Market Selloff Fears: A global selloff in risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies is sparking fears of a 2008-style financial crash.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Mar 6, 2025
Uncertainty Drives Panic: Geopolitical shifts, U.S.-China trade wars, and tariffs are creating unprecedented market uncertainty.
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Geopolitical Realignment: The U.S.’s sudden alignment with Russia and North Korea at the UN has rattled global markets.
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Trade Wars Escalate: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are disrupting global trade, raising costs for consumers and businesses.
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Risk-Off Mentality: Investors are fleeing high-risk assets like Tesla and Nvidia, moving into cash and safe havens like gold.
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2008 Crisis Echoes: The 2008 crash was fueled by opaque mortgage-backed securities and lack of transparency in financial systems.
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Blockchain as a Solution: Public blockchains like BSV offer real-time transparency, potentially preventing future financial crises.
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Smart Contracts for Safety: Automated risk monitoring and smart contracts could mitigate systemic shocks in a blockchain-based financial system.
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BlackRock’s Vision: Financial giants like BlackRock are exploring blockchain to build a more transparent and resilient financial ecosystem.
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Future Uncertain, But Preventable: While another 2008-style crash isn’t guaranteed, blockchain technology could help detect and prevent such disasters.