‘Bitcoin Isn’t Just A Financial Tool’: Pompliano Calls It A Sovereignty Strategy
At the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, a panel discussion spotlighted Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) growing influence in global economic strategies and its potential as a hedge against sanctions. Moderated by CNBC‘s MacKenzie Sigalos, the panel featured Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, who provided a candid perspective on how Bitcoin is transforming national and institutional approaches to financial resilience.
Bitcoin as a Shield Against Sanctions
Pompliano highlighted a shift in how nations perceive Bitcoin, particularly as a defensive tool against sanctions. He referenced recent geopolitical events, such as asset freezes during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as driving factors for countries to explore Bitcoin’s potential to safeguard sovereign wealth.
“America’s willingness to take the sovereign assets of other nations or citizens has created a new risk calculation for many countries,” Pompliano said, pointing to Bitcoin’s …
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