Crypto in 2025: A Growing Fixture of Global Geopolitics
Over the past 15 years, cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment in digital payments to a global financial juggernaut, with profound implications for geopolitics and international finance. Initially driven by the libertarian ideals of decentralization and independence from governmental control of fiat currencies, crypto’s rise has since catalyzed the broader development of blockchain technology and an expansive, albeit unregulated, set of digital assets offering users privacy and flexibility.
Early use cases for crypto centered on financial inclusion and cross-border payments. In 2024, crypto made a critical comeback as the market hovers near $4 trillion in value and Bitcoin surpassed the psychological…
