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Bitcoin and Human Rights: Financial Freedom Under Authoritarian Regimes

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Financial Freedom Under Authoritarian Regimes

In the July 25, 2023 episode of the Connect the World podcast, Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, delves into the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and authoritarian regimes.

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Unmasking the Monetary Mechanisms Behind Global Oppression

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Unmasking the Monetary Mechanisms Behind Global Oppression

In the March 22, 2022 episode of Closing the Loop podcast, Alex Gladstein focusing on the role that monetary policy plays in human rights violations and global oppression when governments manipulate money, particularly through debt monetization and bond market manipulation.

Bitcoin as a Lifeline for Political Dissidents: Lessons from Myanmar

Bitcoin as a Lifeline for Political Dissidents: Lessons from Myanmar

The September 27, 2024 episode of the Transformation of Value podcast, Win Ko Ko Aung, a political dissident from Myanmar, discusses his experience of having his bank accounts frozen by the government and his escape from the military regime after the 2021 coup, made possible through Bitcoin.

Bitcoin’s Role in Resisting Censorship and Financial Exclusion

Bitcoin’s Role in Resisting Censorship and Financial Exclusion

The September 27, 2024 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker interviews Adam O'Brien, the founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, exploring the deep-seated issues within the traditional fiat financial system and advocating for Bitcoin as a solution to these problems.