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Beware the Bitcoin Yield and BTCfi Larps: A Veteran’s Cautionary Tale
[Feb 18 12:00 PM] Having spent over a decade immersed in the cryptocurrency space, I’ve seen countless projects make grand promises—many touting revolutionary returns and cutting-edge decentralized technology. Today, however, a trend has emerged where “Bitcoin…
Latam Insights Encore: Libra Might Benefit Argentina’s Crypto Policy After All
[Feb 18 8:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the recent debacle of Libra, a token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, might…
Trump, Tariffs, and Turmoil, Oh My!
[Feb 15 11:30 PM] The mere announcement of Trump’s tariffs last week triggered billions in liquidations across the crypto market, reinforcing the sector’s heightened sensitivity to political risk. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review…
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Lacks Leadership to Solve Its Crypto Alignment Dilemma
[Feb 10 11:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the Brazilian government is divided regarding crypto, and how this might affect the…
Exhausted? Hodl BTC and Touch Grass
[Feb 8 10:30 PM] From last week it has felt like most crypto market participants are exhausted. After a whirlwind of meme coin pumps, dramatic price swings, and sentiment whiplash, it’s easy to see why many are feeling that way. This editorial is from last week’s…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador on a Tightrope While Juggling IMF’s Requirements
[Feb 4 5:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the future of El Salvador after yielding to the IMF’s bitcoin de-risking policies…
The Myth of Trump’s ‘Painless’ Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles
[Feb 2 7:41 PM] Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs—a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference—prompting this editorial to explain why tariffs are considered…
Trump is Crypto’s Kingmaker
[Feb 1 10:00 PM] For years, crypto struggled to gain meaningful traction in U.S. politics. Trump’s second presidential campaign changed this, and days before he was sworn in his Trump-branded memecoin cemented the fact that crypto is now politically and…
All Eyes Were on Bitcoin and XRP
Latam Insights Encore: The Upcoming Oil-Bitcoin Connection in Latin America
[Jan 27 12:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the possible connection between bitcoin mining and oil in Latam, and how companies can…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Is Becoming Latam’s Crypto Hub
[Jan 20 6:45 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how El Salvador is becoming the capital of crypto for Latam, moving its economy…
Last Week Bitcoin Was Down but No One Counted It Out
[Jan 18 5:00 PM] It’s instructive to look back to see how much difference one week can make. Participants weathered volatile bitcoin price action, the marque crypto asset dropped 10%. Despite spot bitcoin ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns on the…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push to Boost Its Tourism Industry
5 Predictions for 2025
[Jan 11 4:50 PM] Last week Bitcoin entered 2025 with a quiet consolidation, but the crypto landscape is anything but static. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial…
Redefining Innovation: The Role of Non-Linear Thinking in Blockchain’s Evolution
[Jan 9 12:00 AM] With Bitcoin—a 21st-century newcomer—at an all-time high and blockchain technology at a pivotal juncture, it’s an ideal moment to reflect on the roots of innovation. One story from British history comes to mind, illustrating ingenuity…
DLT Will Rebuild Trust in AI
[Jan 8 1:30 AM] During the 2024 U.S. election campaign, a deepfake video spread across social media, falsely alleging voter fraud. Elsewhere, biased data in healthcare has warped AI outcomes, jeopardizing patient care. Opaque algorithms undermine decisions…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bragging Signals a Point of No Return
[Jan 6 8:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how El Salvador is now placing its Bitcoin-focused policy front and center in its…
The Defi Era: Redefining Capitalism and Unlocking Economic Freedom for All
[Jan 5 1:00 AM] Decentralized finance (defi) is more than a catchphrase; it is a revolutionary system that replaces centralized control with individual sovereignty, enabling transparent, trustless, and voluntary exchanges that embody the principles of capitalism…
Bitcoin at 16: How Bitcoin Challenges Fiat’s Fragile Foundations
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 toâ€
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…