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Democracy – DIGIT INFO https://www.digit.info Bookmarking Crypto Insights Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:30:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.digit.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-61589-32x32.png Democracy – DIGIT INFO https://www.digit.info 32 32 How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim https://www.digit.info/how-bitcoins-success-could-be-fueling-poverty-for-latecomers-and-non-holders-ecb-economists-claim/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:30:14 +0000 https://www.digit.info/how-bitcoins-success-could-be-fueling-poverty-for-latecomers-and-non-holders-ecb-economists-claim/ Read more]]> How Bitcoin's Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists ClaimBitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left poorer. Economists warn this dynamic could harm societal stability, deepening inequality and threatening democracy […]

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The Moral Case for Bitcoin: Decentralized Currency as a Path to Freedom https://www.digit.info/the-moral-case-for-bitcoin-decentralized-currency-as-a-path-to-freedom/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:50:45 +0000 https://www.digit.info/the-moral-case-for-bitcoin-decentralized-currency-as-a-path-to-freedom/ Read more]]> The Moral Case for Bitcoin: Decentralized Currency as a Path to FreedomIn a world where state-backed currencies fund wars, inflate economies and deplete savings, digital alternatives like bitcoin offer a compelling ethical choice. By removing money from government control, bitcoin presents a route toward a freer and more just society. The Flaws of Fiat Currencies Government-issued fiat money, which lacks intrinsic value, is often manipulated through […]

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Brazil’s top prosecutor defends X ban, urges Supreme Court to end disputes https://www.digit.info/brazils-top-prosecutor-defends-x-ban-urges-supreme-court-to-end-disputes/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:42:12 +0000 https://www.digit.info/brazils-top-prosecutor-defends-x-ban-urges-supreme-court-to-end-disputes/

For Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office, the ban on X does not violate free speech rights in the country.

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One week later: X’s future in Brazil on the line as Supreme Court reviews ban https://www.digit.info/one-week-later-xs-future-in-brazil-on-the-line-as-supreme-court-reviews-ban/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:06:08 +0000 https://www.digit.info/one-week-later-xs-future-in-brazil-on-the-line-as-supreme-court-reviews-ban/

With Lula supporting Moraes and the Bar Association challenging the decision, Brazil’s Supreme Court must decide X’s fate amid free speech concerns.

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Hate speech and deepfakes threaten democracy and peace — UN secretary general https://www.digit.info/hate-speech-and-deepfakes-threaten-democracy-and-peace-un-secretary-general/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:36:55 +0000 https://www.digit.info/hate-speech-and-deepfakes-threaten-democracy-and-peace-un-secretary-general/

The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024’s “Day of Democracy.”

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US senators urge CFTC to finalize ban on election betting https://www.digit.info/us-senators-urge-cftc-to-finalize-ban-on-election-betting/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:37:38 +0000 https://www.digit.info/us-senators-urge-cftc-to-finalize-ban-on-election-betting/

It comes as decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has gathered more than $500 million in bets on who will likely win the 2024 United States presidential election.

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Kamala Harris presents an opportunity for Democrats on crypto, say lawmakers https://www.digit.info/kamala-harris-presents-an-opportunity-for-democrats-on-crypto-say-lawmakers/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:03:59 +0000 https://www.digit.info/kamala-harris-presents-an-opportunity-for-democrats-on-crypto-say-lawmakers/

A letter called for the Democratic National Committee to “include pro-digital asset language” in its platform and for Kamala Harris to consider a pro-crypto running mate.

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Crypto Super PAC spends $1.3M on media buy for Arizona Democrat https://www.digit.info/crypto-super-pac-spends-1-3m-on-media-buy-for-arizona-democrat/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:33:47 +0000 https://www.digit.info/crypto-super-pac-spends-1-3m-on-media-buy-for-arizona-democrat/

The Protect Progress political action committee has been behind media buys for candidates in many congressional races across the United States.

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Chamber of Progress says Biden can ‘still win’ on crypto against Trump https://www.digit.info/chamber-of-progress-says-biden-can-still-win-on-crypto-against-trump/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:20:00 +0000 https://www.digit.info/chamber-of-progress-says-biden-can-still-win-on-crypto-against-trump/

According to the advocacy group, the US President still has an opportunity to counter Donald Trump’s “change of heart on cryptocurrency” by supporting regulation.

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Democratic incumbent targeted by crypto Super PAC ads loses primary https://www.digit.info/democratic-incumbent-targeted-by-crypto-super-pac-ads-loses-primary/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:24:14 +0000 https://www.digit.info/2024/06/26/democratic-incumbent-targeted-by-crypto-super-pac-ads-loses-primary/

Millions of dollars from political action committees may have contributed to challenger George Latimer’s defeat of incumbent Jamaal Bowman in a June 25 Democratic primary.

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