Benzinga - The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a significant geopolitical issue, has little impact on the cryptocurrency sector, despite its global attention and impact on countless lives.
As reported by Bitcoinist, the conflict escalated abruptly when Gaza militants initiated an unexpected attack early Saturday. This resulted in hundreds of casualties on both sides, with intense conflict ongoing in the city of Tel Aviv and other regions.
Despite the volatile situation, the cryptocurrency market persists in its resilience, remaining largely unaffected by the strife. The reason behind this immunity is the core principle of cryptocurrencies: decentralization.
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Given that cryptocurrencies are not overseen by any single government or entity, they operate independently on a global level, indifferent to regional political instability. Their value and utility are determined by a myriad of factors beyond regional geopolitics, making them a global asset that transcends political boundaries, Bitcoinist noted.
Some investors consider these digital assets as a way to diversify their portfolios, especially during times of political instability or economic uncertainty. This has reportedly driven the demand for cryptocurrencies, positively impacting their value.
The increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally, not limited to individuals, but also businesses and institutions, reinforces their legitimacy as a mainstream asset class. Beyond mere speculation, cryptocurrencies are being incorporated into everyday operations, offering an efficient means of conducting transactions and enabling secure, transparent record-keeping through blockchain technology, according to Bitcoinist.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading at $27,827.96, down by 0.50% in the last 24 hours but up by 2.32% in the last seven days; Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) was trading at $1620.79, down by 1.24% in the last 24 hours and 3.78% in the last week; and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was trading at $0.0611, down by 0.54% in the last 24 hours and 2.56% in the last seven days.
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