Heath Muchena

In every crypto cycle a new narrative emerges to define what captures capital, attention and momentum. In 2017 it was the initial coin offerings. In 2021, Layer 1s such as Solana and Avalanche took centre stage. And of course meme coins such as Doge and Pepe have had their viral moments. But in 2025 we may be witnessing something different — something smarter.

The cryptocurrency is becoming a hedge against centralised monetary dysfunction
After years of regulatory tug-of-war, hawkish monetary policy and geopolitical instability, bitcoin finds itself at the intersection of fiscal stimulus, policy reform and strategic accumulation.

We’re entering a new world order, but not the kind you hear about in political speeches. The old model, where governments held power, is giving way to something stranger and more dangerous: stateless corporate influence, powered by AI, surveillance tech and trillion-dollar asset managers or corporate giants.

Beneath the noise, the cryptocurrency is powerful: a financial system that doesn’t need bailouts, borders or political promises.

Stablecoins are the financial equivalent of switching from snail mail to instant messaging
If you think crypto is still just a Wild West of speculative tokens, meme coins and get-rich-quick schemes, it’s time to wake up. Something far bigger is happening — quietly, globally and rapidly. At the centre of it all? Not just bitcoin but a new financial force that’s changing the very structure of money itself: stablecoins.

While the US leans on tariffs and sanctions to reassert its global dominance, China answers with patience, pragmatism — and a 5,000-year historical memory.

Stablecoins are becoming a new pipeline for exporting the currency and recycling US debt
In the halls of Washington stablecoins are no longer a fringe curiosity — they are fast becoming a cornerstone of US financial strategy.

For more than a decade, bitcoin has weathered booms, busts and every accusation from “Ponzi scheme” to “planet killer”. Yet here it stands in 2025 — not just alive, but increasingly woven into the fabric of global finance. The difference this time? A confluence of regulatory clarity, institutional adoption and real-world integration that could redefine bitcoin’s place in the economy.

For centuries, gold has been revered as the ultimate store of value. It has outlived empires, sustained economies and shielded investors from inflation. But what happens when the system designed to trade and store gold turns into a house of cards?

In a cashless future, who controls your money? We’re living in an era where cash — real, physical cash — is quietly disappearing. In Sweden, shops barely accept banknotes. In Nigeria, cash shortages spark protests as mobile money dominates. Even the US sees more stores going card-only, no questions asked.

Let’s face it – payments today are broken. Hidden behind glossy apps and sleek card networks lies a system so bogged down with middlemen, fees, and inefficiencies that it’s bleeding businesses dry.

As America stares down the barrel of a $35-trillion debt, policymakers, investors and, increasingly, the public are clinging to a single thread of hope: AI.

In today’s economy you’ve probably noticed that things feel, well, off. Inflation remains a headache, government debt is rocketing, and central banks seem caught between a rock and a hard place. What’s driving this chaos? A phenomenon called fiscal dominance — government deficits are overshadowing monetary policy and private sector activity as the key driver of economic trends.

Today’s market shows hallmarks of being in the middle of a bull run.