According to reports, Bitcoin could become a crucial asset if authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, potentially triggering financial instability. A former senior analyst at the Bank of England, Helen McCaw, has reportedly urged Governor Andrew Bailey to plan for a scenario where definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life is revealed. McCaw suggests this "ontological shock" could destabilize markets, leading to bank runs and payment disruptions. She argues that such a disclosure could undermine trust in governments and financial systems, potentially driving people towards digital currencies like Bitcoin. While the likelihood of immediate disclosure seems low, the rising institutional attention warrants proactive planning, according to McCaw.

According to reports, Bitcoin could become a crucial asset if authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, potentially triggering financial instability. A former senior analyst at the Bank of England, Helen McCaw, has reportedly urged Governor Andrew Bailey to plan for a scenario where definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life is revealed. McCaw suggests this "ontological shock" could destabilize markets, leading to bank runs and payment disruptions. She argues that such a disclosure could undermine trust in governments and financial systems, potentially driving people towards digital currencies like Bitcoin. While the likelihood of immediate disclosure seems low, the rising institutional attention warrants proactive planning, according to McCaw.