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Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw.
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Prediction Market Polymarket Begins Rolling Out US App
Prediction market Polymarket said Wednesday (Dec. 3) that it has begun rolling out its U.S. app.
The move came nearly four years after the company was shut out of the American market by the...
N3XT Launches Blockchain-Powered Bank Focused on B2B Payments
N3XT has launched as a fully blockchain-powered bank designed to enable clients to make instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars at any hour, on any day.
The bank operates globall...
Job Cuts Climb as Labor Economy Workforce Trades Down
A trio of labor reports, spanning government, private sector data and PYMNTS Intelligence findings, shows that uncertainty is rising among hourly workers even as their spending continues.
J...
Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold: Bitcoin Could Be Next
Central banks purchased a net 53 tonnes of gold in October 2025, a 36% month-over-month surge that brought the monthly total to the highest of the year.
This aggressive gold accumulation reflects...
Peter Schiff’s Bitcoin Comment at CZ Debate Is Logically Flawed
Peter Schiff engaged in a debate with CZ at Binance Blockchain Week after challenging Bitcoin’s legitimacy as a generator of real economic value.
Speaking on stage opposite Changpeng Zhao (CZ),...
What Challenges Are Hindering XRP’s Early December Recovery?
XRP has gained 10% since the beginning of December. The rise aligns with the broader market recovery. Many XRP holders expect the price to rise further, but they should also be aware of several concer...
