Crypto Is the Solution to Bank Runs, Not the Cause
Many current issues and regulations involve transparency, or lack thereof. One of the purposes of registering with the state, Fed and SEC is to make the books public and visible to us all, so we can feel comfortable making risk-based decisions. However, that transparency is usually quarterly, not up to the second.
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