Author: Leslie Stewart

Disclosure: The opinions and opinions expressed here belong to the authors solely and do not represent the views or opinions of the crypto.news editorial. AI-generated avatars and virtual assistants revolutionize your digital landscape and power virtual influencers, workplace rankings, and immersive metaverse experiences. But beneath this technical wonder there is the pressing question of who truly owns and controls your digital identity. The reality is harsh. Most AI avatars are connected to a centralized platform where companies hold Dominions, exposing users to exploitation, financial fraud and substantial losses of autonomy. As these digital personas become essential to virtual life, the…

Beijing, China, March 4, 2025: Lin Jiang, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, answers questions from journalists. Johannes Neidecker | Photo Alliance | Getty ImagesChina’s Foreign Ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Beijing will take “resolute and powerful” measures to protect its own interests after a 104% net total tariff on US imports into China came into effect.”If the US really wants to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, it should be an attitude of equality, respect and mutual interest,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lyn Zian said at a regular press conference.Reflecting Commerce Department comments on Tuesday, Lin said “If…

A Louisiana immigration judge ordered the federal government on Tuesday to provide evidence justifying an attempt to deport Columbia University student activists by Wednesday.At the hearing, Judge Jamie Comans gave the federal government 24 hours to take over evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States and a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, said Mark van der Hout, one of Khalil’s lawyers who attended the hearing. “The government has not made one shred evidence to date to support either that allegation or accusation in this case, including the outrageous position that Mahmoud’s mere presence and activity in this country…

The video of the witness captured the moment when police shot nine times in the mentally and physically disabled 17-year-old in his front yard, leaving behind a fight for his life and his family. Victor Perez was shot on Saturday at his home in the town of Pocatello, Idaho, seconds after police arrived. His family told local news outlets that he was experiencing a mental health crisis and was swinging a knife around. Police have not officially identified Perez except to confirm his age, but his family has confirmed his identity to the local press. The family said he had…

Madonna has her decades-long feud with Elton John behind her.On Monday, the pop icon shared behind the scenes photos of her and John after appearing as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, writing, “We’ve finally filled up hatchet!”Over the years, the “Rocketman” singer has publicly unraveled Madonna. But following their latest reunion, she said everything is with them now.In her Instagram post, Madonna explained that she decided to go see John perform over the weekend and “straight him.”She began her post, remembering how she sneaked out of her house while in high school to see John at a concert…

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink spoke in New York City on April 7, 2025 at the New York Economic Club in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesBlack Rock CEO Larry Fink said Monday that many business leaders believe the US economy is already in a substantial recession.”Most CEOs I talk about will probably say they’re in a recession right now,” Fink said at an event for the New York Economic Club.”One CEO, who has a CEO, specifically states that the aviation industry is a canary in the mine, a proverb bird in the mine. And I was told that…

Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, will speak in an interview on the episode of David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations held in New York on November 28th, 2023.Gina Moon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBillionaire investor Bill Ackman said the US is heading towards self-harm as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy development.”By placing massive, disproportionate tariffs on our friends and enemies, and thereby launching a global economic war on the whole world at once, we are in the process of destroying our country’s trust as a trading partner who supported Trump during the election.Trump’s latest tariffs,…

Disclosure: The opinions and opinions expressed here belong to the authors solely and do not represent the views or opinions of the editorials on crypto.news. A recent study by Atmos positioned the United States as the global frontline of countries for the support and integration of digital assets. According to a BoxBet study, the country’s commitment to blockchain technology sets precedents for tokenization/digital payment integration in the global financial sector and a progressive regulatory approach. In fact, JP Morgan, Citibank, and UBS, Société General, Swiss Bank Association, Bank de France, UK Regulatory Responsibility Network, HSBC, HSBC, Standard Charter, Barclays, Lloyds,…

Disclosure: The opinions and opinions expressed here belong to the authors solely and do not represent the views or opinions of the editorials on crypto.news. As the scandal continues to unfold and experts look at how they strictly compromise our national security with its signal chat leaks and shame themselves through controversial post-statements, I would like to take a closer look at one particular episode of the story. Initially, the White House denied that chats existed. However, when it became clear that there was too much evidence to refute, they changed their tactics and denied that the chat contained sensitive…

arseniy45 | istock | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump may hope that his tariffs will surge the US manufacturing renaissance, but experts say the reality is not that simple.The president announced sweep tariffs on Wednesday, including a baseline 10% collection on all imports. He also targeted certain countries with steep tariffs, such as 34% in China, 20% in the European Union and 46% in Taiwan.”The work and the factory will be roamed,” Trump said.”We charge domestic industrial bases. Opening foreign markets, breaking down barriers to foreign trade and ultimately increasing production at home means that consumer competition will be stronger and…