The escape window against the sanctions levied on Russia may be through cryptocurrencies, and this just indicates the problems of global finance.This is what happens when a new disruptive technology is introduced into a marketplace, the world has to be remade.The current situation with respect to the effort of the world to constrain Russia may not be that effective if the Russians can get around the sanctions through new technology.The United States is running behind others in getting its act together concerning the "crypto" and needs to refocus and start catching up.What is the future going to look like? We don't know yet, the United States must be a player and so it needs to change its priorities when it comes to the global financial system.