最新报道：According to CoinWorld, prominent figures from academia, Wall Street, and Washington are weighing in on the future of digital assets. Market sentiment is high as the role of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance continues to grow. Harvard Economist and Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Clash Over Bitcoin's Fundamentals Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard University economics professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has admitted that he misjudged Bitcoin's trajectory about a decade ago. He predicted that the pioneering cryptocurrency was more likely to plummet to $100 than to trade at $100,000. The Harvard economist also admitted that he didn't realize how Bitcoin would compete with fiat currencies. He also failed to anticipate that regulators could brazenly hold onto cryptocurrencies seemingly without consequence, given the obvious conflict of interest. These comments highlight Washington's frustratingly slow and conflicted stance on regulation. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, criticized Rogoff's views, arguing that he overlooks Bitcoin's greatest strength: decentralization. The Bitwise executive said the pioneering cryptocurrency's power comes from its people, not centralized institutions. For Hougan and other Bitcoin advocates, the cryptocurrency's resilience proves that decentralized systems can thrive where traditional economic models predict they will fail. Ironically, while Rogoff remains skeptical, his institution has quietly taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency market. Two weeks ago, Harvard University disclosed a $116.6 million investment in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), its fifth-largest single position, surpassing even Alphabet. Since IBIT is Harvard's only Web3 investment, the move carries significant symbolic weight. For a university whose top economists have questioned the role of Bitcoin, the investment reflects a growing disconnect between theoretical skepticism and financial reality. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman Calls for Balanced Rules Meanwhile, as cryptocurrency regulation in the United States comes under scrutiny, Michelle W. Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve, delivered forward-thinking remarks at the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium. Bowman stated that blockchain technology represents a "tremendous shift" in finance, comparable to industrialization or the internet. Based on this, she urged regulators to strike a balance between caution and innovation. Her call for hands-on engagement, even suggesting personal exposure to digital assets, suggests a willingness to rethink outdated approaches and avoid regulatory inertia. The exchange between Rogoff and Hougan, combined with Bowman's regulatory stance and Harvard affiliation, captures the paradox of cryptocurrency's growth. While policymakers continue to grapple with risks and economists warn of systemic distortions, Wall Street and elite institutions are increasing their investments in Bitcoin. Bitcoin's resilience appears to confirm Hougan's view that decentralization has proven more robust than expected. However, the true test may lie in whether regulators, academics, and institutions can agree on rules that will shape the next chapter of digital finance, rather than stifle it.