\u201cIndependence is financial,\u201d Abukhdeir told me. \u201cIf we don\u2019t have financial freedom, nothing is going to change.\u201d - Alex Gladstein\n\nAnother brilliant addition to the Gladstein series from Bitcoin Magazine. Gladstein has been investigating Bitcoin's benefits for people all over the globe, those in the first world, the third, connected to the modern banking system, the entirely unbanked, those stuck under oppressive regimes, monetary colonialization, & behind walls of political tyranny. Today he takes a deep dive into Palestine and how they have ben bled dry of their capital and manufacturing base over 50 years in significant part through a monetary and banking system completely controlled by external powers. And how Bitcoin may be a spark of hope to begin changing that harsh reality.\n\nCould Bitcoin be Palestine's Currency of Freedom?\nhttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/can-bitcoin-bring-palestine-freedom\n\nFor the best resource on news, information, essays, and education in the Bitcoin space, don't forget to check out the incredible BitcoinMagazine and the LTBNetwork for other shows all about the developments in this ecosystem!\n\nCheck out tons of other great works & discussion at BitcoinAudible.com! Search the library for any topic or work you would like to hear, including other great pieces from Erik Cason.\nDon't forget your goodies from our awesome sponsors!\n\n5% off the BitBox02 with code "GUY," your bank grade digital vault for your Bitcoin keys from Shiftcrypto.ch\n\n\nAnd secure your Bitcoin future by starting your automatic savings plan at SwanBitcoin.com/guy\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message