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BTC065: What does the BIS, IMF, & World Bank even do w/ Sam Callahan (Bitcoin Podcast)

Feb 16, 2022

Sam Callahan, an expert on global financial organizations, breaks down the complexities of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank (WB). He explains the historical context and funding mechanisms of these entities, questioning their continued relevance. The conversation shifts to Bitcoin's potential to empower nations and disrupt traditional financial dependencies. Callahan also discusses how countries like El Salvador are using Bitcoin for independence, and the evolving relationship between Bitcoin and central bank digital currencies.

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Sam Callahan

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Understanding the Bank for International Settlements

15min

The Role of Financial Institutions and Bitcoin's Impact

9min

Imf's Evolution and Global Influence

16min

Reclaiming Financial Autonomy

4min

The Detrimental Impact of Financial Institutions on Developing Nations

4min

Bitcoin vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies

20min

Wrap-Up and Call to Action for Bitcoin Education

2min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

01:45 - Sam's background and why he became on expert on these NGOs (BIS, IMF, WB).
02:27 - What the heck is the Bank of International Settlement (BIS)?
06:43 - What was the history of the BIS?
06:43 - Why does the BIS Still exist today?
10:52 - How is the BIS Funded?
24:26 - What the heck is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
29:53 - How is the IMF Funded?
31:29 - What the heck is the World Bank (WB)?
31:29 - What was the history of the WB?
31:29 - How is the WB funded?
38:27 - Why does the IMF still exist today?
48:11 - What was the history of the IMF?
01:04:41 - Does the SDR stand a chance of becoming a world currency that's used?

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