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Will This $3.3T Bill Fuel Crypto or Further Inequality?

Will This $3.3T Bill Fuel Crypto or Further Inequality?

Here's the truth: that $3.3 trillion spending bill everyone's talking about? It's not a magic wand. It's a loaded gun, and we need to ask ourselves who's holding it, and who is it pointed at?Is This Altseason For Everyone?They're calling it altseason. A chance to get rich quick. A repeat...

Trump's Deficit Stance: Fueling Bitcoin's Rise to $108K?

Trump's Deficit Stance: Fueling Bitcoin's Rise to $108K?

The crypto world is buzzing, and a familiar name is stirring the pot: Donald Trump. Everyone from Wall Street executives to think tank scholars are waiting with bated breath for his latest economic pronouncements. His opinions on deficit spending and the possible “Big Beautiful Bill” would be hugely consequential for...

Trump's Bitcoin Boost? Why GOP's Deficit Embrace Is a Risky Gamble

Trump's Bitcoin Boost? Why GOP's Deficit Embrace Is a Risky Gamble

Imagine Sophie, a Parisian mother of two. She’s already dealing with the price of bread doubling and spiking energy costs. On top of that, she lives in constant fear that inflation is eating away her savings. Now picture that same policy advocate getting news that her counterpart has a similar...

Wholesale CBDC: Is ECB's Cautionary Approach a Missed Opportunity?

Wholesale CBDC: Is ECB's Cautionary Approach a Missed Opportunity?

The ECB is famous for its prudence, a classical virtue much praised but at times… maddeningly so. Their measured approach to wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), while understandable, begs the question: is the ECB's risk aversion inadvertently creating a bigger risk down the line? Are we being too risk...

Beyond the Hype How Trump's Claim Impacts Real People

Beyond the Hype How Trump's Claim Impacts Real People

Remember the crypto market surge after that Trump ceasefire announcement? A claim, to be fair, that frankly reeked of… well, you know. Underlying the headlines and the trading charts, is a very real human story. This is no less true for people residing in fast-growing, developing countries. To those who...

Trump's Crypto Gamble: 3 Reasons Why It Could Crash the Economy

Trump's Crypto Gamble: 3 Reasons Why It Could Crash the Economy

You've seen the headlines. Trump’s all-in on crypto. Memecoins, deregulation, cozy dinners with crypto billionaires. However, lurking under the surface of this digital gold rush is a looming economic tsunami. This is no small shake up. It’s a systemic failure fueled by rampant capitalism and a tragic misjudgment of risk.Unregulated...

Crypto Dip? Stocks Surge on Tariff News! What's Next?

Crypto Dip? Stocks Surge on Tariff News! What's Next?

On May 12, 2025 the crypto market witnessed a strange set of circumstances. Bitcoin (BTC) almost reached a three-month peak of $105,720 after the announcement of a 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce. As a result, many thought that this development would send Bitcoin’s price soaring. Instead, it prompted a rapid pullback,...

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High Amid Trade Talk Progress

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High Amid Trade Talk Progress

Bitcoin is bouncing back Bitcoin hit $104,900 on Saturday night. This wave was fueled by increased investor optimism following positive developments in U.S.-China trade relations. The crypto leader has since recovered and is now just 4% off its record high, a testament to its overall strength and newfound popularity. Bitcoin’s...

Trump Coin Dinner: Who Really Wins (and Loses)?

Trump Coin Dinner: Who Really Wins (and Loses)?

There is a growing murkiness between the politics and the crypto dollars. This change has been underscored by the recent entry of Donald Trump into the digital asset space. His cryptocurrency venture – which purportedly includes a $TRUMP meme coin – has ignited a storm of ethical and financial controversies....

France's Bold Blockchain Bet Risks Everything. Here's Why

France's Bold Blockchain Bet Risks Everything. Here's Why

At the same time, France has been making a massive play for blockchain dominance. Paris Blockchain Week is on fire! Tokenization as a concept is widening from JPEGs that make people go “WTF” to more substantive assets, and luxury brands are all in on the action as well. But beneath...