💰 The Global Story of Bitcoin: Adoption, Regulation & the Dark Side of Crypto

this video provide a broad look at cryptocurrency adoption, regulation, and illicit use around the world. Academic research highlights how Bitcoin adoption varies by country — thriving both in strong economies (as a speculative asset) and in weaker ones (as protection against inflation and instability) — based on a ridge regression and automated machine learning study across 137 nations. The discussion also covers El Salvador’s bold Bitcoin experiment, revealing that despite its pioneering move, issues like low public trust and limited digital access slowed progress. Finally, the video delves into the darker side of crypto — including scams, stolen funds, and illicit use by darknet markets and extremist groups — while emphasizing how blockchain transparency is helping law enforcement track and counter these crimes.

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