EXCLUSIVE: Fireblocks CEO Calls Bitcoin An Insurance Policy Against Government Collapse

Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov calls Bitcoin BTC/USD recently shared insights with Benzinga on the role of traditional banks, the rise of stablecoins and Bitcoin's potential as an "insurance instrument" against potential government system collapses.

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Shaulov believes that while certain business models might face disruption, banks will continue to play a pivotal role, provided they adapt swiftly to the changing landscape.

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Stablecoins, Shaulov says, allow much broader applicability. The activity surrounding stablecoin payments might soon eclipse speculative cryptocurrency trading, he says.

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Shaulov further differentiated between stablecoins backed by liquid assets and those backed by bank-tokenized deposits.

When asked about the role of centralized market infrastructure in finance's future, Shaulov said, "A lot of those players need to figure out how their centralized market infrastructure should be decentralized." Adapting traditional business models to this rapidly evolving environment remains a challenge, he explained.

Reflecting on a recent Coinbase report that showcased the growing number of Americans owning crypto, Shaulov was assertive.

"It's inevitable," he declared, emphasizing the bottom-up propagation of the crypto trend driven by the people.

He urged regulators to act swiftly to comprehend and adapt to this paradigm shift.

Bitcoin: When asked about Bitcoin's potential as a fiat currency alternative, Shaulov offered a personal take.

"I view Bitcoin as an insurance instrument against potential failures of government systems," he shared.

While he personally invests in Bitcoin for this reason, he doesn't envision it replacing traditional currencies for day-to-day transactions.

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