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Cryptocurrencies are no longer around – they have become part of the state’s monetary policy
August 18th, 1:50pm
Customs war, geopolitical tensions and US debt of $37 trillion have driven inflation and shaken financial markets. Cryptocurrency, once an alternative to the banking system, has become a part of it, from Bitcoin ETFs to government crypto sanctuaries. But in addition to integrations, vulnerabilities are also increasing. Rates respond to the same global shock as traditional assets. The main question remains whether the next economic crisis can disrupt the future of cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency sources
Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The anonymous author under the pseudonym suggested money that Nakamoto atososhi spread out without government, which banks and governments could quickly, cheaply, and could be transferred without censorship. The issue is limited to 21 million bitcoins (mining will end around 2140) and will be a Deflationary Asset protected from the Fiat Currency Printing Press.
Despite dozens of predictions of its disappearance, Bitcoin has overcome many crises over the past 16 years and has become part of the institution’s strategy, from ETFs to businesses and individual countries. The risk remains, but at this point it is unlikely that it will disappear completely.
Transition to official recognition
2024 was a groundbreaking year for European Union cryptocurrency. On December 30th of that year, MICA (Cryptocurrency Market) regulations gained full momentum, ensuring transparency, public reporting, reserves and licenses (CASP), thereby integrating digital assets into the official financial system.
At the same time, a political reversal was observed in the United States. Donald Trump, who previously publicly criticized cryptocurrency, changed his rhetoric after returning to the White House in 2025. He banned the development of CBDCs and supported the stubcoin law. This was a signal to the market. Cryptocurrencies are no longer neighbouring, they are becoming part of the state’s monetary policy.
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