I was surprised to hear Christine Lagarde mentioning anything of the positive aspects of cryptos... specifically, its versatility and its ability to reach those who she says are "not bankable". One must appear to be objective I suppose.

Then came her "worst of times" comments. Of course crime had to play into it. The banks of course have a monopoly on crime and want to keep it that way. It will be the case that we will see more problem, reaction, solution events that cast blame on the upcoming monetary evolution and hence will attempt to eradicate it under the guise of protectionism. As transparent as glass.

One thing that readers may be interested in pursuing as a halfway around is the idea of offshoring. It is quite legal and possible to obtain accounts elsewhere in the world where financial operation operates under better privacy laws and better fiscal stability. It is also quite legal and possible to vault metals internationally which provides diversification and the benefit of physical holdings.