Dave Birch: "The future of money isn't Bitcoin and Bitcoin isn't the future of money"

In this week's show we have Dave Birch on. Dave is a British consultant and author. He is a director of Consult Hyperion, a specialist electronic transactions consulting firm that advises governments and large companies on electronic identity and electronic money. He wrote the book 'Identity is the New Money'. He was ranked Europe’s most influential commentator on the emerging payments field. Show is hosted by Tim Pastoor and Paul Buitink. We talk about the history and future of money,...

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First Bitcoin Store Opens in China

The world's first Bitcoin store opened in Hong Kong Friday. Bitcoin is similar to Paypal, and allows the holder of the Bitcoin to make transactions with no middle man, and no banks. One Bitcoin is worth $566 right now, and the value changes, similar to stocks.The CEO of the exchange behind the store said he believes an actual store will help break down some of the obstacles to people adopting the virtual currency.The store opened despite scrutiny over the virtual currency.Bitcoin will either be...

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