The Bitcoin Layer Why Bitcoin EMERGES from Global Chaos
Jun 19, 2025
Matt Pines, the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, offers deep insights into how global conflicts, like the Iran-Israel tension, are reshaping the political and economic landscape. He discusses Bitcoin's emergence as a hedge against instability and its potential role in a new monetary era. Pines examines America's strategic concerns with Iran, the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and the evolving picture of Bitcoin as a digital gold in a world full of uncertainty, urging policymakers to adapt without delay.
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Contextualizing Regional Conflicts
- Fear reactions to regional conflict spikes are common but escalation to global war remains uncertain.
- Today's geopolitical flashpoints reflect deeper, ongoing power rivalries influencing markets and macroeconomics.
Geopolitics Driving Global Macro
- Geopolitical conflict is reshaping global macroeconomics beyond typical trade and policy considerations.
- Great-power competition along the Eurasian periphery is driving strategic instability, not merely local conflicts.
AI Changing Warfare Dynamics
- Advanced technology like AI-enabled drones shifts military balance and enables precise, asymmetric warfare.
- Countries leading tech innovation gain strategic advantage rapidly in modern conflicts.