News articles to help teach or explain new advances in Bitcoin and crypto.
by Scott Emick 12/9/25 Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months to extend evening daylight, thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting in the
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by Scott Emick 2/16/2025 In February 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei became embroiled in a significant controversy involving the promotion of a cryptocurrency known as $LIBRA. This incident has led
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Meme coins, cryptocurrencies inspired by internet memes and cultural phenomena, have become a prominent feature in the digital asset landscape. While they attract significant attention and investment, their proliferation raises
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by Scott Emick2/14/2025 Valentine’s Day, the global celebration of love, flowers, and chocolate, has a history as complex and mysterious as the blockchain itself. Much like the ever-evolving world of
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by Scott Emick1/13/25 Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ and the founder of Binance, has recently revealed that his dog, a Belgian Malinois, is named Broccoli. This disclosure has ignited
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by Scott Emick2/7/2025 holiver4 asked me this morning, “You know anything about iso 20020 coins?”. I wondered, “what are iso 20022 coins?” ISO 20022 is an international standard for financial
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by Scott Emick1/31/2025 Elon Musk’s claim that government spending causes inflation is partially true but oversimplified. The relationship between government spending, money printing, and inflation is complex and depends on
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by Scott Emick1/28/2025 The term “Obama phones” is a misnomer and refers to the Lifeline Assistance Program, a government program that predates President Barack Obama. Here’s a breakdown of the
Read Moreby Scott Emick1/28/25 Why Tariffs Alone Cannot Replace the Income Tax: A Comprehensive Analysis The notion of replacing the federal income tax with tariffs has gained renewed attention, with advocates
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by Scott Emick1/27/2025 Recent reports indicate that President Donald Trump has been advocating for a shift from the federal income tax system to one primarily based on tariffs. In a
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