Bernard is new to me. Like Perkin's Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, it sort of dovetails with what we already suspect.

I'm forever the skeptic, but there seems to be too much corroborating evidence to dismiss this sort of conspiracy outright.

Since cash is the preferred medium of exchange for the underworld and the shadow government, perhaps it will not disappear completely. Blockchain promises total financial transparency (unless that too is a lie) and the puppet masters must remain in the dark. This is yet another facet to keep in focus as cryptos move ahead. Lots more food for thought here. Thanks.