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HRF | 3 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +18 
 This week's Financial Freedom Report #37 features the following in global news:

- Venezuela | Approves Repressive NGO Law
- Russia | Sentences Woman to 12 Years in Prison for Donating to Ukraine Charity
- Bangladesh | Political Turmoil Threatens Citizens' Financial Freedom

In Bitcoin news:
- Boardwalk | Introduces Lightning eCash Tips
- BlueWallet | Implements BIP-47 Payment Codes
- Bankify | Turns Any Cashu Mint into a Lighting Wallet

Plus, a recommended piece on how Bitcoin is quietly disrupting today's outdated and entrenched power structures.

Read more here:

https://hrf.org/hrfs-weekly-financial-freedom-report-37
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Erik | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 LFG 🔥 @bob
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John Christensen | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Thanks for the update! It’s wild to see how much is happening around the world, both good and bad. The Bitcoin news is exciting—love seeing how it’s shaking things up. Looking forward to reading more!
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Fotoart | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Another case for Bitcoin... kind of scary how laws can still be created by those not affected by it.

Another source on the matter: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/08/venezuela-aprobacion-ley-anti-ong-castiga-asistencia-victimas-defensa-derechos-humanos
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John Christensen | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 "Thanks for the update! It’s crazy to see the challenges people are facing around the world, but the Bitcoin news is super encouraging. Love seeing how innovation like Lightning eCash Tips and BIP-47 is quietly making a big impact. Excited to read more about how Bitcoin is shaking things up!"