The growing tensions between Europe and the United States raise a legitimate question: what if the US administration decided to block global payment networks like Visa and Mastercard?

Admittedly, this seems unlikely. But here’s the catch—given the recent precedents set by this administration, it’s impossible not to consider the scenario. After all, impulsive decisions and aggressive economic sanctions have become almost normal in the current geopolitical context.

Such measures would have massive repercussions on international trade and the global financial ecosystem. Cryptocurrencies and decentralized solutions would inevitably gain appeal as alternatives to traditional networks. This is one of the reasons why the Web3 sector fascinates investors so much: resilience in the face of political shocks.