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X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2026-02-11 20:03
The Trump administration warned that Peru is losing sovereignty over a Chinese-owned port near its capital city, after a local judge ruled that the port is exempt from some regulatory oversight https://t.co/Q1CoW6KvWe ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2026-02-11 19:28
RT Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth)Likud's founding charter says: "between the [Mediterranean] Sea and the Jordan [River] there will only be Israeli sovereignty." Would Queensland outlaw Likud, or is there an Israel exception to the proposed hate speech law? https://t.co/gwIoeqtKfk ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2026-02-08 07:40
RT Iosefina Pascal (@iosefinaoficial)France 's Le Monde just branded Romania's iconic "ia" blouse a far-right extremist symbol.This is blatant disrespect to our heritage, twisting tradition and culture into propaganda to smear Romanians.These EU goons hate every piece of national and cultural heritage, because it is a sign of sovereignty, which they despise.And you believe them when they say they wanna protect you from disinformation. ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2026-01-29 20:33
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on the Trump administration to respect his country’s sovereignty after a group advocating for Alberta’s secession from Canada said it has met with State Department officials about the province’s future. https://t.co/EE3dWjZLP7 ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2026-01-29 20:09
'Respect Canadian sovereignty', Carney tells US officials after they meet Alberta separatists https://t.co/9GIGLM8aFK ...
'Globalization has failed' the United States, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick argues
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-23 23:36
We are in Davos at the World Economic Forum and the Trump administration and myself, we are here to make a very clear point. Globalization has failed the West and the United States of America. It's a failed policy.It is what the W has stood for which is export offshore farshore find the cheapest labor in the world and the world is a better place for it. The fact is it has left America behind. It has left the American workers behind and what we are here to say is that America first is a different model. one ...
'Unacceptable': European leaders hit back at Trump's Greenland tariffs threat
CNBC· 2026-01-18 09:16
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. President Donald Trump's intention to acquire Greenland has led to escalating tensions with European allies, who are facing potential tariffs if they oppose the acquisition [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Threats and Responses - Trump announced that eight European NATO allies would face increasing tariffs starting at 10% on February 1, rising to 25% by June 1 if a deal to purchase Greenland is not reached [1][2]. - The targeted countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland [2]. - European leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, condemned the tariff threats as "completely wrong" and "unacceptable," emphasizing a united European response [3][4]. Group 2: Diplomatic Reactions and Meetings - Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed surprise at the tariff threats following a constructive meeting with U.S. officials [5]. - The European Union has called for an emergency meeting to address the situation, highlighting the urgency of the diplomatic discussions [5]. - Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocated for calm and further dialogue, indicating a preference for resolution through discussion rather than pressure [6]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The proposed tariffs could significantly impact U.S. consumer prices, with estimates suggesting a potential increase of up to 0.15% due to a 10% levy on goods from affected countries [9]. - The tariffs threaten the EU-U.S. trade agreement established in August, with implications for future economic relations [7][8]. - Chief economist Holger Schmieding noted that the geopolitical situation presents a "moderately significant economic problem" for Europe [9].
Bitcoin CRASH? The Original Thesis Has Only Accelerated
Bitcoin Bram· 2025-12-11 17:01
Bitcoin's Core Value Proposition - Bitcoin is essential not just as an alternative to failing fiat currencies, but as a defense against the increasing infringement of digital rights [1] - The primary purpose of Bitcoin is to ensure the ability to transact freely, emphasizing sovereignty over mere value appreciation [6] - Bitcoin's inherent cryptography is a potent tool for securing economic and data sovereignty, resistant to governmental or institutional override [35] Societal and Political Implications - Existing monetary systems are fragile and susceptible to censorship, making Bitcoin a crucial tool for individuals facing economic or political restrictions [6] - Bitcoin facilitates economic solidarity among individuals globally, independent of potentially oppressive nation-states [38] - The current trend towards centralization and control threatens individual sovereignty, highlighting the need for tools like Bitcoin [10] Investment and Business Strategies - A successful Bitcoin treasury strategy requires a solid underlying business model, rather than solely relying on price appreciation [8] - The focus should be on understanding the problems Bitcoin solves, rather than viewing it as just another investment option [10] Technological and Future Perspectives - Bitcoin is uniquely positioned to enable monetization of AI on a peer-to-peer basis [7] - Open-source AI, alongside Bitcoin, presents a promising path towards a future with greater individual freedom and agency [91] - The convergence of AI, Bitcoin, and psychedelics could potentially lead to a "sovereignty renaissance," empowering individuals to take control [99] Security and Custody - Securely holding Bitcoin requires robust architecture, such as multi-institution custody models, to distribute risk and ensure resilience [18][19] - Self-custody of Bitcoin, ideally using multisig setups with geographically distributed keys, is crucial for maintaining privacy and control [87]
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-12-06 17:32
The people of Europe should withdraw from the EU to regain their sovereigntyWall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav):Fun Fact:the European Union parliament doesn’t even get to propose any laws.The EU President and EU commission of appointed bureaucrats make all of the decisions.The elected EU parliament just rubber stamps whatever the EU commission bureaucrats present to them. ...