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Author: Riley Avelar

Riley Avelar is a member of the Yale College Class of 2027 majoring in History. She is particularly interested in law, civic engagement, and international affairs. At Yale, she is involved with the Yale Review of International Studies, the Yale Democrats, and the Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association. In her free time, you can find Riley running or reading a book.
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Column/Americas/Science and Technology

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Gamble: Lessons for a Digitally Financial Future

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Riley Avelar

This summer, the United States made history. On July 18, Congress signed into law the GENIUS Act, the first major crypto legislation in the nation. What makes t...

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Moral Authority in a Technological World: The Vatican and the Global AI Race

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Riley Avelar

In Vatican City, the home of the Roman Catholic Church and among the holiest sites in the Christian world, representatives from the world’s leading techno...

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