Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It

Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It

2015 | 60 minutes |

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Director: Torsten Hoffmann, Michael Watchulonis
Cast: John Barrett, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jeffrey A. Tucker
Awards: Amsterdam Film Festival 2015

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Should Bitcoin replace traditional currency? Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency cannot be controlled by a central bank. This decentralized currency cannot be forged and its value cannot be debased. Bitcoin can even help the global economy save $2 billion in transaction charges! But its use by those buying drugs & porn raises concerns about its safety. What does the future hold for this digital currency?

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