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Trump Mulls Tariffs on UK Amid Trade Deficit Disputes, Seeks Negotiations
28.2.2025
As of Feb. 28, 2025, reports say U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on the United Kingdom as part of his broader trade policy agenda, though no definitive measures have been enacted. Tariff Threat Looms Over UK as Trump Pushes Aggressive Trade Agenda President Trump has prioritized...
The Bitcoin Blueprint: A Theoretical Path to Carving Away at America’s $36 Trillion Deficit
27.2.2025
Michael Saylor announced via X on Feb. 26, 2025, that his March 11 Bitcoin for America keynote will outline a theoretical strategy to pay off the U.S. national debt, currently at $36 trillion, using bitcoin. Turning Bitcoin Into Trillions: The Controversial Idea to Zero Out U.S. Debt...
Bitcoin Deficit? Retail Investors Oppose Institutional Buying
20.11.2024
Retail investors are voicing their concerns over institutional dominance in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem. A sarcastic nod to…
Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset: Tom Lee’s Idea to Tackle U.S. Deficit
8.11.2024
In an recent interview with CNBC, Tom Lee, Co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, offered an interesting solution to…
How the US Fed thinks a Bitcoin ban could preserve deficit spending
1.11.2024
A ban on Bitcoin? Even the suggestion as part of a thought experiment is bound to chafe the crypto community
Bitcoin traders take a breather as BTC price metrics hint new highs are incoming
30.10.2024
Bitcoin fell short of its all-time high, but multiple Bitcoin price metrics show BTC price on target to hit new all-time highs
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
17.10.2024
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets...
Bukele and Milei Meet: Zero-Deficit Budgets, Security, and Policy Discussed
1.10.2024
The presidents of Argentina and El Salvador, Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele, met on Monday in Buenos Aires to discuss several issues concerning the mutual problems of their countries. The meeting, attended by members of both cabinets, covered topics such as security, debt issuance, and political...
UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings
1.10.2024
Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies...
Peter Schiff: Fed Is About to Make Major Policy Mistake That Will Crush US Dollar, Reignite Inflation
17.9.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a strong warning that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of repeating its past policy errors. He explained that the Fed’s anticipated actions, particularly interest rate cuts, “will be followed by a return to QE, another repeat mistake that...
UBS Predicts Further Weakening of US Dollar
31.8.2024
UBS predicts further depreciation of the U.S. dollar due to narrowing interest rate differentials, ongoing U.S. fiscal deficit concerns, and a shift in global central bank strategies. Despite a brief rally, UBS has downgraded the U.S. dollar to its Least Preferred status, while upgrading the euro...
India and Russia to Enhance Trade With Rupee-Ruble Payments
16.8.2024
India and Russia are discussing ways to enhance bilateral trade by adopting payments in their national currencies and reducing non-tariff barriers. The talks aim to facilitate rupee-ruble trade and address trade imbalances, particularly as petroleum dominates current transactions. With...
Mining Company CEO Claims Silver Deficit Is Growing, Institutions Might Drive Prices Higher
16.7.2024
Keith Neumeyer, CEO of First Majestic Silver, a Canada-based mining company, discussed the silver production deficit in today’s precious metals markets. Neumeyer stated that while retail investors are interested in silver, institutions have to enter the market, supporting the activity...
Turkey targets Crypto with new 0.03% transaction tax
14.6.2024
Turkey introduced a 0.03% tax on crypto transactions as part of a major fiscal reform to address the budget deficit caused by recent earthquakes
Bitcoin Demand to Rise on Back of ‘Unsustainable’ Deficit, Inflation, says Grayscale
11.4.2024
According to Grayscale, recent inflation figures may have a short-term negative impact on crypto, but continuous inflation will ultimately increase sentiment towards cryptocurrency.
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Russia Mulls Cryptocurrency Mining Disconnection Proposal
25.1.2024
Cryptocurrency miners might be disconnected for up to 500 hours per year in Russia, according to a proposal supported by the State Duma Energy Committee to tackle the energy deficit in some regions. The initiative would be an alternative to introducing special tariffs directed to miners that would...
Coinbase CEO Alleges Bitcoin May Be the “Key to Extending Western Civilization”
4.12.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claims Bitcoin “may be the key to extending Western Civilization,” according to a series of posts made from his X account Sunday night. “An antidote to inflation” “The natural trend of whichever country has the reserve currency is to inflate the money supply...
Singapore High Court Mandates Hodlnaut Liquidation, Sets Stage for 17,000 Customer Reimbursements
14.11.2023
In a dramatic culmination to a turbulent period for Hodlnaut, the Singapore High Court has ordered the crypto lender’s liquidation, tasked with the daunting goal of reimbursing its 17,000 customers. The judicial decree follows Hodlnaut’s entanglement with the fallout of Terra’s...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns US Dollar Collapse ‘Inevitable’
5.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of an impending collapse of the U.S. dollar even though he sees Fitch’s downgrade of the U.S. rating this week as “meaningless.” While cautioning about a financial crisis and a crash, Schiff emphasized: “Given the trajectory of U.S....
Egypt Struggles With Skyrocketing Inflation and Depreciating Currency, While Bitcoin Nears Record High in the Country
11.7.2023
According to the Egyptian Statistics Bureau, Egypt’s annual inflation rate hit 36.8% in June, a staggering 33.7% increase from May’s inflation rate, breaking records. Egypt, the world’s 14th most populous country, grapples with soaring prices for goods and services across...