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BIG Shifts in U.S. Bitcoin Policy: IRS Rollbacks and Strategic Reserve Plan
I’m invited once more to the Bitcoin Layer podcast to discuss the latest and greatest changes in bitcoin policies in the United States.
How Donald Trump Can Beat Europe’s Tech Regulations
If there is one bright spot in Trump’s trade threats, it is that the conversation on how to improve the global regulatory space for the average consumer has been recalibrated. President Trump’s tariff-heavy trade agenda is quickly proving unpopular with Americans, which might explain why the administration worked overtime to rebrand tariffs as “liberation” from foreign partners who treated…
How Smart Bitcoin Policies Can Save Us From Memecoins And Crypto Scams
Memcoining is legal. Or at least they’re not securities. On February 27th, the Securities and Exchange Commission stated in its latest staff statement that memecoins are not necessarily securities. “Although the offer and sale of meme coins may not be subject to the federal securities laws, fraudulent conduct related to the offer and sale of meme coins may…
Congress set to neuter its authority to counter Trump tariffs
As Congress debates yet another Continuing Resolution to hastily fund the federal government for a few months, the House yesterday passed a resolution that mixes together several bills. Tucked within these provisions was a legalistic quirk that would end Congress’ ability to end President Trump’s “State of Emergency” that has so far given him some legal latitude…
Bitcoin and Crypto Reserve? What’s behind it and why does it matter?
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski discusses President Trump’s proposal for a Strategic Bitcoin (and Crypto) Reserve on the Steve Gruber Show, and why it matters. March 3, 2025
EU to lower ESG reporting metrics to boost competitiveness and reduce compliance costs
In a discussion over its Omnibus package in Brussels yesterday, the European Commission announced amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, aiming to reduce the scope of firms forced to comply with the law, and further delaying the reporting requirement by up to two years. The previous version of the CSRD required companies in scope to submit detailed reports…
A narrow window for justice in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder bankruptcy trial
The third time is a charm for New Jersey’s Johnson & Johnson, as the pharmaceutical and biotech giant attempts to get a court-issued seal of approval on its long-awaited settlement offer and subsidiary bankruptcy plan, which is sitting before a Houston federal courtroom this week. Red River Talc LLC, the subsidiary tasked with handling the thousands of…
Trump-Vance can nudge the EU away from its global ESG push | Yaël on Tony Kinnett Cast FM
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is invited onto the Tony Kinnett Cast WIBC 93.1FM to discuss the impacts on US firms and consumers from the European Union’s latest global ESG reporting push. Recorded on February 25, 2025.
The American Path to Competitive Advantage
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following question: “What are the three most important technology policies that the U.S. should pursue or avoid to compete adequately with China?“ The following article is one…
Trump’s actions on offshore wind energy won’t help consumers
President Donald Trump was relentless on the campaign trail in his commitment to unleash American prosperity with an energy revolution. From the oil wells of the American West to the gas pipelines of the Midwest, Trump said his administration will reverse the anti-energy policies of the Biden White House by finally letting energy explorers and entrepreneurs do what they…