The Tragedy of Lebanon’s Currency Devaluation
While the official exchange rate is down 90%, the black market is still trading at less than 25% of the official rate.
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Feb 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 4, 2023
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Fed Policy Win Could Harm Bitcoin’s Wall Street Narrative
The January rebound in equities and knockout employment report may have undermined a few buy-bitcoin narratives, but the real value proposition behind bitcoin lies far beyond Wall Street in emerging markets, where bitcoin is in strong demand.
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Feb 3, 2023 at 7:28 p.m. UTC
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OFAC Backtracks (Somewhat) on Tornado Cash Sanctions
But not enough to stop lawsuits, says Coin Center.
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Nov 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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Lebanon’s Banks Remain Shut Down Following Robberies by Angry Depositors
Banks in Lebanon will remain closed ‘indefinitely’ after desperate depositors stormed the banks for their savings. “The Hash” panel discusses how crypto could serve as an alternative to the traditional banking system.
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Sep 22, 2022 at 6:02 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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Lebanon Preparing Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021 Rollout
Central bankers hope the CBDC will help restore confidence in Lebanon's shaky banking sector.
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Nov 10, 2020 at 4:32 p.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2020
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Binance Charity Pledges $20K to Beirut Explosion Relief Efforts
Binance's charity arm is donating $20,000 to the victims of an explosion that rocked Lebanon's capital earlier this month.
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Aug 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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Bitcoiners Launch Cryptocurrency Relief Fund Following Beirut Explosion
A group of Lebanese expats in Europe organized the Crypto Disaster Relief For Beirut Explosion fund to support those affected by last week's tragedy.
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Aug 11, 2020 at 9:22 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2020
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The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
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Jun 17, 2020 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2020
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How Bitcoin Fits Into Lebanon’s Banking Crisis
Lebanon's crisis has been raging for years, but the devaluation of the Lebanese pound and a global downturn has made stable financial services even more urgent.
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Jun 5, 2020 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2020
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Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: The Middle East
Regions with weak states and educated diasporas are seeing a rising demand for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and decentralized applications.
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May 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 4, 2020