Inflation News

Nigerians Run To Bitcoin For Safety, Take The Cue From Venezuelans

FEB 08, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The ability of Bitcoin to resist inflation makes it an automatic safe haven for embattled economies like Venezuela’s and Nigeria’s.

112 | 1

Bitcoin Surges 5% in South Africa, Venezuela With Its 1,500% Inflation May Follow

OCT 16, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Bitcoin price rose in its top African market this week, experts expect Venezuela to follow with its projected 1,500% inflation.

55 | 1

World’s Best Performing Currency: Bitcoin Inflation Rate Drops To 4%

SEP 25, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Bitcoin monetary inflation rate decreased from 30~50% in 2011 to 4% this year, demonstrating the rapid mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency in various markets.

1457 | 5

Crisis-Torn Venezuelans Opt For Dash and Bitcoin

SEP 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Growing digital currency, Dash, has joined Bitcoin, due to soaring demand, as a part of a payment network that will benefit thousands of people suffering from Venezuela’s failing national economy.

124 | 1

National Cryptoequity - Pleasant Opposite of National Debt?

JUL 29, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

National debt and central banking slowly drain people of wealth. What if, instead of national debt, we were able to use cryptocurrency to give people equity?

44 | 4

Hold On to Your Bitcoin, Japan! PM Abe Announces Stimulus Package

JUL 27, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

As Japan readings a massive inflationary stimulus spending program, Bitcoin’s attractiveness as a hedge against the yen grows.

28 | 2

Alan Greenspan Urges Return to the Gold Standard to Stop Hyperinflation

JUL 11, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Fearing that cataclysmic hyperinflation could occur at any moment, Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, urges a return to sound money, specifically the gold standard. Bitcoin does the trick too.

50

Zimbabwe’s Cash Crisis Is Bitcoin’s Boost?

MAY 17, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A recent survey by The Zimbabwe Standard showed that a number of banks in the central business district of the country’s capital, Harare, had long queues to withdraw cash with others running out of cash by midday.

55

Argentina's New President: Good News for Bitcoin, Bad News for Inflation

NOV 25, 2015 | Omar Bessa

Argentina’s new president, Mauricio Macri, is good news for the legal status of Bitcoin in the country.

23

‘Cheap Money’ Means Expensive Bitcoins (Op-Ed)

OCT 27, 2015 | William Suberg

It's no secret how the world's economy works - it's a balance of supply a demand. Little money is bad; a lot of money is bad; but it's always necessary to print more so that a dollar will buy what it did yesterday, adjusted for inflation.

3

Venezuela: A Severe Case of Bolivaritis (Op-Ed)

AUG 04, 2015 | Omar Bessa

For outsiders, Venezuela is a big unknown. For insiders, the country is a subsidiary of economic hell. Everybody knows Venezuela’s struck with hyperinflation, but that’s like knowing someone with Ebola has a fever.

25 | 1

Malaysian Exchange CoinBit: ‘People Are Looking for Alternatives to Inflation’

JUL 01, 2015 | Jamie Redman

CoinBit.me is a new Bitcoin platform that was launched in Malaysia in April. Since its inception, 17,800 registered users from all around the world have signed up.

153

Top 5 Ways Bitcoin Beats the Dollar (Op-Ed)

JUN 27, 2015 | Evander Smart

It is time to reveal the top five reasons why bitcoins are superior to dollars, both now, and in the future.

23

The Greek Dilemma: Hyper Inflation, Austerity, or Bitcoin?

JUN 27, 2015 | George Samman

The never ending tragedy known as the Eurozone is flirting with disaster and the unknown consequences of what would happen if Greece is ejected by brute force or leaves by sheer will from the EU.

20

One Paper Currency Is Officially Extinct

JUN 13, 2015 | George Samman

While the hyperinflationary episode technically peaked in Zimbabwe in 2008, its national fiat currency has finally reached its painful end.

