Cryptocurrencies against the ‘silent thief.’ Can Bitcoin protect capital from...
Rising inflation forces investors to look for defensive assets. What can the cryptocurrency market offer them? The world is becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain. The assertion that “inflation is the silent thief” is becoming less relevant. In 2021, inflation has turned into a rather loud and brazen robber. Now, inflation is at its highest in the last forty years, already exceeding 5% in Europe and reaching 7.5% in the United States. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine affects futures for gold, wheat, oil, palladium and other commodities. High inflation in the U.S. and Europe....
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