A Losing “Argument” A Losing “Argument”
The buzzy new publication devoted to “libbing out” reprises the mistakes of the longstanding alliance between neoliberalism and Beltway journalism.
Aug 22, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
Does Trump’s Biggest Crypto Backer Really Exist? Does Trump’s Biggest Crypto Backer Really Exist?
The strange saga of a shadowy UAE company’s $100 million investment in World Liberty Financial, the Trump-aligned crypto trader
Jul 10, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
The Shady Financial Past of a Major Trump Crypto Investor The Shady Financial Past of a Major Trump Crypto Investor
Andrei Grachev, an early booster of a Trump crypto offering, has cycled through several alleged investment scams and was convicted on fraud charges in Russia.
Jun 17, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
Jacob Silverman on Cryptocurrency’s Shadiest Dealings Under Trump Jacob Silverman on Cryptocurrency’s Shadiest Dealings Under Trump
On this episode of "The Nation Podcast", Jacob Silverman on how the cryptocurrency industry continues to evade regulation.
May 19, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Jacob Silverman
Rise of the Crypto Keepers Rise of the Crypto Keepers
The promoters of scam currency spent more money than any other group in 2024. They're now realizing a massive return on investment in Donald Trump’s White House.
May 7, 2025 / Feature / Jacob Silverman
The First Private-Sector Union Embraces Crypto, in a Move That’s News to Many Members The First Private-Sector Union Embraces Crypto, in a Move That’s News to Many Members
The crypto industry beguiles IATSE Local 728 as it eyes larger state pension funds.
Mar 28, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Is Part of a Larger Network of Grift and Graft Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Is Part of a Larger Network of Grift and Graft
The Argentinian president faces impeachment charges for endorsing a crypto rug pull, via the same network that apparently launched Melania Trump’s memecoin.
Feb 19, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
Elon Musk Eyes a Shadow Presidency Elon Musk Eyes a Shadow Presidency
The world’s richest man is expecting a major return on investment for his lavish support of Trump's campaign.
Oct 30, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
How Trump Has Run Afoul of His Online Fanboys How Trump Has Run Afoul of His Online Fanboys
At the end of a dismal week for his campaign, the former president fought off a flurry of podcaster defections.
Aug 12, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
It’s Official: Silicon Valley Is Fully MAGA-Pilled It’s Official: Silicon Valley Is Fully MAGA-Pilled
The tech industry is falling over itself to embrace Trump and J.D. Vance. It’s a mask-off moment.
Jul 18, 2024 / Jacob Silverman