoin at 3 and Ethereum at 2. The evidence leans toward Polkadot’s design enhancing security, but exact comparisons vary by consensus type. Polkadot’s Nakamoto Coefficient Polkadot,…
Research suggests that to comply with the MiCA regulation and its Travel Rule, crypto platforms are introducing new requirements for withdrawals and deposits, focusing on verifying user and wallet information. It seems likely that users will need to verify ownership of self-hosted wallets for transactions over €1,000 and…
In a compelling one-minute-and-twenty-two-second video, an impassioned speaker delivers a powerful argument for the reinstatement of tariffs as a cornerstone of American economic policy. Far from being mere instruments of trade wars, tariffs are presented as vital tools for fostering economic independence, protecting domestic industries, and securing national…
The Wonder Metal Beneath Romania’s Soil That Could Save Europe from China Dependency: A $1 Billion Game at an Old Mine in Bihor Direct Response It seems the magnesium mine in Budureasca, Bihor County, Romania, will be reopened with a $1 billion investment from Verde Magnesium, part of…
Key Points Research suggests that the 2012 Federal Reserve financing line to India, as described, did not occur as stated, with no evidence of a swap line at 0.25% interest. It seems likely that a 300 billion dollar investment in Romania is unrealistic, given its GDP, but a…
In March 2025, Michael Saylor, the renowned Bitcoin advocate and co-founder of MicroStrategy, took the stage at the Digital Assets Summit hosted by BlockWorks to deliver a compelling and thought-provoking keynote titled “21 Bitcoin Truths.” This presentation, an evolution of his earlier “21 Rules of Bitcoin,” offered a…
