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People who lean left politically reported an increase in trust in scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who lean right politically reported much lower levels of trust in scientists. This polarization around scientific issues—from COVID-19 to climate change to evolution—is at its peak since surveys started tracking this question over 50 years ago. …

As the upcoming US Presidential Campaign draws near, the role of cryptocurrencies in shaping political landscapes has become a topic of interest. One notable contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, has recently announced his acceptance of Bitcoin donations, raising questions about the significance of cryptocurrencies in the political realm. In addition, the emergence of Big Eyes Coin (BIG), a meme coin currently in pre-sale, having great utility, has added to the discussions surrounding cryptocurrencies. In this article, we will…

One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), which owns leading digital payments brand Paytm, on Wednesday enabled devotees visiting the Kedarnath shrine to make donations using Paytm UPI or Wallet by scanning the Paytm QR code.Devotees from across India can make donations at the holy temple, situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, from the comfort of their homes through the Paytm Super App."As the pioneer of QR and mobile payments in India, we have enabled digital donations at the doors of the Kedarnath temple, where…

Dogetti Gets Past Halfway Mark of its Presale Stage 1 Ukraine Bags $70 Million in Crypto Donations The International Monetary Fund (IMF) put new life into the future of cryptocurrencies like Dogetti (DETI), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ripple (XRP) on Sunday when its top official set aside possibilities of an outright ban on cryptocurrencies. During the G20 Finance Ministers’ rendezvous in Bengaluru, India at the weekend, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF would rather prefer regulating cryptocurrencies over…

Before his spectacular downfall and the collapse of his crypto exchange FTX, former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried covertly and illicitly funneled millions of dollars of customer and company funds to political campaigns, according to a newly filed federal indictment. The document, released Thursday, catalogues a laundry list of charges against Bankman-Fried (A.K.A. SBF), under the section header “Bankman-Fried’s Multiple Schemes to Defraud.” The detailed indictment outlines allegations of exactly how SBF enticed customers and…

The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 A suspected Chinese ‘spy balloon’ is flying over the USOfficials are hesitant to shoot it down in case it injures someone. (BBC)+ The balloon doesn’t pose a threat to people on the ground. (WSJ $)+ How China built a one-of-a-kind cyber-espionage behemoth to last.  (MIT Technology Review)2 Things are going from bad to worse for Big TechEarnings are sluggish, and jobs are still at risk. (WP $) +…

It seems FTX’s mess is on everyone’s hands.Image: ioda (Shutterstock)A new report from CoinDesk has found that 1 in 3 members of Congress—196 senators and representatives—received political donations from former FTX executives, including the disgraced former head of the company, Sam Bankman-Fried. According to the report, published on Tuesday, 34 political campaigns have stated they will donate the moneyto nonprofits. Another group of 14 told the outlet they were holding on to the donations received and were waiting for…

CoinDesk: Analysis: 196 members of the new Congress accepted donations from Sam Bankman-Fried or other FTX senior executives, including Kevin McCarthy and Chuck Schumer — The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives … CoinDesk: Analysis: 196 members of the new Congress accepted donations from Sam Bankman-Fried or other FTX senior executives, including Kevin McCarthy and Chuck Schumer — The…

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX doled out millions in charitable donations. Now, new management is asking for it back.Some of the money, however, has already been spent, and the gifts flowed through myriad sources and agreements that are proving difficult to tally.  Mr. Bankman-Fried, FTX and its affiliates used stolen customer money to pour billions of dollars into risky wagers that imploded, according to federal prosecutors and regulators. The company collapsed into bankruptcy in November.…

Members of the Salvation Army play music during the lighting of the world's largest Red Kettle in the Times Square neighborhood of New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThis holiday season, it may be possible to lower your taxes while supporting your favorite charity, experts say.  Despite the shaky economy, most Americans plan to donate similar amounts this year as they did last year, a recent Edward Jones study found.While tax breaks typically aren't the main reason for giving,…