There are several cryptocurrencies which are regularly used for purchases. Just because BTC and meme-coins get the media coverage and speculation doesn't stop others being used for transactions.

US hegemony is over. Get used to it.

In the UK as well. My bank is pushing the phone app, and making it difficult to use the website without a phone. I will probably change my banking provider soon.

Sure there are some extremists in almost every political faction, but were his comments denounced by others in his party?

Lots of prepper channels on Telegram with pdfs, eg https://t.me/PrepperCollective