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Datafolha records peak distrust in STF and Judiciary
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A Datafolha poll released on March 11, 2026, shows distrust in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) reaching 43%, the highest since 2012, while in the Judiciary it hit 36%, also a record. The survey, conducted from March 3 to 5 with 2,004 people in 137 municipalities, indicates worsening trust in seven out of eight institutions analyzed since December 2024. The public overwhelmingly rejects questionable ethical conduct by STF justices.
Amélie de Montchalin, the new first president of the Cour des comptes, vows to safeguard the institution’s independence amid controversies over her appointment. The former public accounts minister assumed her role on February 23 and has already stepped back from several files to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Senators from the Socialist Party, shocked by Amélie de Montchalin's appointment to head the Cour des comptes, have filed a bill to regulate such nominations. The measure aims to select the first president from internal staff and cap the term at nine years.
Deutsche Börse Group and Kraken have announced a strategic partnership to boost institutional cryptocurrency adoption in Europe. The collaboration combines regulated infrastructure with crypto expertise to bridge traditional and digital markets. This move signals Europe's intent to rival Wall Street in digital assets.
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Chainlink has introduced Confidential Compute, a new privacy layer designed to enable institutions to use public blockchains without exposing sensitive data. Launched as part of the Chainlink Runtime Environment on November 4, the service processes data off-chain and returns verified results on-chain. This aims to unlock the $3.4 trillion crypto market for Wall Street by addressing long-standing confidentiality concerns.