Niall Ferguson

An exclusive interview with the former U.S. diplomat provides unique insight into one of the 20th century’s most influential and polarizing figures.

From the 2008 financial disaster arose Satoshi Nakamoto, who released the Bitcoin protocol, then disappeared forever. Since then, over $2T has been poured into this decentralized digital alternative to the US dollar. Has the digital revolution arrived or is the promise too great? Unbanked explores how millions may find financial freedom by becoming their own banks and cutting out the middleman.