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How Wall Street’s Golden Era Built Modern America—And Why Crypto’s Next

How Wall Street’s Golden Era Built Modern America—And Why Crypto’s Next

Author:
Blockworks
Published:
2025-05-27 22:00:00
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The spirit of ’68: How capital markets made America wealthy

Capital markets didn’t just fuel America’s rise—they turbocharged it. The 1960s boom laid tracks for everything from Silicon Valley to your 401(k).

Fast-forward to 2025: decentralized finance is pulling the same trick—minus the velvet ropes. Bitcoin’s ATH? Just the opening act.

Wall Street’s old guard still thinks they’re the only game in town. Meanwhile, blockchain bypasses their tollbooths entirely. The revolution won’t be IPO’d.

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