28

World’s Best Performing Currency: Bitcoin Inflation Rate Drops To 4%

SEP 25, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Bitcoin monetary inflation rate decreased from 30~50% in 2011 to 4% this year, demonstrating the rapid mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency in various markets.

1457 | 5

Crisis-Torn Venezuelans Opt For Dash and Bitcoin

SEP 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Growing digital currency, Dash, has joined Bitcoin, due to soaring demand, as a part of a payment network that will benefit thousands of people suffering from Venezuela’s failing national economy.

124 | 1

Nigerians Run To Bitcoin For Safety, Take The Cue From Venezuelans

FEB 08, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The ability of Bitcoin to resist inflation makes it an automatic safe haven for embattled economies like Venezuela’s and Nigeria’s.

112 | 1

Zimbabwe’s Cash Crisis Is Bitcoin’s Boost?

MAY 17, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A recent survey by The Zimbabwe Standard showed that a number of banks in the central business district of the country’s capital, Harare, had long queues to withdraw cash with others running out of cash by midday.

55

Bitcoin Surges 5% in South Africa, Venezuela With Its 1,500% Inflation May Follow

OCT 16, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Bitcoin price rose in its top African market this week, experts expect Venezuela to follow with its projected 1,500% inflation.

55 | 1

Alan Greenspan Urges Return to the Gold Standard to Stop Hyperinflation

JUL 11, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Fearing that cataclysmic hyperinflation could occur at any moment, Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, urges a return to sound money, specifically the gold standard. Bitcoin does the trick too.

50

National Cryptoequity - Pleasant Opposite of National Debt?

JUL 29, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

National debt and central banking slowly drain people of wealth. What if, instead of national debt, we were able to use cryptocurrency to give people equity?

44 | 4

Hold On to Your Bitcoin, Japan! PM Abe Announces Stimulus Package

JUL 27, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

As Japan readings a massive inflationary stimulus spending program, Bitcoin’s attractiveness as a hedge against the yen grows.

28 | 2

Venezuela: A Severe Case of Bolivaritis (Op-Ed)

AUG 04, 2015 | Omar Bessa

For outsiders, Venezuela is a big unknown. For insiders, the country is a subsidiary of economic hell. Everybody knows Venezuela’s struck with hyperinflation, but that’s like knowing someone with Ebola has a fever.

25 | 1

Argentina's New President: Good News for Bitcoin, Bad News for Inflation

NOV 25, 2015 | Omar Bessa

Argentina’s new president, Mauricio Macri, is good news for the legal status of Bitcoin in the country.

23

Top 5 Ways Bitcoin Beats the Dollar (Op-Ed)

JUN 27, 2015 | Evander Smart

It is time to reveal the top five reasons why bitcoins are superior to dollars, both now, and in the future.

23

The Greek Dilemma: Hyper Inflation, Austerity, or Bitcoin?

JUN 27, 2015 | George Samman

The never ending tragedy known as the Eurozone is flirting with disaster and the unknown consequences of what would happen if Greece is ejected by brute force or leaves by sheer will from the EU.

20

Malaysian Exchange CoinBit: ‘People Are Looking for Alternatives to Inflation’

JUL 01, 2015 | Jamie Redman

CoinBit.me is a new Bitcoin platform that was launched in Malaysia in April. Since its inception, 17,800 registered users from all around the world have signed up.

153

One Paper Currency Is Officially Extinct

JUN 13, 2015 | George Samman

While the hyperinflationary episode technically peaked in Zimbabwe in 2008, its national fiat currency has finally reached its painful end.

28

‘Cheap Money’ Means Expensive Bitcoins (Op-Ed)

OCT 27, 2015 | William Suberg

It's no secret how the world's economy works - it's a balance of supply a demand. Little money is bad; a lot of money is bad; but it's always necessary to print more so that a dollar will buy what it did yesterday, adjusted for inflation.

