đ The President of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, stated that the #Bitcoin does not represent a direct challenge to the US dollar as a dominant currency. According to Powell, Bitcoin has a role more similar to that of gold, acting as an alternative or reserve asset rather than directly competing with the dollar. đ„
âĄïž Although he acknowledges its growing popularity, Powell emphasized that most cryptocurrencies still do not fulfill the key functions of traditional currency, such as a medium of exchange or stable store of value. Therefore, he sees them more as speculative assets than as threats to the current financial system... #BTCâ