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By Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D. On December 14, 202001:41 PM Eastern
Free markets and the freedom of expression often make strange bedfellows.
Take Bitcoin, for example.
So many famous people have falsely declared Bitcoin’s “demise” in recent years that there’s...
By Juan M. Villaverde On December 18, 201904:00 PM Eastern
We’ve received such rave reviews of this article, we have decided to republish it here — not only for the benefit of all those who may have missed it, but also to underscore how important we...
By Juan M. Villaverde On November 6, 201902:16 PM Eastern
Imagine a country that replaces culture with computer code.
Instead of laws and police, it has smart contracts.
Instead of a president, legislature or supreme court, it simply has another...
By Juan M. Villaverde On October 30, 201901:08 PM Eastern
Many people argue that cryptocurrencies will never be accepted as a valid form of money because governments can just pass laws to outlaw them.
“Remember China, China, China!” goes their...
By Juan M. Villaverde On August 14, 201902:32 PM Eastern
No cryptocurrency has it all.
Even among the best, key strengths are relative with room for improvement in the future. And all come with at least some weaknesses.
So, today, I will give you a...
By Juan M. Villaverde On July 10, 201910:46 AM Eastern
Bitcoin hit rock bottom on Dec. 15, 2018, exactly 207 days ago.
According to CoinMarketCap, it traded as low as $3,191.
Then it bounced back up.
And BTC has been moving mostly higher ever...
By Jon D. Markman On June 7, 201902:00 PM Eastern
In the U.S., China and the Eurozone, the idea that lower interest rates alone could heal economic injuries created in trade wars has taken root.
In the short term, it seems to be working. Stocks...
By Juan M. Villaverde On December 3, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Traders were hopeful last week that President Trump and Chinese Premier Xi would be able to work out a deal in Buenos Aires. But tariffs aren't the only weapons in a trade war. Today, Juan looks...
By Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D. On November 5, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Wall Street experts don’t seem to have a clue about how tomorrow’s election results will impact investors.
Economists at Bank of America provide historical data to demonstrate that the market...
By Juan M. Villaverde On October 24, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Here’s why you shouldn’t touch ’em with a ten-foot pole
Cryptocurrency technology is advancing at an accelerating pace. And with each step in its evolution, landmark innovations are...