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David Hamilton David Hamilton

David Hamilton is a full-time journalist and a long-time bitcoinist. He specializes in writing articles on the blockchain. His articles have been published in multiple bitcoin publications including Bitcoinlightning.com

Latest Articles

  • How much oversight does 3D printing need
    Additive Manufacturing

    Ghost Guns: The Legal Battle Over 3D-Printed Weapons

    Recent advancements in 3D printing have pushed the technology to new heights. These machines have evolved from producing trinkets to printing working engines, human bones, and everything in between. When the 3D printing industry expanded, no one imagined just how…

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  • Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Raises Concerns
    Investing 101

    How Prediction Markets Could Enable Insider Trading

    Insider trading continues to be a main concern for regulators across the globe. Originally, the problem was with traditional markets. However, the emergence of blockchain-powered prediction markets has renewed focus on how insider information can benefit those who possess the…

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  • Canadian big banks warming to blockchain
    Digital Assets

    Why Canada’s Big Banks Are Turning to Blockchain Again

    This month saw several major Canadian banking institutions announce initiatives or updates to their current blockchain projects, signalling further institutional adoption and support. These projects range from launching exchanges, all the way to the introduction of experimental pilot programs. Here’s…

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  • Additive Manufacturing

    Laser-Printed Bone Grafts Could Transform Bone Healing

    A team of engineers from ETH Zurich unveiled a more efficient and practical way to create bone grafts. Their approach uses new materials and laser printing to enable faster recovery with less risk. Here’s what you need to know. Summary:…

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  • nasdaq to join in the prediction market hype
    Fintech

    NASDAQ Eyes Prediction Markets with New SEC Filing

    This NASDAQ MRX exchange surprised investors with its recent filing with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to host prediction market products. The filing has caused a stir for several reasons, ranging from the possibility of parallel markets emerging, all…

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  • Why Zero Capital Gains Tax on BTC Payments is Tantalizing
    Bitcoin

    Will the US Eliminate Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin?

    Crypto enthusiasts continue to rally around the recent push to eliminate capital gains tax on Bitcoin . The move, which was first announced as a possibility for US residents by Trump in mid-February, could open the door for mass adoption…

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  • Photorealistic split image of a glowing AI digital face connected by neural network lines to the illuminated U.S. Capitol building at dusk, symbolizing AI governance and democratic institutions.
    Artificial Intelligence

    The Clash Between AI Power and Democratic Norms

    As AI technology becomes more prevalent and powerful, it has become increasingly difficult to find a balance between democratic values and technological progress. On the one hand, it has never been easier for people to share their visions with the…

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  • The Investor’s Pulse A Technical Guide to the ISM Report on Business
    Investing 101

    ISM PMI Report: How Investors Read the 50 Line

    There are several metrics that savvy investors follow to gauge the economy and potential trends. Of these, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report is one of the most valuable tools, providing high accuracy and deep insight into the current…

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  • Computing & Semiconductors

    Harvest Now Decrypt Later: The Quantum Threat Explained

    The “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” hacking strategy relies on the belief that the world is only a few years away from affordable quantum computing. These computers are thousands of times more powerful than traditional options. As such, they will be…

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  • Photorealistic image of a vintage beige mainframe terminal displaying green code on screen, placed on a desk with financial documents, set against a blurred modern data center background.
    Artificial Intelligence

    Anthropic’s Claude Code vs COBOL: IBM Investors React

    COBOL, or Common Business-Oriented Language, is a core component of today’s finance sector. This 60-year-old code is the backbone of nearly 80% of global business transactions. Here’s how this coding slowly became the standard amongst the financial sector, why it’s…

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  • Source - Scout
    Transportation

    Did Scout Motors Delay Its 2026 Production Schedule?

    Scout Motors enthusiasts and investors have been on the edge of their seats following reports of delays surrounding the company’s Terra pickup and Traveler SUV deliveries. In response to the reports, the company has denied any delays and said it…

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  • Market News

    Trump’s New 15% Import Surcharge: Market & Sector Impacts

    President Donald Trump and the US Supreme Court continue to joust over his second-term tariff policies. This week, the court ruled that he lacked the authority to pass such sweeping economic measures. In response, he initiated the dropped tariffs under…

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  • Investing 101

    How Bitcoin-Backed ABS Are Reshaping Wall Street

    The emergence of securitized bonds backed by Bitcoin has opened the door for more crypto integration within the centralized financial system. This unique investment vehicle leverages the growing popularity of the world’s first cryptocurrency, alongside institutional investors’ desire to gain…

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  • Computing & Semiconductors

    Majorana Qubits Breakthrough: What It Means for Quantum Computing

    A team of researchers from Delft University of Technology and other prestigious institutions just unlocked a key milestone in quantum computing. Their work centers on Majorana Qubits and how to integrate them effectively into future computer designs. Here’s what you…

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  • CPI Decoded - Measuring the Purchasing Power of the Dollar
    Investing 101

    CPI Decoded: Measuring the Purchasing Power of the Dollar

    Understanding the Consumer Price Index and the role it plays in determining the Fed’s market decision will go a long way toward improving your forecasting abilities. The modern Consumer Price Index (CPI) was first published in 1913 by the U.S.…

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