Hating On Cryptocurrency To Save Fiat
Well I expected some crazy stuff going down during the Cryptocurrency hearings in front of Congress, and I wasn’t disappointed. My instinct was to follow the crowd, and just blame Congressman Brad Sherman for being old and too wrinkly to understand this technology. But this man isn’t old and stupid. No these people are actually pretty damn smart, that’s how they make that $$$ and that’s why it shouldn’t have been a surprise to know Sherman wanted a flat out ban on all cryptocurrency and mining.
While the internet went psycho in calling this old timer congressman for not understanding the technology nor listening to the experts, I was thinking “How clever this old snake”. He spent most of the time interrupting the experts just to say how much he hated cryptocurrency and how it was used for only illegal stuff.
There’s two parts to this.
- Sherman’s Not Dumb
As much as I want to fall back on the fact Sherman’s old, out of touch and just can’t get his old man brain around cryptocurrency, this isn’t the case. He’s very smart, in fact, he knows what cryptocurrency is and how it could completely change the face of money. He’s connected to other Congressmen, Bankers, Politicians, and the Elite, heck even gunrunners are Congressmen, he’s connected to money. Fiat money to be exact. A monetary system that his friends own, and he’s going to protect it.
Imagine a coin the Federal Reserve couldn’t make, control and manipulate. Instead, it’s a system where people can make, control and manipulate. Well, thats not to say it’s better, but it’s better than what we have. The unbankable would be bankable simply because they could mine, buy and exchange or trade coins for other coins or goods/services. Where poverty stricken places could make their own family or community economies. Imagine the endless possibilities of this level of adoption?
But this possibility is why Mr. Sherman wouldn’t even let Cryptocurrency Experts finish a sentence before rudely interrupting. Accusing cryptocurrency of being mainly used by criminals and the dark web- where illicit activities take place. He declared he wanted a blanket ban on all mining and cryptocurrencies. Creating the uproar amongst the cryptoverse.
- Sherman’s Criminal Link
With all the talk about cryptocurrency only being used for criminal activities, Mr. Sherman forgot to consider his own criminal links. One of the largest donors to his campaign was by a California based company Allied Wallet, who was involved in illegal gambling. Allied Wallet was forced to pay $13million to the US after investigation. Mr. Sherman probably forgot but the internet didn’t.
Not to say that a proper discussion on the topic of security and safety of Cryptocurrency isn’t something we should engage in. However, flat out slamming Cryptocurrency to secure the Fiat system, isn’t a good method nor is it right.In the end, the #CryptoCongress hashtag trended and hopefully, the American people will make their voices clear with their vote next election.
In the meantime, click here to contact him and other Congress people on how you feel.
What do you think? Is Mr. Sherman in conflict of interest here?
Cheers,
A.Yasir