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Should Robots Pay Taxes?

In all likelihood, your co-workers pay taxes. But what happens if your boss replaces them with sophisticated software or dexterous machines—ones that perform the same tasks for less money (at least over the long run) and contribute nothing in payroll taxes? Should Robots Pay Taxes? [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dtuGyksOIM&list=PLU1KxUVqGmaOf_3P9eVxRAVQMSfU8-SNi[/embed] One seemingly flip answer…

NBA Player’s Contract Tokenization Plan Can Move Forward: Reports (#GotBitcoin?)

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie will be able to tokenize his contract after all. NBA Player’s Contract Tokenization Plan Can Move Forward: Reports (#GotBitcoin?) First reported by The Athletic, Dinwiddie will issue shares tied to his contract beginning Jan. 13, months after the NBA pushed back on his plan to…

Poll: Which U.S. State Should Adapt Bitcoin As It’s Official Currency?

Six States Are Approaching Bitcoin Adoption Via Friendly Regulation Cryptocurrency should be regulated. Cryptocurrency should not be regulated. Cryptocurrency can't be regulated. These are all common refrains emanating from the media these days. Now lawmakers across the United States and around the world are at a crossroads as to what…

Trump Inc. Explores Buyout of Conservative News Channel

Hicks Equity Partners, a firm tied to Republican National Committee co-chair Thomas Hicks Jr., is pitching GOP donors on buyout of One America News Network. Trump Inc. Explores Buyout of Conservative Channel Seeking To Control News Narrative (#GotBitcoin?) Allies of President Trump are pursuing an effort to acquire right-leaning news…

Can You Say “Federal Bailout”? (#GotBitcoin?)

Federal Reserve Sent Lower Remittances To U.S. Treasury in 2019.Can You Say "Federal Bailout"? (#GotBitcoin?)   The Fed paid $10 billion less to the government last year after repurchase activities drove up costs.   Federal Reserve payments to the U.S. Treasury declined in 2019 to a decade low, as the…

Are We Living In A Simulated World?

Probably not, but the idea is just crazy enough to be worth taking seriously. Are We Living In A Simulated World? The idea that the world we experience is an illusion being fed to us by powerful computers, popularized by the “Matrix” movies, is just crazy enough to be worth…

U.S. Believes Ukraine Plane Was Shot Down By Iran (Updated)

The U.S. has a ‘high level of confidence’ in the assessment, official says; shape of debris field and Iranian radar provide clues. U.S. Believes Ukraine Plane Was Shot Down By Iran The U.S. believes that a Ukrainian commercial aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on Wednesday was downed…

Ring Fired Employees For Watching Customer Videos

Amazon-owned home security camera company Ring has fired employees for improperly accessing Ring users' video data, according to a letter the company wrote to Senators and obtained by Motherboard. Ring Fired Employees For Watching Customer Videos Related: Pentagon Reviewing Troops’ Use of Fitness Trackers In Light of Security Concerns Smart…

Soleimani’s Death Is A Distraction. It’s Called “Wagging The Dog” (#GotBitcoin?)

This was the best I have seen posted about Iran. By fellow combat Veteran. Thanks Joey Hernandez I feel the same must repost: Soleimani’s Death Is A Distraction. It’s Called “Wagging The Dog” (#GotBitcoin?) "Let’s get a couple things straight here: Soleimani was a monster, no one is mourning his…

Targeted Tax Breaks Used To Attract Companies Often Backfire

States pay $30 billion a year to lure firms, but study finds incentives don’t seem to drive wider job growth. Targeted Tax Breaks Used To Attract Companies Often Backfire State and local governments across the U.S. spend at least $30 billion a year to attract and keep companies, but the…

Bitcoin’s Had A Sensational 11 Years (#GotBitcoin?)

Since the Genesis Block was mined on January 3, 2009, Bitcoin has become a global phenomenon. Here are some highlights. Bitcoin’s Had A Sensational 11 Years Today marks 11 years since Bitcoin’s “Genesis Block”—the first block in its blockchain—was created, which sparked the cryptocurrency revolution. The Genesis Block contained a…

S&P 500 Versus The Fed’s Balance Sheet (#GotBitcoin?)

I know You all have heard the phrase, “QE to Infinity”. Here in pictorial form is the reason for this. S&P 500 Versus The Fed’s Balance Sheet (#GotBitcoin?) Dear Friends, Please note carefully the chart I have created here detailing the growth in the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet in comparison…