The world is racing toward digital money—but not all paths lead to freedom. As governments push CBDCs and stablecoins surge in adoption, a global power struggle is unfolding that could redefine financial control, privacy, and sovereignty forever.

Bitcoin is holding near eighty-seven thousand dollars while the broader crypto market defends the three-trillion-dollar level. From Tether investing in Lightning Network payments to Bhutan pledging sovereign Bitcoin and institutions quietly adding exposure, today’s crypto landscape is being shaped behind the scenes.