Paul Christiano, known for his grim predictions about AI, has been appointed to lead the US AI Safety Institute at NIST, sparking internal and external debates over his influence on the institute’s focus and integrity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway, aiming to mitigate the economic impact of the state's aggressive climate policies on Californians.
The IMF warns that substantial fiscal deficits in the US and China pose serious risks to global economic stability and could disrupt inflation management and financial stability.
Carbon taxes and credits are the biggest scam going and they are going to make everything more expensive.
Grayscale Investments has reported a 50% reduction in its Bitcoin Trust holdings due to the emergence of competitive U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs offering lower fees and capturing significant market share.
In February 2024, global oil demand surged to a five-year seasonal high, with India setting consumption records while China experienced a decline during its holiday season.
The U.S. has assured the High Court in London that Julian Assange will not face the death penalty if extradited, can invoke First Amendment rights, and will not be tried under new charges.
The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act introduces regulations for stablecoin issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves and prevent unbacked algorithmic stablecoins.
Economic pressures and policy shifts are causing a significant shift in Europe's automotive market, with a notable decline in electric vehicle sales as consumer interest returns to traditional combustion engines.
The TFTC podcast episode discusses the Green+ program's use of satellite surveillance in carbon markets, raising concerns about privacy, and the push towards digital authoritarianism.
Recent investigations reveal that the deep state has manipulated the US economy by leaking privileged economic data to Wall Street and influencing Federal Reserve policies.
Recent spikes in US Treasury yields, contrasted with stable German yields, suggest an 'uncertainty premium' in US markets.
Volcano Energy in El Salvador is pioneering Bitcoin mining with renewable energy sources that will power operations and provide excess energy to the national grid.
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), amidst skepticism over its ability to stabilize the nation's troubled economy.
