Diamonds and the Treasury Debt Ceiling: Why Nothing Has ‘Intrinsic Value’ in Economics

The U.S. Treasury Department has just issued an urgent letter requesting a lift on the debt ceiling, warning Congress of imminent financial collision in September as federal cash is running out. Though this scenario has played out many times before, it takes on special significance now in light of president Trump’s recent comments about bitcoin, … Read more

Wendy McElroy: Crypto as Class Warfare

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 1 Crypto as Class Warfare “Antagonism between the classes will be removed. I do not envisage a dead and artificial level among the people. There will be a variety among them as there is among the leaves of a … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Moves Up to $8,300

Bitcoin has incurred a slight price jump in the last 24 hours. The currency was trading at a measly $8,200 during yesterday’s afternoon hours, but has since spiked by roughly $100 to trade at its current price of $8,300. It’s nothing huge, but it’s a step in the right direction. Bitcoin had previously started a … Read more