The Crypto Triad Won The Election
After gargantuan industry donations, the government is ready to go all-in on cryptocurrency — at the risk of consumers and the greater financial system.
Business
Critical coverage on the global financial system and domestic policies that shape the U.S. economy, with a focus on corporate wrongdoing.
What Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Says Behind Closed Doors
At a major fossil fuel summit, Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department, declared, “There Is No Climate Crisis.”
Welcome To The United States of Crypto
The cryptocurrency industry spent hundreds of millions to purge government crypto skeptics, and now it’s ready to reap the rewards.
Political Betting Hits The Jackpot With Trump
Booming political gambling markets are poised to win big under a Trump administration, despite mounting concerns about the dangers of wagering on American democracy.
The Gambling Industry’s Cynical Play For Your Vote
The industry aims to expand its reach this election season by promising revenue windfalls and downplaying evidence their services are a bad bet.
Life After The Google-opoly
A federal judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its search-engine monopoly — what happens now?
Toxic Harvest
New research finds pesticides may be as bad for you as smoking — so why is Congress poised to shield the industry from liability?
Wall Street Is Investing In Your Asbestos Poisoning
Private equity firms are buying up asbestos liability claims — and asbestos victims will pay the price.
Everyone Has A Price — And Corporations Know Yours
Digital surveillance and customer isolation are locking us into a consumer hell of personalized prices.
Who Broke The Economy?
Inflation and a broken supply chain created chaos across the world. Corporate consolidation is the reason it all happened.