# Why Millennials Are Screwed by the Banking System (And How Bitcoin Changes Everything) with Bram K

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Podcast: [BitCorner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcorner-6048633)
Published: 2026-04-07T17:00:25+00:00
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