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Bitcoin 101: what it is and why the government is warming up to it

Bitcoin 101: what it is and why the government is warming up to it

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Shawn O’Keefe tackles Bitcoin and blockchain. Shawn explains what Bitcoin is, the regulatory history of it, and why regulators and politicians in D.C. are more friendly to it. Shawn also describes cryptocurrency’s volatility and the pros and cons of investing in it and how Bitcoin could surpass gold in certain measurements.

To connect with Shawn and find out more information, visit www.gosummitwealth.com

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