Posts published on August 9, 2024 go to media archive 3/4

Trump Suggests Presidents Should Weigh in on Fed Policies, Jabs at Powell’s Interest Rate Timing

On Thursday, at a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters, stating that the sitting president should have a voice in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. Trump targeted…

Bitcoin Nears $60,000 As Putin Signs Law Legalizing Crypto Mining In Russia

In a significant boost for the largest cryptocurrency on the market, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged nearly 9% in the last 24 hours, inching closer to the coveted $60,000 milestone. This price rally comes after BTC hit a 7-month low of $49,000 earlier…

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announces 10-Day Block of X; Signal Also Affected

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he signed a document authorizing Conatel, the telecom regulator, to block access to the X social network for 10 days. This requires its owner, Elon Musk, to present several documents before…