88 Years Ago, FDR Banned Gold. Will a Bitcoin Ban Be Next?

Tags: Money and Banking, Bitcoin

04/13/2021 Tho Bishop

As FDR’s gold crackdown showed, tyrants know the importance of controlling money in a time of crisis. It appears cryptocurrency could be central banks’ next target.

Original Article: “88 Years Ago, FDR Banned Gold. Will a Bitcoin Ban Be Next?“

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