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Dissidents and Dictators

How Bitcoin can Propel Democracy

Mar 7, 2024
43:19
It's well-known at this point that Bitcoin has many uses, from the fun to the financial. But did you know Bitcoin can also help democratic movements flourish and find funding? Casey and Elisha talk with author and HRF Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein about how Bitcoin has grown into a tool to fight dictatorships and how new technologies can help end tyranny. SHOW NOTES: Learn about HRF's Financial Freedom Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JBxBq8U1yI Learn about HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund: https://hrf.org/devfund Learn about the connection between Bitcoin & human rights: https://www.getbitcoin.org For a 101 on Bitcoin, visit: https://littlebitcoinbook.com To read Alex Gladstein's Book, "Check Your Financial Privilege": https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/products/check-your-financial-privilege To read Alex Gladstein's book, "Hidden Repression": https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/products/hidden-repression Learn about HRF's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) tracker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSaMBQmrOqs

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