Key Democrats Withdraw Support for Stablecoin Bill

Key Democrats Withdraw Support for Stablecoin Bill

Surprise Reversal from Democrats A surprising twist has emerged in the Senate as nine pro-crypto Democrats have announced their opposition to the GOP-backed stablecoin bill. The reversal comes just days before the Senate is set to begin deliberating on the legislation, which is designed to create the first-ever regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United…

Deepfakes and Fake News: A Growing Threat to Canada’s 2025 Election

Deepfakes and Fake News: A Growing Threat to Canada’s 2025 Election

As Canada prepares for the 2025 federal election, the proliferation of phony political advertisements on social media platforms is at an unprecedented scale. Aengus Bridgman, Executive Director of Media Ecosystem Observatory, mentions in an interview with The Guardian that over half of Canadians access Facebook not only for social networking but also to obtain their…

Australia's Cracks Beneath the Surface Report Warns of a Nation at a Crossroads

Australia’s Cracks Beneath the Surface: Report Warns of a Nation at a Crossroads

While heralded for their high living standards, solid politics, and favorable economy, Australia seems to have underlying cracks that require its next governing body to deal with. The Australia BGI Report on Governance Performance released recently suggests that the country is suffering from rising political division, increased polarization, greater inequality, and a reliance on destructive…

The Political Turmoil Surrounding South Korea Has Given Rise to Stringent Policies on Crypto

The Political Turmoil Surrounding South Korea Has Given Rise to Stringent Policies on Crypto

With robust consumer involvement and participation from crypto whales, South Korea’s sector was booming. However, the year 2025 brought a politically heavy gale with it. Politically, the nation was already suffering from the economic and diplomatic consequences of former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December 2024, which opened a new floodgate towards more stringent…

A New Alliance Forged: South Korea and Syria Establish Diplomatic Ties, Isolating North Korea

A New Alliance Forged: South Korea and Syria Establish Diplomatic Ties, Isolating North Korea

In a global geopolitical shift, South Korea and Syria have officially set up diplomatic relations. This marks the first official recognition of the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, while also striking a setback to North Korea, which was allied with Syria during the dictatorship of President Bashar al-Assad. The South Korean minister Cho…

A Voice of the Past: Ex-President Chen Urges Dialogue for the Healing of Political Divides in Taiwan

A Voice of the Past: Ex-President Chen Urges Dialogue for the Healing of Political Divides in Taiwan

Currently, Taiwan’s political arena faces significant challenges with rampant partisan conflict and a split government. Amidst the disarray, a former head of state has made an uncommon public appeal for cohesion. Representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan’s first president, Chen Shui-Bian, during his address, urged everyone to engage in conversations and balance mutual…

Washington's Crypto Reversal: Regulation and Innovation Converge

Washington’s Crypto Reversal: Regulation and Innovation Converge

A Change in the Story: Washington Warms to Crypto A shift in Washington’s crypto policies indicates a positive change in the hotbed capital. Just a year ago, the most pressing issue was whether cryptocurrencies were altars for fraud, sophisticated layers of money laundering, or wildly speculative investment vehicles. Although not fully resolved, there is a…