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Bitcoin has again come under sharp criticism after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson questioned its legitimacy. His remarks, shared in a March 13, 2026, post on X, reignited debate over whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency is fundamentally sound or structurally flawed. Bitcoin Under Fire: What Boris Johnson’s Statement Suggests In his post, Johnson reiterated long-standing doubts about Bitcoin, noting that reports of investor losses had strengthened his skepticism. His comments highlight concerns over the cryptocurrency’s structure and the potential risks for participants. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Be In Trouble, Here’s Why This perspective aligns with his previous column, where he described individuals drawn in by promises of profit but ultimately losing significant sums. One example involved a retired person who invested £500 hoping to double it, only to spend years attempting withdrawals while paying fees, eventually losing about £20,000. Johnson suggests these cases illustrate that Bitcoin is not only volatile but also part of an ecosystem where investors may face exploitation. He also questioned Bitcoin’s intrinsic value, describing it as a digital construct without physical backing or cultural significance. Johnson raised concerns about the anonymity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, arguing that the lack of accountability adds risk. His remarks imply that Bitcoin’s reliance on investor interest, along with its decentralized and opaque origins, could expose participants to dynamics reminiscent of fraudulent financial models. Is Bitcoin A Ponzi Scheme? Facts Behind The Claim While Johnson suggests Bitcoin may resemble a Ponzi scheme, this comparison is misleading. A classic Ponzi relies on a central organizer who guarantees fixed returns and pays earlier investors with new participants’ funds. Bitcoin, by contrast, has no central operator, no promised returns, and no mechanism for redistributing incoming funds. Transactions are verified by a decentralized network rather than a controlling entity. Bitcoin’s value comes from open market demand and a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, not the entry of new participants. The network is transparent, participation is voluntary, and the protocol enforces scarcity and transaction rules. These factors ensure Bitcoin lacks the defining features of a Ponzi scheme, as emphasized by Michael Saylor, who points out that decentralization removes the key elements required for such fraud. Related Reading: Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement However, some of Johnson’s observations reflect market realities. Price momentum often depends on investor sentiment, adoption trends, and liquidity, which can superficially resemble Ponzi-like growth patterns, especially when scams or misleading schemes exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem. High-profile losses contribute to the perception of risk, even though Bitcoin’s structure is fundamentally different: it does not promise returns, is not centrally controlled, and allows free buying, selling, and storing of coins. While Bitcoin carries risks typical of any volatile asset, its decentralized design, transparent operation, and capped supply separate it from a Ponzi scheme. Johnson’s remarks highlight legitimate concerns about risk perception but do not reflect the cryptocurrency’s underlying mechanics. Featured image created with Daily Express, chart from Tradingview.com
BNB Chain is consolidating as a prominent platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, offering low transaction fees and swift settlement to its substantial retail user base in one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors. Related Reading: The End Of Ethereum’s Downtrend? Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since September BNB Chain’s RWA Ecosystem Thrives Real-world assets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, providing investors with direct access to stocks, funds, and commodities through blockchain technology. According to RWA.xyz data, the sector’s total distributed asset value is currently $27 billion, an 8.5% increase over the past month and a 375% Year-over-Year (YoY) surge, with the BNB Chain quietly emerging as one of the leading networks in the sector. Notably, the network’s RWA ecosystem has exponentially grown since the start of 2025, from $3.6 million in January 2025 to $2 billion by December 2025. Crypto market intelligence firm Messari recently shared that BNB Chain’s total RWA value surged 228% Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2025, and 554.6% up YoY. By the end of Q4, BNB Chain ranked as the second-largest blockchain by total RWA value, surpassing Solana. Remarkably, it has grown another billion in value in Q1 2026, crossing the $3 billion mark for the first time last week. As of March 16, the network has $3.04 billion in distributed asset value, jumping 34.5% in the last 30 days and ranking only behind Ethereum. In addition, it is currently leading all chains on net flows, with $747 million over the past 30 days, $300 million ahead of Ethereum, and $450 million ahead of Solana. Last week, the network’s RWA ecosystem reached another significant milestone after surpassing 40,000 asset holders. Asset holders grew 360% Year-to-Date (YTD) from 8,700 to 40,946, indicating growing demand for on-chain exposure to traditional markets. Meanwhile, BNB Chain’s stablecoin holders are up 7.5% over the past month to 59.3 million, ranking second among all networks on this metric, only behind TRON. After having experienced a remarkable 121.4% growth in 2025, the network’s stablecoin market capitalization stands at approximately $14.2 billion. USYC, BUILD Lead RWA Landscape Circle’s interest-bearing stablecoin US Yield Coin (USYC) performance has driven most of BNB Chain’s RWA momentum. The token has overtaken BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and become the largest tokenized US Treasury product, with $2.29 billion in supply. Last July, BNB Chain launched USYC on the network, accepting the token as off-exchange collateral for trading on Binance. By Q4, the network led in USYC’s global adoption, with over $900 million of its then-$1 billion supply on the BNB Chain. Now, the token accounts for 74% of the network’s RWA market share, with $1.91 billion of the supply on the network and a total value of $2.13 billion. Beyond Circle’s USYC, the BNB Chain has also seen other major developments on its RWA landscape. Notably, BlackRock’s BUIDL expanded to the network in November, offering exposure to tokenized US dollar yields. Related Reading: XRP Gearing Up For 1,300% Rally? Analyst Sets Bold $48 Target For Next Bull Run The fund, which is also accepted as off-exchange collateral for trading on Binance, ranks second in the network RWA ecosystem with a total value of $506 million, at the time of writing. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform, Matrixdock’s gold-backed XAUm, and Ondo Finance tokenized stocks have recorded strong performances, with a cumulative value of $394 million on the network. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Shibarium is set to encrypt all token transactions by Q2 2026 using Zama’s fully homomorphic encryption, making it one of the first EVM-compatible L2 networks with protocol-level privacy. Confidential balances, encrypted smart contract computation, and selective disclosure for compliance audits are all live on testnet with no major issues reported. SHIB, BONE, LEASH, and TREAT [...] The post Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rolls Out Encryption Yet Stays 90% Down, While Taurox (TAUX) AI Hedge Fund appeared first on TechBullion .
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