Stafford Masie: Trump tech trades; Bitcoin; and the new tech world order

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In this gripping BizNews interview, Crypto guru and entrepreneur Stafford Masie highlights the transformative nature of Bitcoin, likening it to previous technological disruptions. He reflects on Bitcoin's unique attributes—its decentralised, energy-linked, immutable structure—as revolutionary, providing a "true" form of money and a hedge against the limitations of fiat currency. He discusses growing institutional interest, such as BlackRock's ETF, and the potential for nations to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset. This underscores Bitcoin’s potential to reshape financial systems, despite resistance from traditional economists and regulators. Masie spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
14 Nov 2024 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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