Why Crypto Isn’t Safe — And Why BRICS Is Hoarding Gold

Dean Heskin, President & CEO of Swiss America, and co-host Chris Agelastos take a hard look at two powerful trends shaping the global financial landscape:

the explosion of illicit crypto activity and BRICS’ accelerating control of global gold reserves.

💻 Crypto’s Growing Problem
According to recent data, $158 billion in illicit crypto transactions occurred in 2025 alone — more than double the year before. Dean and Chris discuss why crypto’s lack of customer service, protections, and accountability raises serious questions about its role as a store of value.

When crypto disappears, who do you call?

And why are governments pushing digital systems while these risks continue to grow?

🪙 BRICS and the Gold Power Shift
At the same time crypto vulnerabilities are mounting, BRICS nations are aggressively increasing their control of global gold reserves — with projections suggesting 65–70% dominance by 2026.

As the discussion explains:

-Central banks are buying gold, not crypto
-BRICS nations are restricting metal exports
-De-dollarization is accelerating

Gold isn’t a trend — it’s a strategy.

⚖️ Paper Promises vs Physical Reality
Dean and Chris break down why physical gold and silver provide certainty that digital assets and fiat systems simply cannot, especially during periods of geopolitical tension, sanctions, and monetary stress.

👉 Hear what Chris and Dean have to say in this episode of THE SECRET WAR ON CASH.

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Articles referenced in this podcast:
$158,000,000,000 of Illicit Crypto Transactions Triggered in 2025, Shattering Record: Report
https://dailyhodl.com/2026/01/12/158000000000-of-illicit-crypto-transactions-triggered-in-2025-shattering-record-report/

BRICS Plan to Move From 50% to 65–70% Global Gold Control in 2026
https://watcher.guru/news/brics-plan-to-move-from-50-to-65-70-global-gold-control-in-2026