CRYPTOCURRENCY AS A GLOBAL ASSET: IS IT A BUBBLE OR THE FUTURE OF FINANCE?

Abstract

Over the past decade, cryptocurrencies have evolved from a niche technological innovation into a global financial phenomenon. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets have attracted massive attention from investors, policymakers, and the general public. The central debate surrounding cryptocurrencies centres on whether they represent a financial bubble destined to burst or the foundation of a new, decentralized financial future.