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Sparks flew this week at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum as political heavyweight Hilary Clinton squared off against crypto advocate Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, over the fate of the US dollar. The fiery exchange centered on Bitcoin’s potential role in de-dollarization, a trend where countries reduce reliance on the greenback for international transactions.
<h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:29" id="strong-clinton-on-the-offensive-strong">Clinton On The Offensive</h2>
The former Secretary of State fired the first shot, warning that Bitcoin’s rise could “undermine the Dollar as a reserve currency,” citing its influence on de-dollarization efforts like those by the BRICS Group. This echoed growing concerns about the dollar’s long-term dominance, fueled by factors like geopolitical tensions and rising US debt.
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 The only thing that can undermine the $ as a reserve currency is reckless spending by BOTH parties. Trump and Biden have normalized huge deficits and have put us into the worst fiscal crisis of my lifetime. Don’t blame <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$BTC</a>. It is a report card on fiscal responsibility. <a href="https://t.co/YoNmVctI7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/YoNmVctI7D</a>
 — Mike Novogratz (@novogratz) <a href="https://twitter.com/novogratz/status/1756338066589945998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 10, 2024</a>
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However, Novogratz launched a spirited counteroffensive, deflecting blame from Bitcoin and pointing the finger squarely at politicians. He slammed both Republicans and Democrats for “reckless spending,” arguing that “huge deficits normalized” under Presidents Trump and Biden have placed the US in a “worst fiscal crisis ever.” He declared, “Don’t blame Bitcoin. It’s a report card on fiscal responsibility.” Crypto Community Cheers
Novogratz’s stance struck a chord with the crypto community, particularly on Crypto X. Users like “Not Larry Fink” wonders how something that is of no value able to “undermine” fiat currency.
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 Hmmm I thought she said it was worthless?… <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f9d0.png" alt="🧐" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">
 How is something that is worthless able to undermine fiat currency?..
 Makes me think she knows that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> isn’t worthless.
 — Not Larry Fink (@NotLarryFink) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotLarryFink/status/1756385358558978552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 10, 2024</a>
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Another X user, Brian Rehm, asks: What threatens the reserve status of the dollar more? BTC, or the “wreck less” spending of the US government?
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 What threatens the reserve status of the dollar more? BTC, or the wreck less spending of the US government?
 — Brian Rehm (@BrianRehm3) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianRehm3/status/1756343745644023972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 10, 2024</a>
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But the debate extends beyond rhetoric. Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital, along with firms like MicroStrategy, are putting their money where their mouths are. Through Bitcoin ETFs and investment strategies, they offer investors avenues to potentially protect themselves from a weakening dollar. The Verdict? Still Out
While the Clinton-Novogratz clash paints a vivid picture of the dollar’s uncertain future, definitively predicting Bitcoin’s impact remains a fool’s errand. The complex interplay of global economics, fiscal policy, and technological innovation defies easy solutions. Bitcoin’s future stability and mainstream adoption are equally debatable.
One thing is clear: the conversation around the dollar’s reign and the potential of crypto disruption is just beginning. Whether Bitcoin emerges as a true contender or simply serves as a “report card” for traditional finance, the coming years will offer fascinating insights into the evolving global financial landscape.
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