As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate and global markets brace for volatility, the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight explores the response of cryptocurrencies under pressure and whether they can provide value beyond price fluctuations.

In the first half of the show, host Savannah Fortis engages in a conversation with Ray Salmond and Marcel Pechman from Cointelegraph, who offer expert commentary and analyze how Bitcoin (BTC) is performing amid growing concerns over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Salmond explains, "There is a lot of uncertainty… We see this uncertainty reflected in the price movements of gold, silver, U.S. Treasuries, and Bitcoin."

Pechman warns that despite Bitcoin's 25% rise in recent weeks, it is still viewed as a risk asset and could decline again if panic spreads. Nevertheless, both analysts point out that the belief of long-term investors and global liquidity trends are reasons for Bitcoin's continued demand.

This episode also highlights the application of decentralized technology in the real world, particularly in areas where centralized systems have collapsed, extending beyond tradable cryptocurrencies.

Megan Klimen, a founding official of the Filecoin Foundation, discusses the organization's collaboration with Fasila, a group that helps local journalists in conflict regions preserve their reports on decentralized storage.

Klimen states, "These news reports are often destroyed during regime changes… Long-term records do not always exist."

In this episode, we also hear from Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, who explains how Ethereum and stablecoins have become important infrastructure for financial access.

Raman points out, "Many people want access to dollars, especially during times of conflict. Ethereum is a place of security, trust, and value."

In times of crisis, the true test of cryptocurrency lies not only in how quickly it can drive markets but also in what it can achieve. Whether preserving truth or providing access, this episode reminds listeners that the practicality of decentralized technology may be its most significant feature.

Related: High Risk, High Reward: Crypto Perpetual Futures Gain Momentum in the U.S.

Original: “Cryptocurrency in a Time of Crisis: Can Decentralized Fintech Hold the Line?”

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