By Brad Polumbo Millions of Americans have bought into forms of digital, decentralized money known as cryptocurrency, valuing its privacy and independence from government meddling. Naturally, politicians in Washington want to rain on the parade and shut down the newfangled currencies— like Bitcoin and Ethereum—that are beyond their control. One of the biggest opponents of … [Read more...] about Exposed: Congressman Trying to “Shut Down” Cryptocurrency Gets Biggest Donations From Big Banks and Financial Institutions
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World’s Best Chess Player: Bitcoin Empowers Individuals to Be More Than Just Pawns to Reckless Governments
By Jeffrey Gogo Bitcoin’s finite supply compares favorably to agenda-driven printing of money by governments, noted the Avast security ambassador, who also chairs the Human Rights Foundation and the Renew Democracy Initiative. Speaking to Forbes on the intersection of human rights and new technologies, Kasparov said cryptocurrencies enable the public to regain control of … [Read more...] about World’s Best Chess Player: Bitcoin Empowers Individuals to Be More Than Just Pawns to Reckless Governments
Cryptocurrency Is Agorism in Action
By Wendy McElroy The book New Libertarian Manifesto (NLM) by libertarian-anarchist Samuel E. Konkin III (SEK3) launched a movement that has grown amazingly over the last few decades: Agorism. This is the movement of peaceful revolution through counter-economics. Counter-economics is “the study or practice of all peaceful human action which is forbidden by the State.” … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency Is Agorism in Action
Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020
By Jamie Redman During the last year, the cryptoconomy has picked up pace after a drawn-out crypto winter. When market prices were low and startups were short on capital, a bunch of firms laid off employees in 2018. A year later, and digital currency companies are hiring. Following Thousands of Layoffs, Crypto Companies Start Hiring Again Cryptocurrency and … [Read more...] about Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020
Rap Superstar Akon Creates World’s First “Crypto City” in Africa to Fight Controlled Economy
By Matt Agorist While many other rappers in the hip hop world use their spare time and money to pose for photos with large amounts of cash while degrading women, rap superstar and Senegal transplant Akon is using his fame and changing the world. In 2018, he began a solar investment program in Sierra Leone to bring thousands of solar powered lights and traffic lights to the … [Read more...] about Rap Superstar Akon Creates World’s First “Crypto City” in Africa to Fight Controlled Economy