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Death of Pennies Heralds the Cashless Society’s Only Coin

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
the death of the penny

The Treasury is finally putting the penny out of its misery. But between iPhones replacing wallets and digital payments replacing bills, even nickels and quarters are becoming relics of the past. The irony is that iPINIONS thinks we may be heading toward a future with just one coin to rule them all — and it’s… Read more.

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Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: bitcoin, cashless society, the penny

Crypto Come, Crypto Go…

Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 7:42 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Crypto currencies crashed this week wiping out billions in value

A steep sell-off that gained momentum this week starkly illustrated the risks of the experimental and unregulated digital currencies. The price of Bitcoin plunged to its lowest point since 2020. Coinbase, the large cryptocurrency exchange, tanked in value. A cryptocurrency that promoted itself as a stable means of exchange collapsed. And more than $300 billion… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: bitcoin, crypto, Elon Musk

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