Wed, December 11, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Time

The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: coloradopolitics

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis criticized for blaming wolf reintroduction program costs on ranchers

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Oregonian

New Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read hires top staff from treasury, Senate

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: THE WEEK

Inside Trump's billionaire Cabinet

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Pew Research Center

Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Time

Trump's and Biden's Advisers Had the Same Problem: a Stubborn Candidate

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Mint

Politics News News Today Live: Sitharaman rejects .. ul Gandhi's claim that PSBs only helping the rich

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: BBC

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: boston25news

The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Toronto Star

Ford government's bill to clamp down on homeless encampments to be introduced Thursday

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The New York Times

How Romania's Fascist and Communist Pasts Haunt Its Politics

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The West Australian

Katina Curtis: Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: FOX59 News

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Daily Express

Take back criminals or lose out on foreign aid and visa deals, countries told

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Economist

British politics enters the "death zone"

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Express & Star

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: techUK

Nations and Regions 2024 round-up

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Atlantic

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Mother Jones

Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers crisis: I won't inaugurate roads in Wike's LGA if I were evil - Fubara

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Independent

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: WLRN

Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: PBS

Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national .. urity memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from 'jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters'

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Politico Europe

PMQs: Starmer wins by taking migration fight to Badenoch

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Members of Congress question Mayor Bowser on issu .. uding crime, immigration and DC's self-governance

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Belagavi Protest: Why Panchamasali Community is Protesting And What Are Their Demands?

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Detroit News

Biden approves national security memo on China, I .. n, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidential transition as Cabinet picks meet with key senators

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Romania's pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Keir Starmer praises Lanarkshire dad with MND for 'bravery and compassion'

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Middle East Eye

Some German politicians want Syrians to be given plane tickets and cash to leave

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

U.S. clears Ukraine's request for F-16 support and equipment

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Where Trump, Musk and the U.S. Air Force's next-gen fighter intersect

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

The hugely different sums of money every council .. Wales will get from the Welsh Government in 2025

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump's White House return is already pushing Europe and the UK closer together

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

3 Things I Think I Think - Strategic Reserves And Stuff

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad's fall from power in Syria

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

New government 'ideally' formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Pete Hegseth Confirmation Will Be 'A Very Unpleas .. s for Him and His Family,' Warns Sen. John Cornyn

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Rajya Sabha being run by politics, not rules: Mal .. karjun Kharge's big charge on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Do you support the farmers' protests? Take our poll and have your say

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: USA Today

Cole: Trump plan to kill Education Department won't be easy and must ensure Impact Aid continues

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Last night's news: France withdraws from Chad; Coca-Cola and Heinz sued in US

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto's influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin's origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se,
The article from The Atlantic, titled "Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear," discusses the evolving perception and impact of cryptocurrencies over the years. Initially seen as a revolutionary financial technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin promised to democratize finance, reduce transaction costs, and offer an alternative to traditional banking systems. However, the article highlights how the crypto landscape has shifted from these ideals towards more speculative and often fraudulent activities. It points out the significant events like the rise and fall of various cryptocurrencies, the involvement of high-profile figures, and the regulatory scrutiny that followed. The piece argues that while crypto has not delivered on its initial promises of financial liberation, it has left a legacy of increased awareness about digital currencies, blockchain technology, and the potential for financial innovation, albeit with a cautionary tale of market volatility, scams, and regulatory challenges. The narrative concludes that crypto's true legacy might be in pushing forward discussions on financial systems, privacy, and the need for regulatory frameworks in the digital age.

Read the Full The Atlantic Article at:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/12/cryptos-legacy-finally-clear/680956/