An enigmatic creator. A much-hyped cryptocurrency. Bitcoin might be paving the way for a financial revolution, but critics say the digital dollar is a perfect cloak for criminals and cybercrimes.
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Feb 18
Did the Pope Cover Up His Son's Murder?
When Juan Borgia died in 1497, his father, Pope Alexander VI, swore he’d find the killer. But just two weeks later, the Pope suddenly closed the case – without naming or punishing the murderer. The Pope might have covered up the killer’s identity for political reasons… or because ... Show More
47m 14s
Feb 11
The Spymaster and the Exiled Queen: Was Mary Queen of Scots Framed?
By the time she was 25, Mary, Queen of Scots had lost her thrones in two countries, France and Scotland. And officially, she was executed for conspiring to take a third throne: England’s. But was Mary naive enough to get caught committing treason? Or was she a shrewd politician w ... Show More
54m 37s
Nov 2021
Crypto Wars | We're in the (Virtual) Money | 7
<p>Cryptocurrency has transformed dramatically since Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world more than a decade ago. Today, crypto has become a hot investment and, in recent years, an irreverent staple of Internet culture. But questions about its sustainability and ... Show More
25m 21s
Nov 2023
Bitcoin : une révolution économique, philosophique et politique ? Avec Yorick de Mombynes
<p>Au-delà d'une révolution technologique, Bitcoin est un outil social, environnemental, philosophique et parfois même politique. Pour mieux le comprendre, plongeons nous dans les fondements de cette création aux côtés de Yorick de Mombynes. Quelle est la philosophie de Bitco ... Show More
38m 5s