According to Edward Dowd, historical examples of media control, such as Germany's Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment & Propaganda, are comparable to the fictional INGSOC from Orwell's '1984'. This insight emphasizes the importance of vigilance in preserving free speech, which can affect market stability and investor confidence when media censorship influences economic narratives.

According to Paolo Ardoino, the CTO of Tether, a tweet simply stating '1984' has sparked discussions about potential surveillance and control in the cryptocurrency market. Traders might interpret this as a cautionary signal about increasing regulatory scrutiny or centralized control, reminiscent of Orwell’s dystopian novel '1984'.