The Promise as well as Failure of Cryptocurrency | The U.S.A. of Anxiety

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ether. Cryptocurrency feels like it’s everywhere, as well as large names embrace it, from Mastercard to LeBron James. But underneath the glitz, there’s a large question. If you’re someone that’s ignored by traditional banks, could cryptocurrency equalize the financial playing field? Or is it a predatory tool, as well as all this promise is smoke as well as mirrors? Kousha Navidar, Senior Digital Producer, fills in for Kai Wright this week, as we speak with experts as well as take your comments live.

Timecodes:
00:00 Holding Screen
01:49 Behind the scenes
07:12 Has crypto helped underserved communities?
21:28 What are the pitfalls of cryptocurrency?
41:27 How could crypto empower people moving forward?

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