Tag: ethics

Trump's Ethics Filing Reveals $57M Windfall from DeFi Project

Trump's Ethics Filing Reveals $57M Windfall from DeFi Project

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Donald Trump's recent financial disclosure reveals a substantial $57,437,927 income tied to World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project launched in September 2024. The disclosure was formally filed with the US Office of Government Ethics. Perhaps most importantly, it signals toward his growing digital asset footprint as well as his increasing...

Web3's Achilles Heel? Why Ignoring University Ethics Programs Is a Mistake

Web3's Achilles Heel? Why Ignoring University Ethics Programs Is a Mistake

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We are on the cusp of a new digital age. Web3 has always promised decentralization, security and user empowerment. It’s poised to transform sectors and change how we engage with the digital universe. Beneath the gleaming surface of innovation lies a critical vulnerability, an Achilles' heel that could cripple its...

McCormick's Crypto Gamble: Ethical Line Blurred or Savvy Senate Strategy?

McCormick's Crypto Gamble: Ethical Line Blurred or Savvy Senate Strategy?

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The news is out: Senator Dave McCormick, a Republican from Pennsylvania and a key member of the Senate Banking Committee (and its Subcommittee on Digital Assets), has invested a significant chunk of change – somewhere between $505,000 and $1.1 million – in Bitcoin through the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. Big deal,...

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Is it Ethical or a Looming Conflict?

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Is it Ethical or a Looming Conflict?

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We all know that the SEC is blindfolded and groping in the dark when it comes to regulating crypto. Hester Peirce’s “floor is lava” analogy strikes too close to home. While regulators play catch-up, a much more immediate and potentially dangerous game is unfolding: Donald Trump's foray into the world...

AI's Dirty Secret The Data Fueling It is a Mess

AI's Dirty Secret The Data Fueling It is a Mess

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Every day we are inundated with headlines about how AI will transform everything from healthcare to finance. Let's pull back the curtain. I'm here to tell you that the shiny facade of AI hides a rather unpleasant truth: the data fueling it is often a hot mess.Garbage In, Garbage Out,...

AI's Secret Weapon? Korea's Viral Pop Culture & Ethical Data

AI's Secret Weapon? Korea's Viral Pop Culture & Ethical Data

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Forget Silicon Valley. The next AI revolution shouldn’t be predicated on mountains of scraped data of dubious origin. Korean future It’s K-Pop-fueled data ethics that’s making the future undeniably Korean.Ethical Data? Is This Even Possible?Let's be honest, the AI industry has a dirty little secret: much of its training data...

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

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So, one more “hottest crypto picks” list is going around. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, and everyone's suddenly a blockchain expert again. You may be looking at those big juicy predicted returns – 425%! 7783%! – and getting that all-too-familiar fear of missing out sensation. But hold on a second....

Trump's Crypto Empire: Regulation, Ethics, & Financial Risks

Trump's Crypto Empire: Regulation, Ethics, & Financial Risks

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The former president’s sudden entry into the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency has caused quite the stir. His interests span the entire crypto gamut, from meme coins to blockchain-based video games. These projects come with a difficult brew of regulatory obstacles, ethical concerns, and financial pitfalls. This article will explore what...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....