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BREAKDOWN: No, the Digital Dollar Won't Kill Bitcoin

BREAKDOWN: No, the Digital Dollar Won't Kill Bitcoin

FromCoinDesk Podcast Network


BREAKDOWN: No, the Digital Dollar Won't Kill Bitcoin

FromCoinDesk Podcast Network

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Why CBDCs are growing as a focus for governments, and what impact they’ll really have on bitcoin.This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.On today’s episode, NLW provides a 101-style overview of central bank digital currencies, looking at:Why governments are interested in CBDCsWhy Facebook’s libra announcement accelerated CBDC development the world overWhy China’s CBDC efforts are driven by an attempt to shift power in the U.S. dollar-led global economy How the U.S.’ rhetoric around central bank digital currencies is changingWhy CBDCs are likely to be good for bitcoin-Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.-Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.-Image credit: Overearth/iStock/Getty Images PlusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
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Podcast episode

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