Tag: economy

Panama's Crypto 'Adoption' Is Just Dollarization 2.0 And Here's Why

Panama's Crypto 'Adoption' Is Just Dollarization 2.0 And Here's Why

Panama City accepting crypto? Sounds futuristic, right? Wrong. It’s more bureaucracy on top of a system that’s already flushed with cash. Oh, double, as in, they aren’t even really accepting crypto, they are just immediately cashing it back into USD! It’s akin to throwing a great new paint job on...

Powell's Stagflation Warning: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's Fall Was Inevitable

Powell's Stagflation Warning: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's Fall Was Inevitable

The Bitcoin faithful are reeling. That ascent to $86,000 has now corrected itself, and we find ourselves nearer to $83,700. And while HODLers will preach diamond hands, let’s be honest: Jerome Powell’s stagflation warning should have been a flashing red light for anyone betting big on Bitcoin's continued meteoric rise....

Milady's 2025 Boom or Bust? Why Optimism Still Reigns

Milady's 2025 Boom or Bust? Why Optimism Still Reigns

Forget the FUD. Milady won’t be your typical meme coin to die in the web3 digital graveyard. I’m putting all my chips down on a 2025 breakout year. Why? All because a powerful combination of community, tokenomics, and Web3 innovation are coming together. As luck would have it, I’m here...

Israel's Crypto Scam Crisis: Needs vs Freedoms in the AI Age

Israel's Crypto Scam Crisis: Needs vs Freedoms in the AI Age

The impact of the wave of crypto scams over the past two years within Israel extends beyond financial loss. It points to the more insidious conflict between personal liberty and the state’s responsibility to protect its people. Except now, add in the warp-speed advancements of AI, and you have a...

5 Reasons Bitcoin Will Thrive as the Dollar Crumbles (You Won't Believe #3!)

5 Reasons Bitcoin Will Thrive as the Dollar Crumbles (You Won't Believe #3!)

The dollar is losing its grip. That’s not hyperbole, that’s the slow burn, the faith eroding confidence, a crisis of confidence caused by misguided policies and uncertainty from all corners of the globe. And even though for some this approach might look like a doomsday scenario, I encourage you to...

Brazil's Bitcoin Gamble: A Reckless Bet or Prudent Reserve?

Brazil's Bitcoin Gamble: A Reckless Bet or Prudent Reserve?

Méliuz, a Brazilian fintech company, is considering drastically boosting its crypto hoard on the BTC standard. The question is: is this visionary or just plain reckless? It’s easy to get caught up in the crypto craze. They see Bitcoin as a panacea that will cure the world’s economic inflation and...

5 Reasons Why Trump's Tariff "Flexibility" is a Bitcoin Blessing

5 Reasons Why Trump's Tariff "Flexibility" is a Bitcoin Blessing

Okay, let's be honest. When the tariff news broke, my first reaction wasn’t so positive. But uncertainty, particularly when related to global economics, never is. We saw the ground beneath the market shake and got a nervous stomach. What would this mean for the technology sector as a whole? Inhale...

Trump's Crypto Move A Trade-Off Africa Can't Afford To Ignore

Trump's Crypto Move A Trade-Off Africa Can't Afford To Ignore

Africa stands at a crossroads. Decentralized finance (DeFi) dazzles with many glitz and glamour. It provides financial inclusion for the unbanked, lower remittance costs, as well as innovative new investment opportunities. It’s tempting. Unfortunately, Trump’s recent decision to revoke the IRS rule has broadened the definition of a broker to...

Bhutan's Bold Bet Millions in Bitcoin Mining Fuels Economic Ambitions

Bhutan's Bold Bet Millions in Bitcoin Mining Fuels Economic Ambitions

Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom, has quietly, but decisively, become one of the world’s most important actors in the largely unregulated world of cryptocurrency. The reclusive country has been mining Bitcoin for several years, amassing holdings worth over $600 million as of April 9. Bhutan’s strategic investment in Bitcoin is...

Trump's Bitcoin Pause? Why Freedom-Focused Africa Should Still Care

Trump's Bitcoin Pause? Why Freedom-Focused Africa Should Still Care

I remember as a kid growing up in Accra, how difficult it was for my grandmother to send money to her sister in Kumasi. The fees were exorbitant, the process cumbersome, and the exchange rates—well let’s just say they weren’t in her favor. In the process, she lost a large...