Bitcoin and the money myth.

The article examines the development of digital currency like Bitcoin and discusses the concept behind money itself. Topics covered include cryptography and its evolution from a military science to its application in banking, the cryptocurrency Libra created by technology company Facebook, and onlin...

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Publicado en:New Statesman Vol. 148; no. 5479; pp. 32 - 37
Autor principal: Bridle, James
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: New Statesman Ltd. 7/12/2019
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Sumario:The article examines the development of digital currency like Bitcoin and discusses the concept behind money itself. Topics covered include cryptography and its evolution from a military science to its application in banking, the cryptocurrency Libra created by technology company Facebook, and online banking.