In an indictment unsealed in federal court, U.S. prosecutors charge the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, bilking would-be investors out of billions of dollars.
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Why there’s so much excitement around a cryptocurrency called stablecoin
Stablecoins are meant to be a safer type of cryptocurrency. Now, Congress is preparing some rules around it.
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Raising ethics questions, top Trump meme coin investors to dine with president tonight
President Trump is hosting an exclusive dinner tonight for the largest investors in the $TRUMP meme coin, putting the murky world of cryptocurrencies on a collision course with White House ethics.
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How President Trump is sparking a crypto revolution in America
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It’s the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.
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What Education Department cuts would mean for R.I., crypto scams, and more
The Trump administration has threatened to cut back or even eliminate the Department of Education, which is responsible for enforcing civil rights protections, overseeing student loans, and funding things like special education. What would those cuts mean for Rhode Island? Also, scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs are on the rise. We learn about a new law that would regulate crypto kiosks in Rhode Island – and we hear from a Brown professor who explains how he was recently scammed out of more than $2000. Plus, the WaterFire Arts Center is hosting an exhibit of over one hundred posters spanning 70 years and a dozen countries throughout Latin America. That and more on this week’s show.
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What to know about Trump meme coins
The meme coins yo-yoed in value as Trump took office. Here is what you should know about the coins and cryptocurrency’s future under the Trump administration.
