The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses. Powered by...
Head of Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Sunacrip Arrested on Alleged Corruption Charges; Institution to Face Restructuring
Joselit Ramirez, head of the Venezuelan cryptocurrency authority Sunacrip, was arrested on March 18, according to reports from local media. Ramirez, who led the institution from its creation in 2018, was arrested for being allegedly involved in corruption schemes, including the embezzlement of $3 billion related to unregistered oil sales. Sunacrip Boss Joselit Ramirez Arrested Joselit Ramirez, head of the Venezuelan cryptocurrency...
Argentine Tax Authority AFIP Detects Irregularities in 184 Digital Wallet Tax Statements
The Argentine tax authority (AFIP) is increasing its scrutiny when it comes to digital wallets. The institution recently revealed it found irregularities in at least 184 tax statements that include digital wallets and cryptocurrencies. These taxpayers did not include their wallet holdings as part of their 2021 tax statements, leaving close to $7.6 million in such assets undeclared. Argentine Tax Authority AFIP Finds Irregularities The...
Economist David Rosenberg Warns of ‘Crash Landing’ and Recession, Citing Fed Data
Famed economist David Rosenberg has warned of a “crash landing” and an impending recession for the U.S. economy. Referring to the Philadelphia Fed’s manufacturing index chart, he stressed: “Take a good hard look at this chart and tell me we are heading into a ‘soft’ or ‘no’ landing. More like a ‘crash’ landing.” Economist Expects a Crash Landing Famed economist David Rosenberg warned that the U.S. economy may be headed for a crash...
FL Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ban on Central Bank Digital Currency Use as Money
Governor Ron DeSantis of the U.S. state of Florida has proposed legislation to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money in his state. “The Biden administration’s efforts to inject a centralized bank digital currency is about surveillance and control,” the governor warned. Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Prevent Financial ‘Weaponization’ Through a CBDC Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced...
