Tag: inequality

Bitcoin's Boom: Power to the People or Another Tool for Inequality?

Bitcoin's Boom: Power to the People or Another Tool for Inequality?

On the surface, revolutionary Bitcoin does appear to be leveling the playing field. Yet is it just another gilded cage that ensnares the underserved? We’re all susceptible to the hype, I know—as was everyone with Bitcoin recently flirting with that $85,000 ceiling. Let’s pump the brakes for a second and...

Converge Blockchain: Will it Democratize Finance or Deepen the Divide?

Converge Blockchain: Will it Democratize Finance or Deepen the Divide?

The promise of blockchain has always been tantalizing: democratized access, frictionless transactions, and a world where finance is truly for everyone. Let’s not kid ourselves, the tangible has frequently disappointed. Today’s launch of Converge, with partners Ethena and Securitize, marks a new inflection point. Will it finally fulfill its original...