Bitcoin: Boom or Bust

Bitcoin: Boom or Bust

Bitcoin: Boom or Bust

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Bitcoin: Boom or Bust

2018

0h 22m

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Overview

Explore the elusive and controversial world of bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that sparked a global frenzy. Is it the future of finance, a bubble or worse? Anchor Melissa Lee follows a cast of captivating characters to find out.

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