Could you explain, right now, the actual difference between a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and a digital currency issued by your government?
If central banks offered everyone a personal digital account, what would happen to the bank you use today?
When governments can see every transaction you make in real time, is that a financial upgrade or something else entirely?
If a digital currency can be programmed to expire or be restricted to certain purchases, who really controls your money?
Traditional banks make money by lending out your deposits. If those deposits move to a government digital wallet, what exactly is left of the banking model?
For our Watch & Talk sessions, this video sparks discussion around financial disruption, government control, the future of banking, digital currencies, and economic trust.
Ready to stress-test your financial English and your assumptions at the same time?
Watch the video here (but it’s always more interesting to talk about it 😉):
