Bitcoin Magazine
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Apr 15
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JUST IN: Fox Business reports that Bitcoin “is a lifeline for many of the Iranian people as they see the value of their currency get devalued.” 🇮🇷
“You can’t freeze somebody’s Bitcoin in the same way you can freeze somebody’s stablecoin”
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</sarcasm> … IRANIAN … <sarcasm/>
“Fox Business” seems to have not noticed that “We, The Sheeple” in the good old US of A is getting “the value of their currency get devalued”!
The purchasing power of the U$D … …
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The purchasing power of the U.S. dollar (USD) has consistently declined over the long term due to inflation, losing over 90% of its value since 1913. As of early 2026, the consumer dollar’s purchasing power sits near historic lows, measuring approximately 30.3 cents compared to the 1982-1984 base of 100 cents.
Key Aspects of USD Purchasing Power:
Long-Term Decline: The USD has experienced significant devaluation, with 2020 purchasing power equal to only about $1.00 relative to $26.14 in 1913.
Inflation Impact: Purchasing power decreases when inflation rises; it fell about 7.4% between 2021 and 2022 alone.
Current Value: According to, the value of the consumer dollar is at a historic low.
Regional Variation: $100 has different purchasing power across the U.S., generally going further in rural areas and less in large metropolitan areas.
Real vs. Nominal Income: While the dollar has lost value, rising nominal incomes mean consumers may have higher purchasing power in terms of time worked, though they may feel squeezed by rising costs for essentials like housing.
Tools to Measure and Track:
BLS Inflation Calculator: Used to calculate the purchasing power of a dollar over time.
FRED Economic Data: Provides the official Consumer Price Index data for purchasing power.
Purchasing Power Map: Visualizes the real value of $100 by state.
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… … </sarcasm> … The FED even publishes the “dollar’s demise” … <sarcasm/>
AI can quickly inform with specific citations.
SO don’t believe me, or the Internet; believe AI!
Argh!
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