Jun 2021

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SLP283 Alex Gladstein Bitcoin: Who’s For...

About this episode

Alex Gladstein CSO of HRF rejoins me on the show to talk about the recent El Salvador Bitcoin legal tender news. We break down the good, the bad and what could go wrong.

Overview the news
Historical moment for Bitcoin and the world
It could have been so much worse
Merchant adoption and lightning
HRF grant

Links:

Twitter: @gladstein
Site: HRF.org
Article: Uncovering The Hidden Costs Of The Petrodollar
Article: Can Government Stop Bitcoin?

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