"TheStreet: How do you think FinTech will impact the way banks operate?
Frank Schwab: Banks either react on, or they will disappear. Anyway, the consolidation of the banking industry accelerates as the behaviour of people changes. Some banks will benefit from [FinTech], some will be pushed to the back end, and some will disappear."
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13419089/1/bitcoin-here-to-stay-but-banks-could-disappear-says-fintech-expert.html
What's your read on that?
In the past banks have playes significant role in financing in loans to the public. As gold and silver have been replaced with fiat currency,the banks have reached an almost omnipotent position.
More likely that governments will co-opt crypto and begin issuing their fiat money as a crypto.
The fact that there are some countries that are already open to integrating blockchain is a clear indication that bitcoin is a no joke and indeed a very good investment to have.