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The Local Maximum with Max Sklar

The Local Maximum with Max Sklar

Technology

Ep. 186 - Cubans embrace Bitcoin amidst Monetary Oppression, and the Last Jew in Afghanistan

Ep. 186 - Cubans embrace Bitcoin amidst Monetary Oppression, and the Last Jew in Afghanistan

2021-08-24
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Today's news update goes international to talk about the intersection between technology and global events. Cubans are using Bitcoin to go around their country's insane currency system. OnlyFans bans porn to placate banks in the UK. In Afghanistan, the last remaining Jewish residence refuses to leave the country as the Taliban come in.
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