21 stories tagged #Congress

  1. Congress Probes Polymarket Insider Trading Amid Iran Conflict Surge
    crypto

    Congress Probes Polymarket Insider Trading Amid Iran Conflict Surge

    Polymarket faces congressional scrutiny after on-chain analysis revealed suspected insider trading in Iran conflict markets, potentially triggering strict regulations for geopolitical prediction platforms.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. Ex-Social Security Chief: Raise Tax Cap on Wealthy to Avoid 22% Benefit Cut
    finance

    Ex-Social Security Chief: Raise Tax Cap on Wealthy to Avoid 22% Benefit Cut

    Former Commissioner Martin O'Malley urges Congress to lift the payroll tax cap on high earners before the trust fund depletes in 2032, threatening automatic cuts.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Social Security Trust Fund Set to Deplete in 2032
    finance

    Social Security Trust Fund Set to Deplete in 2032

    The Social Security trust fund will run dry by late 2032, triggering a 22% benefit cut. Lawmakers and voters face urgent calls for legislative reform to preserve retirement security.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Bitcoin Rebounds After Sliding Below $60k; Congress Eyes Crypto Tax Overhaul
    crypto

    Bitcoin Rebounds After Sliding Below $60k; Congress Eyes Crypto Tax Overhaul

    Bitcoin recovers to $63k after a sharp selloff. Congress introduces 7 crypto tax bills, SpaceX prices IPO at $135, and Zcash rises on Ironwood upgrade proposal.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. White House AI Framework Targets State Regulatory Patchwork
    tech

    White House AI Framework Targets State Regulatory Patchwork

    Trump administration outlines seven legislative priorities for Congress, urging federal action to curb growing state-level AI regulations.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Trump to Raise Taiwan Arms Sales at Summit with Xi Jinping
    world

    Trump to Raise Taiwan Arms Sales at Summit with Xi Jinping

    President Trump plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his summit with China's Xi Jinping, a move that could change decades of policy.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Capping Social Security at $100,000: A Bold Fix for an $18 Trillion Shortfall
    finance

    Capping Social Security at $100,000: A Bold Fix for an $18 Trillion Shortfall

    A think tank proposes capping benefits at $100,000 to close the Social Security funding gap. Here are the key pros and cons.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Bitcoin as a National Security: US Admiral Advocates for Strategic Blockchain Defense
    crypto

    Bitcoin as a National Security: US Admiral Advocates for Strategic Blockchain Defense

    A four-star admiral briefs Congress on Bitcoin's role in national defense, highlighting proof of work as a deterrent against cyberattacks and digital spam.

    last mo. 2 min read