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January 8, 2026
A running list of the international figures Donald Trump has pardoned — theweek.com
Of all the tools and executive authorities available to President Donald Trump, perhaps none has been wielded with as much naked transactional ambition as his ability to effectively pardon any federal convict for virtually any crime. Domestically, Trump’s
Stablecoins Live Up To Their Billing During Venezuela Turmoil — bloomberg.com
Maria Clara Cobo writes on how Venezuelans increasing depend on cryptocurrencies to navigate the uncertainty that has engulfed the nation.
Privacy Coin Zcash Drops 20% as Core Dev Team Departs Electric Coin Company — gizmodo.com
The fears of centralizing forces in crypto are creating a lot of skittishness.
Russia and Iran are increasingly turning to crypto—especially stablecoins—to avoid sanctions, report finds — fortune.com
Illegal activity in the crypto sector is nothing new but, in recent months, it is nation-states that account for a growing share of it. In the last year, there has been a 694% increase in crypto received by sanctioned entities, including from Russia and
Crystal Ball: What 2026 holds for cybersecurity, healthcare, robotics, and more — fortune.com
As our Crystal Ball series continues, it’s time to drill down into specific sectors. Term Sheet readers, generally speaking, are an optimistic bunch. But there’s a lot of concern about whether we’re prepared to meet growing cybersecurity risks, with one
If the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs it could threaten one third of his proposed military budget — fortune.com
The U.S. Supreme Court could rule as soon as Friday on whether President Trump’s tariff regime is unconstitutional. If the court strikes down his trade policies, it could jeopardize up to one-third of Trump’s newly proposed military budget, according to a
Ransomware Recovery Firms Share in the Hacking Spoils — prospect.org
If your business or your local school district is hit with a ransomware attack, where hackers disable computer networks and demand money to restore them, you can turn to a nascent yet professionalized group of insurers, lawyers, and incident response firms
Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign — jpost.com
At least six synagogues were targeted in similar incidents that according to Israeli crypto transaction monitoring company Nominis were similar to bomb threat hoaxes in 2018.
Interest-bearing CBDCs? Sort of(ish) — ft.com
China pivots its digital currency strategy
The Official 'Best of CES' 2026 Award Winners Were Announced, Featuring 22 Remarkable Advances in Technology — lifehacker.com
In the middle of the Las Vegas Convention Center, amidst the world's largest tech trade show, an awards show was taking place. The audience included nominees ranging from large companies like Nvidia to scrappy startups introducing themselves to the world,
Alleged scam billionaire Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China — scmp.com
Cambodia has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of operating a transnational crime network, engaging in cryptocurrency fraud, human trafficking and money laundering. At the request of Chinese authorities, Cambodia arrested three Chinese
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