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 image is a map of U.S. voter ID requirements, showing 36 states request ID, while 14 states and D.C. do not, based on 2025 data. Research suggests the map uses colors like blue for ID requested, orange for photo ID required, and gray for no ID needed,…
2.1 million non-citizens received Social Security Numbers (SSNs) in fiscal year 2024, up from 270,000 in 2021, based on claims by Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias The process for non-citizens to get SSNs includes asylum claims or border crossings with work authorization, potentially leading to automatic SSN issuance.…
Key Points Starlink provides significant advantages to Ukraine and its army, including reliable communication, mobility, high-speed internet for coordination, coverage in remote areas, and support for drone operations. Research suggests that costs include terminals priced between $1,500 and $2,500 each, with service fees varying from $60 to $4,500…
Key Points Donald Trump took several actions against Russia during his presidency from 2017 to 2021, focusing on sanctions, diplomatic measures, and military support. Research suggests these actions included imposing numerous sanctions for election interference, cyber attacks, and aggression in Ukraine, as well as providing lethal aid to…
