May 2025 Crypto Newsletter

A storm brews on the horizon. Can you sense it?



History teaches that such tempests are woven into the rise and fall of nations. In the book of Jeremiah, Israel and Judah faced a similar storm, their decline rooted in sin and disobedience to God. Warned to repent and realign with His Law, they refused, paving the way for Babylon’s conquest (Jeremiah 2:11-13).

Jeremiah 1:13-16 – The word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see a boiling pot, facing away from the north.” Then the LORD said to me, “Out of the north disaster shall be let loose upon all the inhabitants of the land. For behold, I am calling all the tribes of the kingdoms of the north, declares the LORD, and they shall come, and every one shall set his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, against all its walls all around and against all the cities of Judah. And I will declare my judgments against them, for all their evil in forsaking me. They have made offerings to other gods and worshiped the works of their own hands.

Today, America mirrors this spiritual decline, its moral foundations crumbling alongside its economic stability. For decades, we’ve sown seeds of trouble—spiraling debt, rampant money printing fueling inflation, and reliance on a fading dollar. But just as God gave Jeremiah a blueprint to avert disaster, I believe He offers us one now. In my secret place with God this past month, a teaching unfolded that astonished me. I pray it blesses you as it has me.

The Call to Heed the Ancient Path

Jeremiah 6:16-19 (ESV) – Thus says the LORD: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.” But they said, “We will not walk in it.” I set watchmen over you, saying, “Pay attention to the sound of the trumpet!” But they said, “We will not pay attention.” Therefore hear, O nations, and know, O congregation, what will happen to them. Hear, O earth; behold, I am bringing disaster upon this people, the fruit of their devices, because they have not paid attention to my words; and as for my law, they have rejected it.

Jeremiah’s plea fell on deaf ears, but had Israel listened, they would have found rest before turmoil struck. America faces rising turmoil—spiritual and economic—and this passage calls us to seek rest through God’s wisdom.

In Jeremiah 6:16, God outlines five steps for disobedient times: stand, look, ask, walk, and rest.

1. Stand by the Roads

We often drift through life, carried by habits without pause or reflection. These daily choices form our path, and if they lead us astray, wisdom demands we stop. God used Jeremiah to warn His people they were on a perilous road, worshiping false idols and neglecting Him (Jeremiah 7:3). They should have halted to heed his call, but many refused to consider an alternative. Proverbs 14:12 warns, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”

God’s people stand at a crossroad. Our debt-laden economy and spiritual drift demand we pause. Those who pause for daily prayer, God is warning that disaster looms. Standing at this juncture, we must reflect and look to where our paths lead.

2. Look into the Roads

With spiritual eyes, Jeremiah saw two paths: one to prosperity in their homeland (Jeremiah 25:5), the other to sword, pestilence, famine, and captivity (Jeremiah 15:2). Every road has a destination, and we must discern its end. With my spiritual eyes, I also see two paths: one to prosperity and one to ruin. The question is: how do we choose the road to abundance?

3. Ask for the Ancient Paths Where the Good Way Is

In Hebrew, “ancient” (עוֹלָם, olam) means “out of sight in the distant past or future.” God invited Israel to rediscover a hidden path—His Word, which led them from Egyptian slavery to the Promised Land’s freedom. Their failure was forgetting His Law, blinded by idolatry. Returning to this historical path was their key to covenant blessings.

What is our olam path today? What hidden road, proven in past financial storms, leads to prosperity?

In prayer, God revealed two answers. First, He showed me eight real assets to convert dollars into—not invest, as the dollar is dying: XRP, XLM, other ISO 20022 & new coins, gold, silver, land & real estate, food & water, and oil. I believe profits from our LUNC and SHIB holdings will fuel diversification into these assets.



Second, God urged me to confirm this through history.

Hebrews 5:14 – But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

I studied declining nations, finding patterns that “rhyme” across time.

Ecclesiastes 1:9 – What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.

Ray Dalio founded the world’s largest hedge fund. He said that things that happened during his lifetime surprised him only to find out that these things have happened before in history. After studying what happened in the past, it gave him an advantage for trading in the markets. He wrote a book called Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order and it reveals these repeated patterns, showing how real assets preserved and even grew wealth as empires fell. Consider the following quotes from the book:

Currency: “ALL CURRENCIES ARE DEVALUED OR DIE. Of the roughly 750 currencies that have existed since 1700, only about 20 percent remain, and all of them have been devalued.” (Dalio, p. 132) The dollar faces this fate, its value eroding as America prints to cover debts.



