What Happened When Sex Workers Put Their Trust in Crypto

Crypto became a popular alternative for sex workers who were shut out from traditional banking systems, but the U.S. government's crackdown on crypto is making it increasingly difficult for them to use.

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8/22/2023

Like it or not, crypto depends on China

China's historical dominance in the crypto industry persists despite periodic crackdowns, with many crypto companies still earning a significant portion of their revenue from the country and maintaining unofficial channels of liquidity; China's economic uncertainty, including concerns about future crackdowns and a collapsing real estate market, can impact global crypto markets.

8/31/2023

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.3K as Crypto Markets Erase Gains From Grayscale Court Win

Crypto prices, including bitcoin and major tokens, experienced a decline due to profit-taking and a general risk-off environment, erasing gains from Grayscale's court victory, with prices weakening ahead of the U.S. jobs report release.

8/31/2023

KC Fed tracks healthy growth of crypto ATM industry despite predatory operators

The crypto ATM industry in the United States is thriving despite concerns over illegal activities, with a growing customer base and a need for better education about crypto, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

9/5/2023

The US can’t kill crypto: Real regulations are coming

The lack of a fully regulated financial market in the US contradicts global economic interdependence, and as a result, the crypto industry is moving offshore rapidly; however, the US government is likely to eventually establish a clear regulatory framework and invest in blockchain R&D, thus strengthening the industry.

9/18/2023

Crypto Website Traffic Shifting in 2023 as DeFi and Smaller Exchanges See Growth Despite Overall Bearish Sentiment

Despite claims of a bear market for cryptocurrencies, indicators such as website traffic suggest that crypto adoption and demand for crypto services have actually been growing in 2023.

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What Happened When Sex Workers Put Their Trust in Crypto

slate.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

Like it or not, crypto depends on China

8/31/2023

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.3K as Crypto Markets Erase Gains From Grayscale Court Win

8/31/2023

KC Fed tracks healthy growth of crypto ATM industry despite predatory operators

9/5/2023

The US can’t kill crypto: Real regulations are coming

9/18/2023

Crypto Website Traffic Shifting in 2023 as DeFi and Smaller Exchanges See Growth Despite Overall Bearish Sentiment

Despite claims of a bear market for cryptocurrencies, indicators such as website traffic suggest that crypto adoption and demand for crypto services have actually been growing in 2023.