The Arbitrage Life: Treehouse of Horrors (not the Simpsons

White House Finally Says Crypto's a Thing

Published on 03/09/2022

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency.

Octo-What?

Published on 03/09/2022

Not sure if anyone is still playing the longest game of apocalypse bingo that we have ever had, but if you are, you can mark off “monster octopus discovered”, pre-spring temperature switch up, and three course meals on planes like it’s the 1980s for March. Maybe these are not parts of apocalypse bingo but a look in the past that could help us understand and change the future to be better.

Elon Wants To Tweet

Published on 03/08/2022

Musk is asking a federal judge to nullify a subpoena from securities regulators and throw out a 2018 court agreement in which Musk had to have someone pre-approve his posts on Twitter.

Drone Pilots: Ukraine Needs You!

Published on 03/07/2022

In better times, Ukrainian drone enthusiasts flew their gadgets into the sky to photograph weddings, fertilize soybean fields or race other drones for fun. Now some are risking their lives by forming a volunteer drone force to help their country repel the Russian invasion. “Kyiv needs you and your drone at this moment of fury!”

The Arbitrage Life: Doggone Court Dog

Published on 03/05/2022

An Aroostook County Maine courthouse is poised to be the first in Maine to have a dedicated therapy dog to provide emotional support for people dealing with traumatic experiences.

Cherokee Phoning

Published on 03/04/2022

By itself, being able to read smartphone home screens in Cherokee won’t be enough to safeguard the Indigenous language, endangered after a long history of erasure. But it might be a step toward immersing younger tribal citizens in the language spoken by a dwindling number of their elders.

Inflation and Corporate Greed

Published on 03/03/2022

With inflation still continuing to mar what would otherwise be a rosy economic picture, some Democrats are claiming that corporate greed is a major cause of rising prices.

Let the Good Times Get Here Quicker

Published on 03/02/2022

It’s been two years since the last real Mardi Gras celebration, so needless to say, people are excited for it. The streets are full of beads, king cakes, hurricanes (just the drink), colorful masks and performers this year, with many traveling from out of state to enjoy the festivities.

Russia Looks for Sanction Workarounds

Published on 03/01/2022

The harsh sanctions imposed on Russia and the resulting crash of the ruble have the Kremlin scrambling to keep the country’s economy running. For Vladimir Putin, that means finding workarounds to the Western economic blockade even as his forces continue to invade Ukraine.

Elections: Enemy From Within

Published on 02/28/2022

Election officials preparing for this year’s midterms have yet another security concern to add to an already long list that includes death threats, disinformation, ransomware and cyberattacks — threats from within

Someday My Nigerian Prince Will Come: Crypto Dating Scams on the Rise

Published on 02/25/2022

Romance scams - the term for online scams that involve feigning romantic interest to gain a victim’s trust - have increased in the pandemic. So have crypto prices. That has made crypto a useful entry point for criminals looking to part victims from their savings.

The Arbitrage Life: Treehouse of Horrors (not the Simpsons kind)