Downstream: The Future of Money w/ Brett Scott

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Downstream: The Future of Money w/ Brett Scott

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Nov 13, 2023

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We’re heading towards a cashless society. With the dominion of Visa and Mastercard showing no sign of shrinking, it’s becoming increasingly necessary to scrutinise what this shift towards virtual money really means. Brett Scott is an author and former banker who is deeply committed to evaluating the dangers of removing cash as a payment system. […]

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Nov 13, 2023

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Downstream: The Future of Money w/ Brett Scott

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