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No, Professor Quiggin, Crypto Is Not Worthless: Australia Should Prepare for the Rise of Digital Assets
[Jan 2 10:30 AM] Critics like John Quiggin question bitcoin’s legitimacy, comparing it to worthless assets, but the value of any commodity, including bitcoin, often depends on community recognition and market demand. The analogy of the diamond rush in…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push Persists, Undeterred by IMF Deal
A Theoretical Look at What Could Happen If Trump Creates a US Bitcoin Reserve
[Dec 22, 2024 4:49 PM] If the United States boldly leaps into action with a strategic bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration, this daring move could spark a worldwide financial upheaval, crowning bitcoin proponents as the ultimate guardians of freedom in a…
Bouncing Lows, Mining Woes, and Fartcoin Highs
[Dec 21, 2024 11:30 PM] Last week was marked by bitcoin’s resilience and worries about mining centralization. Fartcoin’s rise to an all-time high added an unexpected layer of humor. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s $3 Trillion Gold Stash Will Be Catalyst for a Bitcoin-Centric Future
[Dec 18, 2024 12:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how El Salvador might leverage its newfound gold reserves to increase its bitcoin stash…
Bitcoin Breaks 100K and ETH Is Ok
It’s Time Social Networks Make a Comeback
[Dec 13, 2024 5:30 AM] It’s 2009. You wake up to the sound of the whistling wind, cracking fall leaves, and a neighbor’s lawn mower in the distance. You open your blinds to rays of sunlight so radiant your skin warms. You finish your morning routine and meet the rest of…
The Bitcoin Renaissance: How Bitcoin L2s Can Revive Bitcoin
[Dec 9, 2024 7:15 AM] Bitcoin has crossed the $100,000 milestone, solidifying its place as the leading cryptocurrency. Its dominance stems from Metcalfe’s Law and its unmatched network effects, making it the most secure and widely recognized crypto asset. But Bitcoin is…
Big Banks vs. Bitcoin: The Battle for Financial Freedom
Ethereum’s Bottom and Pump.Fun’s Fallout
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Frontrunning the US in Building a Strategic Reserve Might Rally BRICS Around Bitcoin
[Dec 3, 2024 5:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how Brazil might frontrun the U.S. to become the first nation to enact strategic bitcoin…
Remember: 2 Weeks Ago Bitcoin Hit All-Time Highs All Week Long
[Dec 3, 2024 4:30 AM] Bullish news flooded the crypto markets two weeks ago as bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options launched, ethereum ETF inflows turned positive, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) started heating up again. This editorial is from last week’s…
From Fiction to Financial Reality: Why ‘Bitcoin’ Is the Perfect Name
Bitcoin’s High Price Tag: Is It Alienating Retail Investors?
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Is Uniquely Positioned to Become the Microstrategy of Nation States
[Nov 25, 2024 5:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we explore a proposal by Max Keiser that would make El Salvador a pioneer in nation-state debt…
$100K Is a Hairsbreadth Away
[Nov 23, 2024 6:40 PM] Bitcoin races toward $100K, but meme coins still found a way to shine. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Last Week Bitcoin…
The First Trillionaire Will Be Made in Crypto
[Nov 20, 2024 8:17 PM] History has shown that great technological shifts create vast wealth. Crypto, the next frontier, is no exception. Decentralized Wealth Will Surpass All Previous Tech Revolutions The first trillionaire will emerge from the crypto world. Like past…
Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Call for Crypto Independence Highlights the Problems of State Adoption
[Nov 18, 2024 11:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine Argentine President Javier Milei’s recent statements about maintaining a separation…
AI Hysteria Ignores Africa’s Harsh Reality: Lack of Internet Access Remains the True Threat
It’s Morning in America for Crypto
[Nov 16, 2024 1:00 PM] With a decisive electoral sweep of the presidency and Congress, Trump’s second term could mark a transformative era for bitcoin, crypto, and the broader blockchain industry. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review…
Why Rumble Matters
[Nov 13, 2024 5:20 PM] In a world where big tech giants control the flow of information, Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser believes upstarts like Rumble are returning power back to users, such as the ability to share unfiltered ideas and perspectives. New Platforms Are…
Latam Insights Encore: How Argentina and El Salvador Can Influence Trump’s Revolution
[Nov 12, 2024 6:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the policies of President Javier Milei and President Nayib Bukele can guide…
Wrapped in Chains: Bitcoin’s Centralization Trap
[Nov 9, 2024 9:33 PM] This Op-Ed explores if there is a way out of the centralization cycle for wrapped Bitcoin. TLDR: The Greeks wrote about Sisyphus, eternally pushing his boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down. In crypto, we keep pushing Bitcoin toward…
Trump Bump or Trump Dump?
If Trump Eliminates 5 Federal Agencies, It Could Revitalize the US Economy
[Nov 9, 2024 5:30 PM] In the wake of his sweeping 2024 election victory, people believe Donald Trump has the chance to reshape the American economy by slashing inefficient government departments, a move that could spark economic prosperity and return power to local…
Why Trump’s Tariff Plan Goes Against the Free Market Ethos
[Nov 8, 2024 10:34 PM] As Donald Trump eyes a dramatic economic overhaul, his proposed tariff regime stands at odds with the core tenets of free-market economics. Cutting Income Tax is Good, But Tariffs? Libertarians Disagree Donald Trump’s return to the presidency…
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Stablecoin Remittance Tax Is Doomed From the Start
[Nov 5, 2024 7:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the Central Bank of Brazil has proposed a tax on the use of stablecoins for making…
Memecoins That Toot and Saylor Steps in Poop
[Nov 3, 2024 9:30 AM] From memecoins to accusations of Polymarket manipulation to Michael Saylor’s bizarre custodial comments, last week in crypto was certainly exciting. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the…
Bitcoin Is Nearing All-Time-Highs Once Again, but It’s Going Much Higher
[Oct 30, 2024 2:35 PM] Bitcoin is soaring once again, but Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser wishes to remind everyone that with its unique set of driving forces, bitcoin is on a long-term trajectory to reshape the global economy Bitcoin Nears Historic Highs but Huge Growth…