42: The Answer to Almost EverythingAre Cryptocurrencies the Future?

12/03/2022

In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to introduce Bitcoin as legal tender. From now on, all companies accept the cryptocurrency from their customers, as well as the US dollar. "A crazy idea," says former economist Peter Bofinger. The price of bitcoin is far too volatile, and it's a dangerous bet - one that the president thinks he can pull off.

Director

Katja Döhne

Country

Germany

Year

2021

Duration

29 min

Available

From 24/03/2022 to 10/03/2025

Genre

Documentaries and Reportage

12/03/2022

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