From Bitcoin to bureaucracy: Rob Hersov on wealth, waste, and South Africa’s future

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From Bitcoin's meteoric rise to $100,000 and predictions of a million-dollar future, to reshaping South Africa's bloated government, entrepreneur Rob Hersov doesn't shy away from controversy. In this riveting discussion, Hersov shares his insights on cryptocurrency, the failures of bureaucracy, and his blueprint for a streamlined government that prioritizes efficiency over excess.

5 Dec 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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