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Who is in the NFL playoffs? Week 17 clinched spots, division winners, bracket matchupsVia American Greatness, A federal initiative that began during the Obama administration with the goal of debanking certain industries disfavored by federal officials has apparently been resurrected and is taking aim at cryptocurrencies. Operation Choke Point was started by the U.S. Dept. of Justice in 2013 as a way to put pressure on banks to sever their ties, without due process, with legal businesses like gun dealers, cannabis dispensaries and payday lenders which the administration found objectionable. That initiative was ended by President Trump in 2017 but under the Biden administration, it appears that Operation Choke Point 2.0 has begun with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) sending letters to U.S. banks in 2022, urging them to “pause all crypto-related activity.” Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) told Fox Business that the regulatory abuse is real and that President-elect Trump will put an end to this type of regulatory abuse. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen recently described the practice of debanking as “a privatized sanctions regime” on The Joe Rogan Experience , saying, “There’s no rules, there’s no court, there’s no decision process, there’s no appeal. Who do you go to to get your bank account back?” And if the tune of Operation Choke Point 2.0 sounds familiar, there are also familiar faces as well. Palmetto State News reports that Michael Eakes is the founder of the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and Self-Help Credit Union, which operates five credit unions in South Carolina and was also an inaugural member of the FDIC’s Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion when it was started in 2006. Another member of the advisory committee is Michael Calhoun who is president of the Center for Responsible Lending and a former employee of Self-Help Credit Union. According to the Washington Free Beacon: “The FDIC’s efforts are part of a larger initiative involving the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau called Operation Choke Point. The effort seeks to eliminate the ability of businesses that federal regulators deem distasteful, exploitative, or dangerous to obtain financing from major American banks. ” Former FDIC Chairman William Isaac told The Hill that Operation Choke Point, “is one of the most dangerous programs I have experienced in my 45 years of service as a bank regulator, bank attorney and consultant, and bank board member.” A lawsuit filed by Coinbase uncovered letters sent by the FDIC in 2022 and 2023 urging financial institutions to “pause” crypto-related activities has revealed that Operation Choke Point 2.0 is being used to sidestep constitutional limits on the government’s power to exert direct political control over the crypto sector.
Foonie Magus has launched its Web3 god game Apeiron: Godling Genesis on the Apple App Store and Google Play in some regions. Previously available only on PC with high system requirements, Apeiron’s mobile launch makes the game accessible to a broader audience. Initially, Apeiron: Godling Genesis will be available to players in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Japan, with plans for a broader launch in major markets such as the U.S., China, and Latin America in 2025. Players are born into Apeiron’s godiverse where they learn battle basics, recruit apostles, and build decks in dungeons, progressing through story missions as they venture deeper. Early access to the arena allows competitive play against others. New features introduced alongside the mobile version include an official battle pass and webstore. The battle pass is a seasonal subscription that rewards players for daily progress, while the webstore offers various packages and earning multiplier items purchasable with Apeiron’s in-game tokens. “Our goal has always been to make Apeiron accessible to players worldwide, and we are excited to bring Apeiron: Godling Genesis to a new audience of gamers through the Apple App Store and Google Play,” said Frank Cheng, CEO of Foonie Magus, in a statement. “With blockchain technology and UGC, Apeiron introduces a unique meta-game layer where players can own, create, and connect their in-game experiences. This adds new dimensions to gameplay, offering deeper engagement and expanding the game’s universe with endless opportunities for players and creators alike.” Currently, Apeiron is in Season 4, running from December 4, 2024 to January 15, 2025. During this season, players can compete for top spots on the PvP and PvE leaderboards, with over 240,000 $APRS, 200,000 APRM, and more than 1 million Animus up for grabs. Select users can now download Apeiron: Godling Genesis for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play . All players can access Apeiron on PC through the Mavis Hub and the Epic Games Store . Apeiron was inspired by classic god games like Populous and Black & White. Apeiron is developed by a team of 60 Hong Kong developers with their prototype generating one of the largest single game seed fundings in Web3 from investors including Hashed, IVC, Morningstar Ventures, Spartan Group, and DeFiance. To date, Apeiron has raised $24 million. If you want to impress your boss, VB Daily has you covered. We give you the inside scoop on what companies are doing with generative AI, from regulatory shifts to practical deployments, so you can share insights for maximum ROI. Read our Privacy Policy Thanks for subscribing. Check out more VB newsletters here . An error occured.
Washington Nationals win lottery for No. 1 pick in next amateur baseball draft, Angels No. 2DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer after winning the lottery in a drawing of ping-pong balls at the winter meetings Tuesday. Unlike last year, when the Nationals were ineligible after initially coming out with the top spot, they will get to make the first pick in July in Atlanta, the site of the All-Star Game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
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Washington Nationals win lottery for No. 1 pick in next amateur baseball draft, Angels No. 2