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Bitcoin Fixes Capitalism with Allen Farrington - PMQ004

The Peter McCormack Show

CHAPTER

The Fragility of Digital Banking

This chapter examines the vital role of digital payments and banking systems, warning of the chaos that could ensue from a collapse of digital payment infrastructure. It discusses the complexities of credit creation through fractional reserve banking and its implications for the economy, emphasizing the risks of excessive lending supported by central banks. The conversation highlights how inflation and systemic failures impact individuals, stressing the importance of financial education and responsible practices in the context of growing financial instability.

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