Wouldn’t it be nice to put your tax dollars to work trying to educate more folks about the pros and cons of the crypto world (for lack of a better term)? One of the main reasons I was drawn to crypto is my concern about the US debt and spending policies. Yet those that want to hold on to the current financial system, including several of my friends, have said that bitcoin is rat poison and its intangible funny money, unlike the mighty dollar that is backed by the Feds gold reserves. I think those days where the dollar was tied to a tangible asset like gold are long gone and a little disingenuous to say the least. I dont claim to be a financial guru by any means, and Im sure there are legit reasons for a government to be concerned about crypto, but I believe we should be free to invest our hard earned coin how we believe is best for us and our families future.
Recently the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has voiced her concerns about the use of bitcoin at a NY times Dealbook conference. She said: “I don’t think that Bitcoin, I have said this before, is widely used as a transaction mechanism. To the extent it’s used, I fear, often for illicit finance. It’s an extremely inefficient way of conducting transactions. And the amount of energy that’s consumed in processing those transactions is staggering.”
I think the Treasure Secretary underscores the need for more information to reach the masses about the current state of crypto, how it’s evolved in the last 5 years and what huge potential the future may hold.
IMHO the main concern of Janet and friends is they will be out of a job in future because it will be automated by a smart contract.
The points on her concerns are valid except the energy consumption one. Is crypto accessible for the everyday investor? No. But neither was the internet in the 90s.
I dont mind making a donation to LiteCoin, but I was curious about tax deductible options. So my money that would normally be headed to uncle sam could be rerouted to a crypto nonprofit. I wasnt sure if anything along those lines currently existed.
I’m not sure the real concerns, but I certainly dont think its energy consumption or the fact it can be used for illegal activities. I imagine not being able to print out coins might be one of them.
To be honest, I imagine one of the biggest concerns is simply the fear of the unknown.
I had this very same question, and I’ll tell you there is not. So i started my own. When it came time to filing I had trouble describing just what the nature of my business would be so I went with just that, A non profit centered around the education of financial technology and literacy for the digital age. Ironically enough, when it came time to set up an account for my NP, Bank of America paired me with one of their “Bitcoin Specialist” lol. Needless to say family, we are the chosen few, create yours while you still can before the Big Corps come down and start spreading FOMO & FUD.
What’s the matter? How can you touch on the 90s, cryptocurrency, and the investment market in one post? I don’t get it. There’s smart management now. Cash registers in stores will be automated, like in Japan. Okay, but the investment market is growing in that. People will be out of work, won’t they? But they’re not, they’re going to equip robots and automated services. Cryptocurrency as it was and will remain an unrealistic money changer to rake in money from people like Elon Musk. I talked to an advisor about investing, and he told me not to invest in cryptocurrency.
We will see if 5 or 10 years from now will you be satisfied with your investment advisor. Investing a few percent in an established cryptocurrency (e.g. BTC) is almost a requirement by now. What’s the worst that can happen? You lose that few percent completely. What’s the best that can happen? The value of that few percent increases by 5-10-20x. I really don’t see this as a complicated choice…
Investing in crypto assets is risky but also potentially extremely profitable. Cryptocurrency is a good investment if you want to gain direct exposure to the demand for digital currency, while a safer but potentially less lucrative alternative is to buy the stocks of companies with exposure to cryptocurrency. If you are a beginner, the ease of access to hot offline wallets will prove to be more useful and versatile. Cold wallets, however, do offer more protection from hackers and other miscreants.
There’s a real need for a non-profit focused on crypto education that presents both the benefits and risks fairly. Misinformation is everywhere, and many still base opinions on outdated views. A 501(c)(3) could help bridge that gap, especially as crypto continues to evolve beyond just speculation.
