How Society Thrived Before Mass Taxation, and How It Still Can
Nov12

How Society Thrived Before Mass Taxation, and How It Still Can

Many people in the U.S. and elsewhere think of the income tax as some kind of timeless staple of society. The truth is, it was only first instituted in the United States as a permanent fixture in 1913. It stands to ask then, how all the progress that was made prior and the bustling growth of metropolises like New York City, were even possible. In the current climate of highly confusing tax regulations where the opportunity-laden world...

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Jailed Deepdotweb Admin Denies Earning $15M From Darknet Links
Nov12

Jailed Deepdotweb Admin Denies Earning $15M From Darknet Links

In an interview from prison, one of Deepdotweb’s operators has disputed the $15 million allegedly made from “illegal” referral links, claiming “There was no such amount.” Currently on remand in France, Israeli citizen Tal Prihar stands accused of directing visitors towards darknet markets (DNMs) in his role as Deepdotweb administrator. The popular site published articles about darknet drug busts, new...

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6 Months Before Halving Signs Indicate Bitcoin Miners Are Hoarding
Nov12

6 Months Before Halving Signs Indicate Bitcoin Miners Are Hoarding

The great bitcoin reward halvings are coming and many newcomers have not experienced a halving event unless they joined the crypto community prior to 2016. A few speculators believe bitcoin miners and whales are hoarding coins right now until after the adjustment so prices will be driven up. Moreover, for the first time, crypto proponents will observe how both BTC and BCH deal with the reward reduction as both networks are mined by...

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From FUD to FOMO – China State Newspaper Says Bitcoin Is ‘Successful’
Nov12

From FUD to FOMO – China State Newspaper Says Bitcoin Is ‘Successful’

A major Chinese daily has published an article about Bitcoin. The publication describes the first cryptocurrency as a successful application of the blockchain technology. It provides its readers with the basics they need to know about Bitcoin and highlights some of its main characteristics. Also read: Crypto Banks Gain Regulatory Recognition Across the Globe Xinhua Daily: Bitcoin Is One of the Hottest Topics If there’s one thing...

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Generation QE: How Central Banks Create Money From Thin Air
Nov12

Generation QE: How Central Banks Create Money From Thin Air

This year the public has seen a lot of the expansive monetary policy taking place with 37 central banks participating in monetary easing. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand the methods central banks like the Federal Reserve use to increase the money supply and never take the time to understand the process. The following is an in-depth look at how the Federal Reserve or any central bank “prints money” by...

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