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Nov 2024
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246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johns...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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Can bitcoin actually replace the dollar? Saifedean debates USD enthusiast Brent Johnson in a Zero Hedge debate moderated by George Gammon.

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