Gold, Silver, Oil, Crypto: “When the creation of money sufficiently hurts the actual and prospective returns of cash and debt assets, it drives flows out of those assets and into inflation-hedge assets like gold, commodities (food, silver, food, oil) , inflation-indexed bonds, and other currencies [Not included by author – Given the technology increase since the last declining superpower which was the British, I think digital currencies can be included]. This leads to a self-reinforcing decline in the value of money.” (Dalio, p. 133) “As explained earlier, during periods of the devaluation of money, hard money and hard assets rise in value relative to cash.” (Dalio, p. 235) These assets shielded wealth as empires collapsed.

Food: “The lower and middle classes suffered from rising food prices, which were increasing at an unprecedented rate from the Spanish Price Revolution.” (Dalio, p. 270) During the Dutch decline, food became a critical store of value.

Real Estate: “Many other things (real estate, art, etc.) are also alternative storeholds of wealth…” (Dalio, p. 134) Land and property endured when currencies failed.



Technology Disruptions (Crypto): During the Dutch decline, “The revolution started when a collection of religious opposition groups known generally as Protestantism challenged the system. Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, challenging the papal interpretation of the Bible and papal power in general. When Luther refused to recant, he was declared a heretic and excommunicated. His ideas nonetheless took hold in large parts of Europe, thanks to the political support of key nobles, as well as Europe’s new printing press technology. This came at an economically difficult time, when conflicts were intensifying, leading to instability and terrible civil wars, eventually culminating in the brutal Thirty Years’ War in the mid-1600s.” (Dalio, p. 270) Today, “As shown, the US is at the top of these measures with a marginal lead over China, which ranks second (primarily due to the US’s share of global research spending, researchers, and its lead in other areas such as venture capital funding). But the US’s position is steady, while China’s position in the standings is rising fast. Remember that whoever wins the technology war usually wins the economic and military wars.” (Dalio, p. 476) Cryptocurrencies, like the printing press of old, disrupt failing systems. As fiat currencies falter, China’s digital currency and ISO 20022-compliant coins (XRP, XLM) position crypto as a new economic force.



I also studied the hyperinflation in Argentina, Zimbabwe, and Weimar Germany (post-WWI). I also discovered the same truth that real assets endure when currencies falter. One such example surprised me about how oil became an essential asset and even a currency in Zimbabwe’s crisis: “In a way, fuel companies became the new bankers. They issued ‘paper money’ – claims to real fuel – and became a place for people to deposit their foreign currency. None of the banking laws applied to fuel companies, which gave them considerable freedom, and by the end of hyperinflation, the economy was unofficially denominated in fuel coupons. The fuel companies were in a powerful position. People paid them in foreign currencies and in return, they issued paper coupons with a promise to deliver fuel at a later date.” (When Money Destroys Nations, p. 185, Kindle) The crazy part was that even the fuel companies printed more coupons than what was redeemable for oil. Those coupons also experienced inflation!

The dollar’s decline as the world’s reserve currency is underway. BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and others) are exploring gold-backed or crypto-based systems. As of April 2025, the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 120%, signaling instability. The 2024 BRICS summit announced plans to reduce dollar reliance, with trade shifting to local currencies. Crypto is gaining traction as a hedge against fiat failures.

4. Walk in the Olam Path

Biblical heroes—David, Gideon, Jeremiah—faced adversity with bold faith and reaped great rewards. David slew Goliath with a sling and trust in God (1 Samuel 17:45-47), rising to Israel’s throne (2 Samuel 5:3). Gideon defeated a vast Midianite army with 300 men, guided by God’s strategy (Judges 7:7), securing 40 years of peace (Judges 8:28). Jeremiah bought land amid Babylon’s siege (Jeremiah 32:14-15), trusting God’s promise that “houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land.” Their prosperity came in hardship as risk and reward are often intertwined. The greater the adversity, the greater the reward.

Like these heroes, we don’t see the full path ahead, but we act faithfully on what’s before us now, trusting that God will direct us down the path.

5. Experience Rest

God’s path leads to rest, even in chaos. Matthew 11:28-30 promises, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” As we follow His blueprint, aligning our steps with His Word, we’ll find peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). I trust God that this rest awaits us all.

Conclusion

I’ll continue seeking God’s wisdom, monitoring markets to share real-time insights on walking the Olam path. I pray daily for this community, asking God to grow our love for Him and and to guide our response.
What I’ve written isn’t financial advice and is merely my opinion on navigating the storm. You are fully responsible for every trade you make. Seek God’s wisdom on converting to the eight real assets: precious metals, land & real estate, food & water, oil, XRP, XLM, other ISO 20022 & new coins.

Blessings,
Ron