Argentines are using secret peer-to-peer crypto exchanges to buy U.S. dollar stablecoins as inflation continues to soar.
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Bitcoin is proving its value as an inflation hedge and store of value by hitting repeat all-time highs in multiple currencies.
10591Regardless of what changes Javier Milei brings to Argentina’s monetary system, stablecoins are likely to have an unshakable place in the economy, Sebastián Serrano said.
15509New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science.
2304The new all-time highs come despite Bitcoin still being down over 50% against its price peak of $69,000 against the U.S. dollar.
19249BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes expects Bitcoin to be $750,000 by 2026. Here’s how and why.
20633Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.
3696Chris Maurice, founder and CEO of crypto exchange Yellow Card said in Africa, crypto isn’t the “casino” it can sometimes feel like in the West.
5496You should be prepared for gradual deterioration in your quality of life — or search for alternative assets that could protect your wealth.
2228The ban is intended to reduce Argentina's payment-system exposure to digital assets, said the monetary authority.
13934This week’s Crypto Biz explores the latest wild wager on Bitcoin prices, inflation fears and the jobs that artificial intelligence may soon replace.
10917The former Coinbase exec settled the high profile wager 45 days ahead of time but remains convinced that a “fiat crisis” is inevitable.
24943Investing in assets "outside of the traditional financial system” is the only way to preserve one’s wealth, according to the former BitMEX CEO.
20749Argentina’s peso has crashed by 99% versus the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the currency crisis in 2018.
16168Bitcoin’s historical price performance confirms that a hard limit on total supply and seamless global usability is critical to becoming a store of value.
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