The digital financial ecosystem relies heavily on a fundamental technical contradiction. Demanding 150 dollars in asset backing to lend 100 dollars completely negates the primary function of credit, which is monetary expansion. The current lending model operates essentially like a glorified pawnshop, severely limiting its real economic impact.
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Olivia Brooks reports on the policy, macro and institutional forces shaping digital assets. Her work at BlockchainJournal connects regulation, geopolitics, RWA markets, centralized exchanges and stablecoin infrastructure without overstating what a filing, license, partnership or market signal actually proves.She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.
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