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Six Foods You Thought You Knew: The complicated past of our newly favorite foods
The latest fad foods - luscious pomegranates, nutrient-packed quinoa, and refreshing coconut water - have complicated pasts. Farmers and communities that depend on western appetites must contend with global consumption trends, international conflict and climate change. Here’s the farm-to-fork backstory for six of our favorite foods.
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Bitcoin and the Bottom of the Pyramid: How cryptocurrency can make good on its promise of financial inclusion
The buzz behind cryptocurrency is remarkable. With persistent momentum, and despite both spectacular collapses and temporary setbacks, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are seeding their own startup ecosystem. What significance, if any, does cryptocurrency have for financial inclusion and the socioeconomic base of the pyramid? Paul Breloff and Nathan Krishnamurthy of Accion Venture Lab explore the risks and possibilities.
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