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The First Trillionaire Will Be Made in Crypto

The First Trillionaire Will Be Made in CryptoHistory 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 tech booms created billionaires, crypto will generate wealth on an even larger scale. Blockchain and decentralized finance (defi) are […]

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Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Call for Crypto Independence Highlights the Problems of State Adoption

Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Call for Crypto Independence Highlights the Problems of State AdoptionWelcome 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 between crypto and the state and how this reveals a pivotal problem with the expected rise of nation-state crypto adoption. […]

UBS Stays Bullish on Gold for 2025 as Central Banks Fuel Demand Surge

AI Hysteria Ignores Africa’s Harsh Reality: Lack of Internet Access Remains the True Threat

AI Hysteria Ignores Africa’s Harsh Reality: Lack of Internet Access Remains the True ThreatWhile discussions about AI’s societal impact dominate globally, Africa’s limited internet access and other realities make widespread AI adoption on the continent unlikely. This points to the need for practical solutions before debating theoretical risks. AI Threat Debate Misses the Mark The debate surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential societal impact dominates headlines. However, […]

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It’s Morning in America for Crypto

It’s Morning in America for CryptoWith 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 newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump’s Victory Could […]

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Latam Insights Encore: How Argentina and El Salvador Can Influence Trump’s Revolution

Latam Insights Encore: How Argentina and El Salvador Can Influence Trump’s RevolutionWelcome 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 President-Elect Trump in completing several reforms in America. Latam Insights Encore: Trump May Take Cues From Argentina […]

UBS Stays Bullish on Gold for 2025 as Central Banks Fuel Demand Surge

Wrapped in Chains: Bitcoin’s Centralization Trap

Wrapped in Chains: Bitcoin’s Centralization TrapThis 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 decentralization, only to watch wrapped versions roll back into centralized hands. Is this our […]

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If Trump Eliminates 5 Federal Agencies, It Could Revitalize the US Economy

If Trump Eliminates 5 Federal Agencies, It Could Revitalize the US EconomyIn 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 communities. Charting a New Course: Trump’s Chance to ‘Restore America’ by Trimming the Federal Government Following his […]

UBS Stays Bullish on Gold for 2025 as Central Banks Fuel Demand Surge

Why Trump’s Tariff Plan Goes Against the Free Market Ethos

Why Trump’s Tariff Plan Goes Against the Free Market EthosAs 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 brings a bold agenda: funding government through tariffs and cutting excessive spending, and perhaps even hold bitcoin as […]

UBS Stays Bullish on Gold for 2025 as Central Banks Fuel Demand Surge