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Bitcoinist Book Club: “The Bitcoin Standard” (Chapter 7, P. 1: Economic Thought)
Welcome back, fellow student. Let’s dive back into Saifedean Ammous’ “The Bitcoin Standard” to discover the secrets of economic theory. In today’s lesson, we’ll study the “two main government-approved mainstream schools of economic thought: Keynesians and Monetarists. дальше »
2021-9-22 13:38 | |
As Traditional Investors Flood the Bitcoin Market, Pundit Warns Of Risk On/Off Moves
As the cryptocurrency sector grows and matures, we can expect the arrival of more and more familiar faces from the traditional financial world. Especially during times of economic uncertainty. It’s becoming more likely that those who once thought Bitcoin was too far off will give the digital assets another look. Charles Edwards, a digital assets […] дальше »
2020-6-22 11:18 | |
Nearly 10% of Bitcoin’s Current Supply is Dormant; Why This Matters
Data shows that nearly 10% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply is dormant, meaning that it has not been touched for over 10 years This data boosts the narrative regarding Bitcoin’s scarcity, as its actual supply may be far lower than previously thought The heightened scarcity this provides Bitcoin also bolsters the cryptocurrency’s macro outlook, as economic models that rely on the crypto’s scarcity suggest that it will soon see some significant upside Bitcoin’s fixed scarcity […] дальше »
2020-5-26 21:00 | |
Former Goldman Sachs Fund Manager Suggests Allocating 25% in Bitcoin
When Raoul Pal, the former hedge-fund manager who founded Real Vision first learned the coronavirus was spreading rapidly, he thought, “The whole world's f—ed,”. “I said: ‘Listen, this is the biggest economic event of all of our lifetimes — and it's coming. дальше »
2020-4-7 18:35 | |
Hard Problems in Cryptocurrency: Five Years Later
Special thanks to Justin Drake and Jinglan Wang for feedback In 2014, I made a post and a presentation with a list of hard problems in math, computer science and economics that I thought were important for the cryptocurrency space (as I then called it) to be able to reach maturity. дальше »
2019-11-25 04:03 | |
Dow Flat-Lines as Stock Market Awaits Vital Fed Decision
The Dow Jones flat-lined on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began their deliberations for the September interest rate decision. Though markets still fully expect a rate cut, recent economic developments have suggested that Jerome Powell’s easing cycle might not be as aggressive as Dow bulls first thought. дальше »
2019-9-18 22:57 | |
North Korea amassed small cryptocurrency fortune through hacking, says UN panel
North Korea has obtained some $670 million in virtual and fiat currency in a bid to bypass economic sanctions put in place as a result of its nuclear and missile programs. The country amassed the funds through cyber attacks, Nikkei says citing an expert panel reporting to the UN Security Council. дальше »
2019-3-8 14:24 | |
Former Nocoiner Now Praises Bitcoin, Says Its Digital Gold
A world-renowned economic historian who was previously skeptical on Bitcoin now thinks that it has a bright future. The expert also holds that its distinction is going to make it appealing to investors in the upcoming years. дальше »
2019-3-7 17:00 | |
Economic Historian Niall Ferguson Backtracks on Bitcoin Beliefs, Says He Was Wrong About Cryptos
The recognized economic historian Niall Ferguson recognized that he was “very wrong” about Bitcoin (BTC). At The Australian Financial Review Business Summit, he mentioned that he was wrong about what he thought about Bitcoin and blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:00 | |
Living on Bitcoin for a Week in San Francisco
When I decided, maybe against my better judgement, to live on bitcoin for a week, the plan was met by a combination of cautions and jokes from friends and loved ones: “Just don’t starve,” “Well, it’s the New Year, a perfect time to start a new diet,” “Will you be able to eat?”, “Have you really thought about it?”I had “really” thought about it and it seemed not only sensible but necessary. дальше »
2019-2-5 23:06 | |
Welcome to the reGenesis of Bitcoin Magazine!
On December 4, 2018, our CEO, David Bailey, made an exciting announcement: Bitcoin Magazine would be returning to its roots and shifting its focus to Bitcoin-related stories only. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:24 | |
Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin
When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory. дальше »
2018-11-21 19:26 | |
Hoskinson: Satoshi Did “An Amazing Thing”...But There Are Lessons to Learn
Charles Hoskinson is best known today as a co-founder of both Ethereum and IOHK, where he leads the research, design and development of Cardano. But before these projects, there was Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:08 | |
It’s the 10th Anniversary of the Bitcoin White Paper. Have You Read It Yet?
On October 31, 2018, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s white paper, the seminal literature of Satoshi Nakamoto’s creation and the new cryptographic field he introduced with the blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:18 | |
Op Ed: Why Satoshi Nakamoto Deserves a Nobel Prize
Alfred Nobel died with regrets. After making a fortune off of explosives, he indicated in his will that his fortune should be used to make a prize awarded each year to those who “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:22 | |
Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
In Search of Stability: An Overview of the Budding Stablecoin Ecosystem
Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:05 | |
Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
What Do Keynesian Economists Have to Say about Bitcoin?
While there are many schools of thought within the economic field of study, arguably none has had a more significant effect on the modern financial system than the Keynesian school. The Keynesian school of thought is based on, and derives its name from, the economic principles outlined by John Maynard Keynes. дальше »
2018-8-5 23:00 | |
Bitcoin and its Foundation in Austrian Economics
The recently published book “The Bitcoin Standard” by economist Saifedean Ammous makes the case that bitcoin is rooted in the principles of Austrian economics. This view is shared by many bitcoin maximalists who prescribe to this economic school of thought. дальше »
2018-7-27 21:00 | |