Crypto Isn’t Killing TradFi—It’s Forcing It to Evolve
Forget the 'us vs. them' narrative—crypto isn’t here to burn down traditional finance. It’s building a faster, leakier, and infinitely more interesting replacement.
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The Reinvention Playbook
Blockchain didn’t just copy Wall Street’s homework. It redesigned the assignment: 24/7 markets, programmable money, and yield strategies that would give a compliance officer nightmares. Meanwhile, banks are stuck playing catch-up—launching ‘blockchain initiatives’ like your dad trying to use TikTok.
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The Cynic’s Corner
Let’s be real: TradFi still moves money like it’s 1973. Crypto? It treats borders like suggestions and settlement times like an insult. But sure, keep charging $25 for wire transfers—we’ll wait.