Author name: Al Ingle

TL;DR: Fidelity posed a seemingly simple question about new bill denominations to their X followers online. The overwhelmingly crypto-centric responses underscore the rising prominence of digital currencies in the modern financial landscape. Fidelity’s Unexpected Feedback In an era marked by technological evolution and financial transformation, even the most mundane questions can yield unexpected insights. When […]

Recent economic data highlights the pressing need to re-evaluate aspects of the current financial system. As China’s exports tumble, the dollar rallied – but does this signal lasting stability, or merely short-term fluctuation? Groundbreaking innovations like Bitcoin and stablecoins present compelling monetary alternatives worth considering. The Fragility of Fiat China’s drastic import/export contraction reveals cracks

A new academic study argues that while Bitcoin mining is energy-intensive, it could potentially contribute to decarbonization by supporting renewable energy growth. The paper systematically explores Bitcoin’s capabilities as a flexible load resource. The Climate Criticism Bitcoin has faced scrutiny for its high energy use and carbon emissions from mining. Some studies paint an ominous picture by

Coinbase has announced the public launch of its new “Base” blockchain after months of testing. The company touts Base as the first blockchain unveiled by a publicly traded firm, representing a major push into decentralized network operations. Built on Ethereum, Ranked Among Top L2s Technically a layer-2 network built on Ethereum, Base leverages the Optimism

Thousands of Los Angeles city employees recently went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practices and inadequate pay. With inflation surging, workers are feeling the squeeze as the buying power of their wages diminishes. Trust between citizens and institutions erodes when economic conditions make it difficult for people to get by. In such an

In the shadows of today’s centralized and often corrupt financial systems, the rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin represents a new beacon of hope. With a dramatic loss of value in fiat currencies, such as the U.S. dollar’s 97% value depreciation over 50 years, the call for honest, decentralized currency becomes increasingly urgent. The traditional

The US dollar has lost 90% of its value since 1950, but banks get trillions in bailouts when they fail while charging you $35 for going $1 overdraft. #MightWantToReevaluateIf this corrupt financial system is sustainable. Fight back with honest money like Bitcoin. Whenever in the history of money a country goes off the gold standard

Revolut, a UK-based financial technology startup valued at $33 billion, has issued a public statement announcing the suspension of cryptocurrency services for its U.S. customers. This decision comes as a result of an increasingly complex and uncertain regulatory landscape in the U.S. The suspension will commence from September 2, 2023, with a complete halt to

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Hong Kong’s foray into retail crypto trading dominates today’s headlines. HashKey and OSL have secured regulatory approval, achieving significant milestones that will shape the future of digital asset access in the region. HashKey and OSL Open Doors to Retail Crypto Traders HashKey’s recent achievement involves upgrading two major licenses

In an era when cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are disrupting the financial space and revolutionizing the way we perceive value and ownership, GameStop’s recent decision to pull the plug on its cryptocurrency wallet signals a retreat from the future into the past. This decision not only reveals a lack of insight into the potentials