Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, is highlighting the progress of the upcoming Texas Stock Exchange. The exchange is an initiative that could bolster the state’s already robust financial landscape. “Texas has already become the home of capital in the U.S. Today, we are staking our claim as the home of capital markets with the addition of…

Crypto owners are evenly split between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election. This survey comes after both candidates have relaxed their positions on the crypto industry as a viable financial enterprise. The survey, released Monday as part of Coinbase’s Q3 State of Crypto report, found that 47%…

The new Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, is facing criticism before even officially starting the job after details of his offer letter became public in an Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. One of the perks listed is the ability to fly by private jet to the Seattle corporate office three times a week. Niccol, who…

Imagine: You direct message your favorite Instagram influencer and a reply comes back lightning fast. You didn’t even think they checked their DMs! But it might not be a real person behind that personalized message, even if it sounds just like them. Soon, anyone in the U.S. will be able to create AI versions of…

Bitcoin neared $70,000 on Monday, July 29, after former President Donald Trump made several promises to the cryptocurrency industry in a keynote speech at this weekend’s Bitcoin Conference. One of those promises was firing SEC Chair Gary Gensler and replacing him with a chair “who believes America should build the future, not block the future.”…

It’s no secret the United States spends extraordinary sums on the military. Congress approved an $824 billion budget for the Pentagon for 2024. However, not all that money goes to good use.  “How much do you think the Air Force pays for this bag of bushings?” Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., asked Air Force Secretary Frank…

The last time American voters went to the polls, Bitcoin was trading at around $18,000 and three days later, FTX filed for bankruptcy. This year’s election couldn’t be more opposite. Bitcoin is back up to roughly $64,000 and presidential hopefuls are honored guests at this year’s Bitcoin Conference.  In 2024, cryptocurrency is a campaign issue and…

On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court limited obstruction charges the government brought against Jan. 6 rioters and former President Donald Trump. This case, like others in the high court, revolved around the meaning of individual words in a statute, in this case, it was the meaning of “otherwise.”  The justices were split largely ideologically.…

A conservative radio host took on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and won. The Supreme Court Thursday, June 27, ruled 6-3 in favor of George Jarkesy, who was charged with securities fraud and ordered by an SEC judge to pay a civil penalty of $300,000. Jarkesy appealed, claiming the SEC violated his Seventh Amendment right…

Hamas responded Tuesday, June 11, to a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal for Gaza, suggesting amendments but not fully committing to the terms. Israel is viewing the response as a rejection.  Hamas insists any cease-fire should lead to a permanent end to the war, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the reconstruction of Gaza, along with the release…