[reedjosh]

> The original conversation was about how Bitcoin could help the 70% who are unbanked

And this isn't the best argument for bitcoin. The best argument for it is the limited supply.

Considering the BBC has a dog in the fight, I believe that's probably why it doesn't mention the anti-inflationary argument that is the true reason a country would want to transact in BTC.

The USD is available to the US to make more of at any time. Imagine trying to run your government on someone else's currency. You'd always be at a disadvantage.

In the past the US hegemony has regime changed several countries that tried to use their own currency. (See Lybia)