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Have you given much thought to who/what shapes your beliefs, and whether your right to privacy is being respected? In this edition we dive into how to protect your mind from propaganda, and chat to Darina, founder at Slice about how to get paid for the ads you are shown.
🚨Take back control with this week’s privacy tips!
Editorial Note
Welcome to another exciting week in Bitcoin! Coming up:
🎓 Bitcoin 101: Your weekly resource to learn about Bitcoin
🗞 News: Trending News in Bitcoin
👩💼 Women in Bitcoin: Where the Bitcoin “Femergy” is happening
📆 Events: Bitcoin events online and across the globe
🎧 & 🎥Vibe of the Week: Our content recommendations
🎓 Bitcoin 101: How to shield your brain from misinformation and psyops
Your brain has no firewall. Read that again. Your brain has no firewall.
If you survived the last 5 years, congratulations on making it. Hopefully by now, you have realised how susceptible you are to propaganda. So how can you protect yourself? Watch this short video from behaviour expert, Chase Hughes, on how to protect yourself from misinformation.
Download the worksheet HERE
📈 Trending News
1. How Russia is Evading Sanctions
The Scoop🕵️♂️: Russia has found a way to bypass international sanctions by using cryptocurrencies to trade oil with countries like China and India. This move allows Russian companies to conduct business with these nations without relying on traditional financial systems. The use of digital currencies has enabled Russian oil traders to facilitate large transactions, often worth millions of dollars, on a monthly basis.
Why You Should Care🚨: The fact that Russia is using cryptocurrencies to trade with other countries has significant implications for the global economy. It shows that digital currencies can be used to circumvent traditional financial systems and sanctions, which could have far-reaching consequences for international trade and diplomacy. This development also highlights the growing importance of cryptocurrencies in facilitating global commerce, and how they can provide a viable alternative to traditional currencies in certain situations.
📚 Read the full article on Zerohedge HERE
2. Senator Lummis re-introduces a bill to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
The Scoop🕵️♂️: A new bill has been introduced in the US Senate, proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve, codifying Trump’s executive order. The bill, sponsored by Senator Cynthia Lummis, aims to establish a reserve of 1 million bitcoins over a period of five years. The bitcoins would be stored in a decentralized network of facilities, and the funds for the purchases would come from diversifying existing funds in the Federal Reserve system.
Why You Should Care🚨: The creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve has significant implications for the global economy and the future of cryptocurrency. It suggests that the US government is taking a serious look at the potential of bitcoin and other digital assets to play a major role in international trade and finance. The reserve would also provide a safeguard against potential economic shocks and help to maintain the stability of the financial system. Additionally, the bill's focus on bitcoin specifically highlights the growing recognition of its importance as a store of value and a medium of exchange.
What does this mean for Bitcoin? 💰: The introduction of this bill is a major development for bitcoin, as it represents a significant step towards mainstream acceptance and recognition by the US government. The creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve would likely lead to increased demand for the cryptocurrency, which could drive up its value and further establish it as a major player in the global economy. The bill's emphasis on decentralisation and the use of a network of storage facilities also suggests a commitment to the principles of cryptocurrency and the importance of security and transparency in the management of the reserve. Overall, the proposal has the potential to be a major catalyst for the growth and development of the bitcoin ecosystem.
📚 Read the recent article on The Hill outlining the proposal HERE
💼 Women in Bitcoin
👉 Follow Naomi Brockwell, privacy advocate, tips for keeping your information private.
Full post HERE
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🎧 & 🎥 Vibe of the Week
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