Banking on Bitcoin

"In Open-Source We Trust"

Dec 30 2016 TV-PG 1h 30m
Documentary, History, News

Not since the invention of the Internet has there been such a disruptive technology as Bitcoin. Bitcoin's early pioneers sought to blur the lines of sovereignty and the financial status quo. After years of underground development Bitcoin grabbed the attention of a curious public, and the ire of the regulators the technology had subverted. After landmark arrests of prominent cyber criminals Bitcoin faces its most severe adversary yet, the very banks it was built to destroy.

Plot

Not since the invention of the Internet has there been such a disruptive technology as Bitcoin. Bitcoin's early pioneers sought to blur the lines of sovereignty and the financial status quo. After years of underground development Bitcoin grabbed the attention of a curious public, and the ire of the regulators the technology had subverted. After landmark arrests of prominent cyber criminals Bitcoin faces its most severe adversary yet, the very banks it was built to destroy.

Written by

Christopher Cannucciari, Prichard Smith

Directed by

Christopher Cannucciari

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Periscope Entertainment, Downtown Community Television Center, Dynamic Range

Languages

English

Awards

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