Governments wanting to stop cryptocurrency is “unrealistic at this point,” according to David Rubenstein a former Smithsonian Institution Chairman. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of digital assets in the financial sector and expected that they would not be driven out.
<h2>Government Cannot Stop Cryptocurrency says, David Rubenstein</h2>
With the outstanding growth of the <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/central-banks-and-government-official-accepts-cryptocurrency-not-a-fad/">crypto market</a> in the past few years, various analysts have expressed concern about a possible ban by world governments and the consequences for the industry.

However, David Rubenstein, Chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Co-Founder of the American private equity company The Carlyle Group, argues that such a scenario is implausible.

In an interview with CNBC, the US billionaire and philanthropist <a href="https://twitter.com/SquawkCNBC/status/1395354887966412801" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said </a>that cryptocurrencies exist and prosper because “market participants want something new than conventional currency.” He stated that digital assets are “here to stay” and that governments would be unable to halt their development.

“At this point, the notion that cryptocurrency will go away or that the government will prevent cryptocurrency from being something investors want is unrealistic.”

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With ongoing concerns about this week’s market crash, Rubenstein suggested people who have invested in the industry should expect similar major ups and downs from such an innovation. He also advised those who are not prepared to deal with the increased uncertainty to stay away.

While he has not personally invested in digital assets, Rubenstein said that he has allocated funds to companies in the industry.
<h2>His Words' Importance</h2>
Shortly after the interview, all of the other cryptocurrency supporters took to Twitter to express their support for his stance.

<a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/bitcoin-going-to-dominate-the-21st-century-as-a-store-of-value-michael-saylor/">Michael Saylor,</a> CEO of MicroStrategy, was among the first. Aside from mentioning Rubenstein's current and previous honors, the executive <a href="https://twitter.com/michael_saylor/status/1395469717951877122?s=19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">called </a>his words "auspicious for Bitcoin."

Travis Kling, Founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset, <a href="https://twitter.com/Travis_Kling/status/1395439598843547649?s=19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">recalled </a>Rubenstein as "the guy who recruited Jay Powell when he was at the Fed and was his boss for 8 years." He also happens to operate one of the world's largest and most swamp-connected private equity companies, The Carlyle Group.

Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, <a href="https://twitter.com/novogratz/status/1395405337331736581?s=19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said</a>, "This is very significant," and called Rubenstein "one of the most valued investors with the best DC connections ever."

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David Rubenstein Says, "Government Cannot Stop Cryptocurrency"

According to David Rubenstein, “the government' cannot stop cryptocurrency from being something investors want is impractical at this point.”

Kavya Barua is a voracious learner who is fascinated by crypto and Fintech advancements. Graduated from Janki Devi Memorial College's B.A (Hons) English program at the University of Delhi. She aspires to be a successful professional, having a keen interest in learning and achieving results.

David Rubenstein Says, "Government Cannot Stop Cryptocurrency"

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