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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador on a Tightrope While Juggling IMF’s Requirements

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador on a Tightrope While Juggling IMF’s RequirementsWelcome 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. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Struggles to Keep Being a Bitcoin Country Finally, it happened. While many were […]

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The Myth of Trump’s ‘Painless’ Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles

The Myth of Trump’s ‘Painless’ Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market PrinciplesSince 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 unworkable and to explore alternative funding methods for a minarchist-style government dedicated to protecting citizens. Examining the Economic Case for […]

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Trump is Crypto’s Kingmaker

Trump is Crypto’s KingmakerFor 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 financially important to the President of the United States. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week […]

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All Eyes Were on Bitcoin and XRP

All Eyes Were on Bitcoin and XRPLast week XRP replaced tether (USDT) as the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap. As Trump’s inauguration approaches, anticipation of a crypto-friendly agenda—including regulatory reforms and a potential Bitcoin reserve— reached a fever pitch. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the […]

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Latam Insights Encore: The Upcoming Oil-Bitcoin Connection in Latin America

Latam Insights Encore: The Upcoming Oil-Bitcoin Connection in Latin AmericaWelcome 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 benefit by combining these two operations. Latam Insights Encore: Bitcoin Mining Poised to Thrive as Oil Companies […]

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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Is Becoming Latam’s Crypto Hub

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Is Becoming Latam’s Crypto HubWelcome 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 positively. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Will Become Latam’s Crypto Hub El Salvador, a little nation that […]

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Last Week Bitcoin Was Down but No One Counted It Out

Last Week Bitcoin Was Down but No One Counted It OutIt’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 negative side, the bullish sentiment around blockchain activity on the positive helped keep most people bullish. This editorial is […]

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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push to Boost Its Tourism Industry

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push to Boost Its Tourism IndustryWelcome 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 bitcoin can help grow El Salvador’s tourism industry. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push Will Bring Its Tourism Industry to New Heights The Salvadoran tourism industry is having a […]

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5 Predictions for 2025

5 Predictions for 2025Last 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 the second it’s finished. Predictions for a Year of Renewal, Growth, and AI Revolution Happy New […]

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Redefining Innovation: The Role of Non-Linear Thinking in Blockchain’s Evolution

Redefining Innovation: The Role of Non-Linear Thinking in Blockchain’s EvolutionWith 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, adaptability, and the power of looking beyond traditional approaches. The following opinion editorial was written by Andrew MacKenzie, the Founder […]

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