“Much has been written over the past year about the new digital currency Bitcoin — especially after its price skyrocketed 15x in just a few months, followed by a blow-off correction of over 50%. But what exactly is it? How does it work? How secure is it? What are its advantages (and disadvantages) to sovereign fiat currencies? To precious metals? In this week’s podcast, Chris talks with Gavin Andresen, chief scientist of the Bitcoin Foundation and lead developer for its digital currency project.”
Related posts:
Lawmaker: Lindsey Graham ‘a community organizer for the Muslim Brotherhood’
Oklahoma Passes Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Initiative Since California’s Prop 215
Chinese Government-Backed TV Program Bashes Bitcoin
U.K. police hope to sniff out pot growers with marijuana-scented cards
Supreme Court Rules Fifth Amendment Has to Actually Be Invoked
US nuclear arsenal upgrade to exceed $1 trillion
Year of the yuan: China's explosive currency goes global
Libyan official on Saudi Prince Bandar delivering Israeli chemicals to Syrian terrorists
Documenting "Detainee Treatment [sic for 'Torture']"
Hightailing It Out of High-Tax States
Google, Yahoo, and Facebook Are Scrambling: “We Never Cooperated with the NSA!”
Swedish minister declares his support for principles to protect privacy
Study: Drugged Driving Laws Have Little Or No Impact On Traffic Deaths
Democrat seeks to defund Obama’s expansive war powers
'Don't Email Me; Call Me, or I Won't Do My Job', Says Lawmaker
