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Dec 2020
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21. Central Bank Digital Currencies, the...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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In today’s seminar we discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies and what they mean for Bitcoin. What are the likely contours of a new global monetary system, in the wake of the global economic crises? Finally we examine Hayek’s proposal for competing currencies and whether it makes him a shitcoiner. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars ... Show More
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