The Bitcoin uprising

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If you get a spare half an hour today, check-out the above documentary from CNBC entitled The Bitcoin uprising.

In the video, CNBC’s Mary Thompson takes a detailed look at Bitcoin by speaking to the currency’s faithful, who believe the open source currency will upend the global financial system. Thompson also speaks to those who believe Bitcoin is an easily manipulated tool that empowers criminals, hackers and drug barons in the dark online underworld.

It’s essential viewing for those who don’t already have a deep understanding of Bitcoin, shedding a much needed light on the speculative currency and the future of money.

About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.