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[Analysis] Crypto’s connection to the Hong Kong protests - Michael J. Casey

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Jun 17, 2019 ⋅  1 min read

Political unrest in Hong Kong over a Chinese extradition bill before Hong Kong's government adds to the growing narrative of a near exit to an Orwellian society, according to Michael J. Casey. As protests mount across Hong Kong, its citizens are realizing the effects of a cashless society: surveillance. Even buying a simple transit ticket is downright dangerous. Exchange is the basis of society and Hong Kong stands as a clear encouragement for crypto proponents.

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