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Read_895 - And Then They Fight You [FFR82]

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Aug 5, 2025
Amid rising authoritarianism, tech innovations might be key to preserving financial freedom. Discover Hungary's harsh regulations and El Salvador's puzzling Bitcoin policies. The discussion includes how Bitcoin and Freedom Tech can help oppressed nations like Cameroon. Learn about the Lightning Network's usability and advances in communication tech like Bit Chat during crises. The landscape of digital assets is rapidly changing—all while governments tighten their grip. Uncover how to navigate this complex environment!
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Hungary's Crypto Crackdown

  • Hungary's new digital asset laws criminalize basic crypto activities without legal alternatives.
  • These laws threaten privacy, financial freedom, and raise serious risks for hundreds of thousands of Hungarians.
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El Salvador's Bitcoin Policy Reality

  • El Salvador's government is not buying new Bitcoin but reshuffling existing holdings.
  • This follows IMF loan conditions that scaled back Bitcoin policies, exposing policy gaps.
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Bitcoin as an Authoritarian Threat

  • Authoritarian regimes seek to criminalize Bitcoin to enforce financial surveillance and control.
  • They push permissioned systems while attacking privacy tools that Bitcoin enables.
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