Tag: financial regulation

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

That is why Senator Tim Scott’s self-congratulatory lap around the track after 100 days as Banking Committee chair feels… well, pretty darn premature. He's touting the GENIUS Act and the FIRM Act as wins for crypto innovation, but let's be real: this isn't about empowering the little guy. It's about...

Ripple's SEC Deal: A Win for Free Markets or Regulatory Capture?

Ripple's SEC Deal: A Win for Free Markets or Regulatory Capture?

The news is buzzing: Ripple and the SEC are this close to a settlement. A lowered stack of chips, an end to the appeals – it was all sounding like a win, right? A huge win for the little guy against the regulatory behemoth. Before we uncork the champagne, let's...