Cryptocurrencies to Save the Day?

Technology is not good or evil—it all depends on how it is used. The same is true of cryptocurrencies, which are often used to purchase illicit goods and services or for questionable “investment” schemes but can also help vulnerable communities not served by—or taken advantage of by—traditional financial institutions. The latest episode of Critical Update looks at how cryptocurrencies can be used for social good, framed around recent debate in Congress.