First published at 09:33 UTC on April 15th, 2021.
In this video, I discuss CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), and whether they constitute a threat to Bitcoin.
Under a CBDC regime, every citizen would have a cryptocurrency wallet that is controlled directly by the central bank, thus bypassing…
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In this video, I discuss CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), and whether they constitute a threat to Bitcoin.
Under a CBDC regime, every citizen would have a cryptocurrency wallet that is controlled directly by the central bank, thus bypassing the traditional commercial banking system.
This would allow for very targeted stimulus checks to individuals, but would have the very real problem of giving policy makers and central planners too much control over both the economy and individuals.
If the government/central bank does not like your politics or what you are spending your money on, they could turn off your wallet. In a world without checking accounts and physical cash, this could destroy your life.
In a world of CBDCs, it might make sense to own some Bitcoin, which is permission-less, borderless, and censorship-resistant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhsSKpr9-KQ
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