Italy Challenges Tech Giants Over VAT on User Data In a bold move that could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry, Italy is taking on tech giants over the issue of value-added tax (VAT) on user data. The dispute, which questions how digital services and personal data are valued under EU law, highlights the […]
Foreign cybercrime cells thrive in Nigeria
Foreign Cybercrime Cells Thrive in Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stark warning about the burgeoning presence of foreign-led cybercrime cells in Nigeria. According to the EFCC, the leniency in visa regulations and loose rental regulations have created a fertile breeding ground for these criminal syndicates to operate with impunity. […]
Sanctions proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador’s crypto controversy
Sanctions Proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador’s Crypto Controversy El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has been in the spotlight recently for his bold move to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender in the country. This decision has sparked a wave of controversy, with critics raising concerns about the potential risks and implications of such a […]
Trump Says Pharmaceutical Tariffs Could Reach 200%
Trump’s Bold Move: Pharmaceutical Tariffs Could Soar by 200% In a bold and unprecedented move, the Trump administration has set its sights on the pharmaceutical industry, contemplating the imposition of tariffs that could skyrocket to a staggering 200%. This drastic action comes on the heels of an investigation launched in April, with the administration citing […]
Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal With 20% Import Tariff
Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal With 20% Import Tariff President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with the announcement of a new trade deal with Vietnam. After weeks of intense negotiations and diplomatic efforts between the two nations, Trump revealed that a deal had been reached just in time to avoid higher tariffs on […]
Arizona governor vetoes Bitcoin reserve bill
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has once again made headlines in the cryptocurrency world with her recent veto of a Bitcoin reserve bill. This marks the third time that Hobbs has rejected crypto-related legislation, further solidifying her stance on digital assets within the state. The proposed bill aimed to establish […]
Senate passes Trump bill without crypto tax breaks
Senate Passes Trump Bill Without Crypto Tax Breaks The recent decision by the Senate to pass the Trump bill without including crypto tax breaks has sparked mixed reactions among the cryptocurrency community. One of the proposed changes that were left out of the bill was the taxation of staking rewards only upon sale. Additionally, there […]
Coinbase privacy appeal rejected by US Supreme Court
Coinbase Privacy Appeal Rejected by US Supreme Court The much-anticipated legal battle between James Harper and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Coinbase’s privacy policies has come to a decisive end. The US Supreme Court has made a significant ruling by choosing not to review Harper’s appeal, which claimed that the IRS’s data collection practices […]
Civil society pushes back against cyber law misuse at IGF 2025
Civil Society Unites to Combat Misuse of Cyber Laws by Governments at IGF 2025 The misuse of cyber laws by governments worldwide is a growing concern, with many using these laws not to protect their citizens, but rather to control them. This troubling trend has not gone unnoticed, as civil society groups have banded together […]
US Senator proposes crypto ban for top officials
US Senator Proposes Crypto Ban for Top Officials The intersection of public office and private profit has long been a contentious issue, with ethical concerns frequently coming to the forefront. The most recent example of this involves former President Donald Trump, whose substantial earnings from cryptocurrency have sparked a renewed debate on the matter. According […]