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 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…
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…
The Polkadot Community stands as a shining example of what a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) can achieve when passion, collaboration, and decentralization come together. Often hailed as the world’s largest DAO, the Polkadot ecosystem is not just a blockchain platform; it’s a thriving, global network of developers, innovators,…
https://youtu.be/H-iNk4DaSk0 In an astonishing display of skill, dedication, and modern technology, a YouTuber has recreated a million-dollar visual effects (VFX) scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens in just one week, working entirely alone. This remarkable feat, completed by VFX artist Erik Rasmussen (known online as ErikDoesVFX), has…
