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    Max Keiser predicts US struggles under Bitcoin standard adoption  

    By g.ge@btw.mediaDecember 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Max Keiser warns of US economic risks if global Bitcoin standard replaces fiat dominance.  
    • Russia may gain strategic advantage due to its low debt and energy resources.  

    What happened: Keiser forecasts US challenges in Bitcoin-centric economy

    Max Keiser, Bitcoin maximalist and former financial journalist, has outlined potential economic challenges for the United States if the world transitions to a Bitcoin standard. In a recent post, Keiser argued that moving away from the U.S. dollar as the dominant global fiat currency could significantly undermine confidence in the dollar.

    This shift, according to Keiser, would lead to reduced demand for dollar reserves, impacting the U.S.’s economic influence and increasing vulnerabilities tied to its massive debt.  

    Keiser criticised the current monetary system, which relies on fiat currencies backed by government policy rather than tangible assets like gold. He labelled this model as “fiat imperialism,” warning that a decentralised Bitcoin system could disrupt the U.S.’s ability to maintain economic control through debt issuance.

    Highlighting global dynamics, Keiser noted that Russia, with its lower debt levels and abundant natural resources, is well-positioned to thrive under a Bitcoin standard. Russia’s significant energy reserves could further enhance its role in Bitcoin mining, providing a strategic advantage in a decentralised financial system.  

    Also read: Bitcoin price forecast: 5 experts look to 2024 and beyond
    Also read: 7 things you need to know about the bitcoin halving

    Why it’s important

    Keiser’s predictions highlight the potential seismic shifts in the global financial landscape if a Bitcoin standard gains traction. For the United States, such a transition could erode its economic hegemony, particularly as the dollar loses its dominance as the global reserve currency.

    This scenario underscores the risks of the U.S.’s debt-driven economic model in the face of a decentralised system like Bitcoin.  

    Conversely, countries like Russia, with lower debt burdens and tangible assets, stand to benefit. Russia’s ability to leverage its vast energy resources for Bitcoin mining provides a unique advantage, aligning its economy with a decentralised and limited-supply currency.

    As nations explore alternatives to fiat currencies, Bitcoin’s fixed supply and decentralised structure could increasingly appeal to countries seeking to reduce dependence on traditional financial systems. These developments could significantly alter geopolitical and economic dynamics in the coming decades.  

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    Grace is an intern reporter at BTW Media,having studied Journalism Media and Communiations at Cardiff University.She specialises in wiritng and reading.Contact her at g.ge@btw.media.

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