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America’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. Despite repeated promises from elected officials to rein in costs, healthcare spending in the United States continues to increase at an alarming rate. In 2022, the U.S. devoted 17.3% of its GDP to health expenditures, nearly 40% more than Germany, the next highest-spending G-7 country. This excessive spending […]
Politicians parrot on about small businesses being the backbone of the economy, only to pass the regulations that stifle them. In 2024, several federal agencies instituted new regulations on small businesses. These agencies included the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the IRS, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The new restrictions add to an exponentially increasing mountain of […]
On Wednesday, January 10th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made an interesting decision, voting to allow everyday folks to participate in spot bitcoin ETFs. This move marks an opening for a broader audience to delve into Bitcoin speculation. The approved ETFs are set to be listed on various exchanges, including Nasdaq, the New York […]
In the aftermath of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, many rushed to blame their demise on a lack of regulation. In particular, they focused on the fact that these banks were not required to undergo a Federal Reserve stress test. Indeed, small and midsize banks are exempt from the stress test […]
We knew it was only a matter of time. Uncle Sam has suddenly become very interested in Bitcoin. Over the last several months, we’ve reported on various countries announcing plans to regulate cryptocurrencies. Now Congress is looking to get into the act.
