Geopolitical Shifts: Crypto as a Diplomatic Tool**
- **Binance CEO Richard Teng**: “Nation-states are leveraging crypto to bypass sanctions (e.g., Russia’s **Digital Ruble**) and control monetary policy. This will force the U.S. to accelerate its CBDC efforts.”
- **MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor**: “Bitcoin remains the only neutral reserve asset. Post-election U.S. energy policies could determine whether mining stays dominant in North America or shifts to the Global South.”
**Takeaway**: Crypto is increasingly weaponized in global power struggles, creating both opportunities and regulatory landmines.
