A senior South Korean lawmaker is facing mounting scrutiny after local media reported that he aggressively questioned the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange while his son was securing a role at its main rival, raising renewed concerns about conflicts of interest at the intersection of politics and the crypto industry. Kim Byung-kee, floor leader of the Democratic Party and a member of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee, has been accused of pressuring Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, ...

Market Dynamics - Crypto com is hiring a quant trader to run an in-house market-making team on its sports prediction market [1] - The move is similar to Kalshi and Polymarket, raising conflict-of-interest concerns [1] Company Policy - Crypto com claims it doesn't rely on proprietary trading revenue [1] - Crypto com gives market makers a 3-second advantage window on sports markets [1]

From foreign deals to luxury projects, Trump’s ongoing business entanglements have raised extraordinary conflict-of-interest concerns and accusations of self-enrichment unlike any modern presidency. Media Matters president Angelo Carusone and Ambassador Norm Eisen, founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and former White House ethics czar under President Obama, join The Weeknight to weigh in. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domest ...

The Trump business empire is growing in ways that are unprecedented in modern American history. Ventures launched since Trump's re-election last year have generated some $4 billion in paper wealth and proceeds as of December. Here's how they're set up.Each dot shown here is an entity in which Trump or his family members have interests. These range from small ventures to more prominent lines of business represented here in different sizes. The first family long focused on real estate and licensing of the Tru ...

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2025. Registration No. 333-291966 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________ AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 _______________________________ Art Technology Acquisition Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _______________________________ Cayman Islands 6770 98-1881297 (State or other jurisdiction of i ...

Regulatory Compliance & Ethics - FAA负责人Bryan Bedford在加入特朗普政府前，似乎没有剥离其运营的航空公司的股票[1] Leadership & Governance - 参议院委员会监督该机构的首席民主党人对此事表示关注[1]

US-Saudi Arabia Relations & Business Ties - The report highlights the close relationship between Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, suggesting potential conflicts of interest due to Trump family business dealings with Saudi entities [1][2][3] - Trump's administration is accused of "laundering" the Crown Prince's reputation, despite human rights concerns and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi [8][9][10][11][12] Trump Family Business in Saudi Arabia - After Trump left his first term, Saudi invested $2 billion into Jared Kushner's venture capital firm [4] - A Saudi firm teamed up to take the video game company Electronic Arts public in a deal valued at $55 billion [5] - The Trump organization landed two real estate development projects in Saudi Arabia [5] - The Trump family business and a Saudi firm are developing a cryptocurrency funded 80 villa resort in the Maldives [5] - The Trump Organization is in talks to bring a Trump branded property to a real estate project in Saudi Arabia [6] - A Saudi backed company is teaming up with Trump's biggest campaign donor, Elon Musk, to make a massive AI data center in Saudi Arabia [7] Human Rights Concerns - The US State Department published a report detailing human rights violations in Saudi Arabia under the Crown Prince's rule, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and political oppression [10] - US intelligence agencies concluded that Muhammad bin Salman directed the murder of Jamal Khashoggi [11]

Allegations of Corruption and Conflicts of Interest - A presidential pardon was granted to Changping Xiao, founder of Binance, after his company allegedly enriched a Trump family business [1][2] - Critics suggest the pardon was influenced by money and conferred benefits on President Trump and his family, describing it as "corruption" [5] - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) invested $2 billion in World Liberty crypto, a venture associated with the Trump family, raising concerns about potential compromise of the president [9][10][11] - Ethics experts argue the transactions create a conflict of interest, with the president potentially prioritizing personal financial gain over the interests of the United States [21] Binance and World Liberty Financial Involvement - Changping Xiao and Binance pleaded guilty to failing to prevent money laundering, paying a $4 billion fine [2][3] - Binance allegedly donated software to World Liberty to help the Trump family launch a cryptocurrency [8] - Binance's $2 billion deposit represents most of World Liberty's deposits, giving Xiao significant control over the company [16] - An attorney for Xiao and Binance denies providing technical support or personnel, but admits to providing freely available software [22] Political and Ethical Concerns - The report raises concerns about the potential for foreign governments to influence US policy through financial dealings with the president's businesses [14][15] - The pardon power is being used as rewards for friends, allies, and donors [24] - There is a fear that there's a private form of corruption going on inside of the executive branch because of the mixture of private financial interests and public policy [27]

Investigation and Legal Concerns - House Democratic leaders are launching an investigation into President Trump's reported demand for $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for federal investigations [1] - The probe highlights ethical and legal concerns regarding the potential payout [1] - The request is described as an outrageous attempt to shake down the American people, especially when many are struggling financially [1] - Legal experts suggest the request is unprecedented and potentially illegal, with conflicts of interest involving Trump's appointees at the DOJ [3][4][5] Potential Conflicts of Interest - Key DOJ officials who would decide on the settlement have close ties to Trump, raising concerns about impartiality [2][4][5] - The deputy attorney general was Trump's defense attorney, and the associate attorney general represented one of his co-defendants [5] - The ethics person at the DOJ was allegedly fired, further compromising ethical oversight [12] Financial and Ethical Implications - The $230 million claim is based on the Federal Claims Act, typically used for those abused by law enforcement, but rarely results in significant payouts [3][16][17] - Trump raised funds through his Save America PAC to pay legal bills, so any compensation should theoretically go to donors, not Trump himself [9][10] - The cases against Trump were dropped due to his election and immunity, not because he was found innocent, making the claim of vindictive prosecution questionable [11] Concerns over Justice Department Actions - The Justice Department will monitor elections in California and New Jersey, raising concerns about potential voter suppression, especially in Democratic states [18][23] - The establishment of a National Guard response force trained in crowd control and civil unrest is viewed as an escalation and cause for concern [20][21] - There are concerns that the DOJ is being used for personal gain and political purposes, undermining the rule of law [22][13]

Market Reaction - The U.S. stock market experienced its largest decline in six months, with the S&P 500 dropping nearly 3% following President Trump's threat of significant tariff increases on Chinese products due to China's strict control over the rare earths market [1] - Trade talks between the U.S. and China are progressing slowly, with China facing an effective tariff rate of 64.9%, which includes an additional 34% duty imposed by former President Trump [2] Rare Earths and Mining Developments - China has expanded its export controls to include five additional rare-earth metals, increasing the total number of critical minerals under export control to 12 [1] - Trilogy Metals, a Canadian rare earths developer, saw its stock price surge nearly 140% after the U.S. government acquired a 10% stake in the company, with options to purchase an additional 7.5% [3] - The Trump administration plans to reverse a ban on the Ambler Road project in Alaska, which aims to facilitate access to the Ambler Mining District, known for its rich deposits of copper, cobalt, germanium, and gallium [4] - Trilogy Metals has experienced a remarkable increase of over 1,200% in stock price over the past year, with a market capitalization nearing $1 billion [4] Ethical Concerns - The U.S. government's investment in Trilogy Metals has raised ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding foreign government involvement in domestic companies [5]