During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to develop 10 "charter cities" or "freedom cities" in the U.S. on undeveloped federal lands. He committed to using federal funds to develop these cities. The new cities target residents who want to escape from regulation and "failing" democracy. Trump's stated goal in building these cities was to boost American innovation in light of the U.S.-China technology race. His real goal was the enrichment of the Trump fa

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency. Unlike traditional currencies that are issued by central government authorities and regulated within an established banking system that is insured and highly regulated for customer safety, cryptocurrencies exist on decentralized virtual networks and use “blockchain technology" to securely record, store, and verify data.  The value of cryptocurrency is based solely on supply and demand, speculation, and perceived future usefulness.