US Government Default’s Impact on Crypto Market
The U.S. government faces the risk of falling behind on its financial obligations and potentially defaulting on its debt if Congress fails to raise the $31.4 trillion cap on government borrowing.
This failure could lead to severe economic consequences and create panic within global financial markets. According to the CEO of London-based crypto firm Blockchain.com, a potential U.S. government default would initially cause a decline in cryptocurrency investments, followed by a subsequent surge.
During the Qatar Economic Forum, organized by Bloomberg, Peter Smith, CEO of Blockchain.com, expressed that a U.S. default or recession would likely negatively affect the crypto market in the short term. Since cryptocurrencies are considered risk assets, investors tend to reduce their exposure to risk in such situations.
However, Smith also mentioned that in the long run, these events could prove beneficial for cryptocurrencies. In the event of a U.S. government default, there would likely be an initial decline in the crypto market, followed by a significant upward push.
Smith further discussed the cyclical patterns of the cryptocurrency market, noting that 2022 was a challenging year, but recovery has been underway in 2023, with expectations of another exponential year in 2024.
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Blockchain.com is currently exploring the possibility of expanding its small Middle Eastern office in Dubai, as the government has engaged in a constructive dialogue with the industry regarding regulations.
The company has previously signed an agreement with Dubai’s crypto regulator, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), and has established an office and hired staff in the region.
While Singapore and Europe currently receive the most significant investment focus from Blockchain.com, Dubai may become a target for substantial future investments if regulatory conditions align as anticipated.
Alexander Stefanov
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