The Node: The Dawn of Bitcoin Geopolitics
Latin American leaders have faced decades of repression by the United States. Bitcoin gives them a way to fight back.
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Jun 11, 2021 at 3:58 p.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2021
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The Node: Warren Versus the Volcano
Greening bitcoin would be a good thing in itself, and it would take away a tool of misdirection from those who oppose it for other reasons.
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Jun 10, 2021 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
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The Lesson of Bitconnect: Promoters Can Be Liable
The SEC has filed charges against five promoters of the alleged crypto fraud. It's a chance to learn from the mistakes of Trevon James and Co.
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Jun 2, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
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Has COVID-19 Made Biden’s Big Spending the New Normal?
The pandemic has made Americans increasingly open to getting help from the government. The Biden budget aims to make the most of those feelings.
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May 28, 2021 at 8:39 p.m. UTC
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Soulja Boy Tells 'Em He Got Paid to Tweet
The rapper accidentally revealed he would be paid to tweet about SaferMars. As DJ Khaled, T.I. and others have found out, that's a no-no.
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May 27, 2021 at 7:44 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Consensus 2021: Can Privacy Coins, Exchanges and Regulators Coexist?
Craig Salm (Grayscale), Marta Belcher (Protocol Labs) and Chen Arad (Solidus) discuss how regulation and privacy can get along.
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May 27, 2021 at 5:16 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Banning Crypto to Stop Hackers Is Like Banning Cheese to Stop Mice
A Wall Street Journal op-ed argues banning crypto can stop ransomware attacks, like the one on the Colonial Pipeline. The notion is ridiculous, says our columnist.
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May 26, 2021 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
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What Is the Bitcoin Mining Council – And What Should It Become?
Elon Musk and Michael Saylor's plan for a greener bitcoin is light on details so far. Here are some possible approaches, says our columnist.
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May 25, 2021 at 6:52 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2021
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Of Course China Is Anti-Bitcoin: Look What Happened to Jack Ma
China's assault on bitcoin is part of a broader struggle to foster innovation while maintaining control, says our columnist.
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May 24, 2021 at 11:08 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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Venmo's Censorship of Gaza Payments Makes Case for Neutral Platforms
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Gaza conflict, platforms like Venmo shouldn't decide who gets paid or not. We need open systems like Bitcoin.
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May 20, 2021 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2021