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The Secrets of Global Finance Explained with Luke Gromen (WIM445)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

Power Dynamics, Gold Reserves, and Bitcoin in Geopolitics

The chapter explores the strategic significance of Russia's gold reserves, energy resources, and technological advancements in its geopolitical competition with the US, discussing the potential implications of China's partnership and gold internationalization efforts. It delves into the comparison of gold accumulation between Russia and the US, the role of Bitcoin in reshaping global finance, and the hypothetical scenarios of wealth transfer and power shifts among nations. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin mining's impact on energy costs, economic development, and the potential restructuring of the international monetary system.

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