The Digital Euro Is Here | Why They Want to Control Your Money

Central bank digital currencies are being sold as “safe, fast, reliable.” But behind the pitch lies debt, deficits, and the urge to control capital. From Cyprus to Greece to France, history shows what happens when governments tighten the screws. This episode exposes why CBDCs aren’t about freedom—and why Bitcoin matters now more than ever.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
00:01:21 - The Digital Euro and Its Implications
00:02:43 - Privacy Features and Public Debt Concerns
00:04:04 - Warnings from French Officials on Over-Indebtedness
00:05:03 - Historical Context of Capital Controls
00:06:00 - The Control Mechanisms of CBDCs
00:06:56 - Bitcoin as an Alternative to CBDCs
00:08:08 - Reassurances on Privacy and Freedom with CBDCs
00:09:03 - The Risks of CBDCs in Crisis Situations
00:09:44 - The Importance of Understanding CBDCs and Bitcoin

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