Explore the profound impact of blockchain and cryptocurrencies on global finance, governance, and law in this 40-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the challenges posed by peer-to-peer currencies and privacy coins to traditional sovereign currencies and financial institutions. Examine how the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies affects retail and central banks, national economies, and government services. Analyze the varying responses of different nations to these technological changes, from resistance to embracement, and their implications on international relations, sanctions, and national competitiveness. Gain insights into the future of money, governance, and legal frameworks in a world increasingly shaped by blockchain technology, presented by Gerard Dache, an expert with over 30 years of experience in blockchain and process improvement.