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  • The Financial System Explained

  • What really happens when you swipe your card
  • By: Walter Bancroft
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The Financial System Explained

By: Walter Bancroft
Narrated by: Virtual Voice
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Publisher's summary

Discover the Hidden World Behind Your Everyday Transactions

What really happens when you tap your card or phone to pay? Uncover the fascinating, intricate dance of data and currency that powers our modern financial ecosystem in "The Financial System Explained: What Really Happens When You Swipe Your Card."

Journey through the unseen realm of digital payments, where milliseconds contain universes of information. This eye-opening exploration peels back the layers of complexity to reveal:

• The evolution from barter to bitcoin
• The key players orchestrating every transaction
• How your morning coffee purchase travels through a labyrinth of security checks
• The revolution of digital wallets and contactless payments
• Cryptocurrencies demystified
• Global transactions and the future of borderless commerce

Written for the everyday reader, this book transforms intricate financial processes into clear, engaging narratives. You'll gain insider knowledge on protecting your data, understanding fees, and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of payment innovations.

By the final page, you'll view your next purchase through new eyes, armed with the knowledge to make informed decisions in our increasingly cashless world. Don't just swipe blindly – dive into "The Financial System Explained" and become a savvy navigator of the digital financial seas.

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too mich time wasted

repetitive on simple concepts and descriptions. most of the words are useless but filling up the limited short time.

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