Inside Iran’s Controversial New Two-Tiered Web System

Key Takeaways Netblocks reports Iran’s internet blockade hits day 72, dropping access to 1% since the Feb 28 attacks. Economist Mahdi Ghodsi estimates the blockade costs up to $3B daily and threatens 2M jobs across the economy. Minister Sattar Hashemi opposes the 2-tiered Internet Pro system currently backed by hardliners. Iranian Internet Blockade Continues As…

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52% Support, 70% Say US Should Have Passed Crypto Legislation

Key Takeaways Harrisx found 52% of voters support the CLARITY Act after reviewing a policy summary of the bill. Concerns about offshore crypto exchanges increased support for federal oversight, consumer protections, and U.S. financial leadership. Cryptocurrency regulation could influence 2026 midterm voting decisions, particularly among crypto owners and independents. Voters Link Crypto Rules to U.S….

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Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs

Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence ranked among the most-cited risks in the Fed’s latest financial stability survey. Debt-funded AI spending could increase leverage across companies, lenders, and funding markets. Private credit and labor pressures may widen AI’s impact if market expectations weaken. AI Moves Into the Fed’s Financial Stability Risk Debate The Federal Reserve released its…

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Gustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’

Key Takeaways Colombia’s Gustavo Petro warned that fossil-fueled Bitcoin mining risks global climate collapse. Paraguay holds the 4th largest global hashrate, while Venezuela’s 9-year peak energy crisis halted mining. Petro wants 3 Caribbean cities to mine Bitcoin, though the 2026 Hashrate Index report omits Colombia. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and Paraguayan Potential For Energy Mining…

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