3

World’s Best Performing Currency: Bitcoin Inflation Rate Drops To 4%

SEP 25, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Bitcoin monetary inflation rate decreased from 30~50% in 2011 to 4% this year, demonstrating the rapid mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency in various markets.

1457 | 5

National Cryptoequity - Pleasant Opposite of National Debt?

JUL 29, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

National debt and central banking slowly drain people of wealth. What if, instead of national debt, we were able to use cryptocurrency to give people equity?

44 | 4

Hold On to Your Bitcoin, Japan! PM Abe Announces Stimulus Package

JUL 27, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

As Japan readings a massive inflationary stimulus spending program, Bitcoin’s attractiveness as a hedge against the yen grows.

28 | 2

Venezuela: A Severe Case of Bolivaritis (Op-Ed)

AUG 04, 2015 | Omar Bessa

For outsiders, Venezuela is a big unknown. For insiders, the country is a subsidiary of economic hell. Everybody knows Venezuela’s struck with hyperinflation, but that’s like knowing someone with Ebola has a fever.

25 | 1

Crisis-Torn Venezuelans Opt For Dash and Bitcoin

SEP 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Growing digital currency, Dash, has joined Bitcoin, due to soaring demand, as a part of a payment network that will benefit thousands of people suffering from Venezuela’s failing national economy.

124 | 1

Bitcoin Surges 5% in South Africa, Venezuela With Its 1,500% Inflation May Follow

OCT 16, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Bitcoin price rose in its top African market this week, experts expect Venezuela to follow with its projected 1,500% inflation.

55 | 1

Nigerians Run To Bitcoin For Safety, Take The Cue From Venezuelans

FEB 08, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The ability of Bitcoin to resist inflation makes it an automatic safe haven for embattled economies like Venezuela’s and Nigeria’s.

112 | 1

One Paper Currency Is Officially Extinct

JUN 13, 2015 | George Samman

While the hyperinflationary episode technically peaked in Zimbabwe in 2008, its national fiat currency has finally reached its painful end.

28

The Greek Dilemma: Hyper Inflation, Austerity, or Bitcoin?

JUN 27, 2015 | George Samman

The never ending tragedy known as the Eurozone is flirting with disaster and the unknown consequences of what would happen if Greece is ejected by brute force or leaves by sheer will from the EU.

20

Top 5 Ways Bitcoin Beats the Dollar (Op-Ed)

JUN 27, 2015 | Evander Smart

It is time to reveal the top five reasons why bitcoins are superior to dollars, both now, and in the future.

23

Malaysian Exchange CoinBit: ‘People Are Looking for Alternatives to Inflation’

JUL 01, 2015 | Jamie Redman

CoinBit.me is a new Bitcoin platform that was launched in Malaysia in April. Since its inception, 17,800 registered users from all around the world have signed up.

153

‘Cheap Money’ Means Expensive Bitcoins (Op-Ed)

OCT 27, 2015 | William Suberg

It's no secret how the world's economy works - it's a balance of supply a demand. Little money is bad; a lot of money is bad; but it's always necessary to print more so that a dollar will buy what it did yesterday, adjusted for inflation.

3

Argentina's New President: Good News for Bitcoin, Bad News for Inflation

NOV 25, 2015 | Omar Bessa

Argentina’s new president, Mauricio Macri, is good news for the legal status of Bitcoin in the country.

23

Zimbabwe’s Cash Crisis Is Bitcoin’s Boost?

MAY 17, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A recent survey by The Zimbabwe Standard showed that a number of banks in the central business district of the country’s capital, Harare, had long queues to withdraw cash with others running out of cash by midday.

55

Alan Greenspan Urges Return to the Gold Standard to Stop Hyperinflation

JUL 11, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Fearing that cataclysmic hyperinflation could occur at any moment, Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, urges a return to sound money, specifically the gold standard. Bitcoin does the trick too.

50