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Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed
21.10.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Treacherous’ Global Tensions — and It’s Getting Worse
13.10.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded the alarm on mounting global instability, warning it could spark far-reaching economic disruptions. The executive stressed the toll of geopolitical tensions and the looming risks of fiscal deficits and remilitarization. With uncertainty escalating, Dimon urged...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead
20.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of Recession Threat, Higher Inflation, Stagflation
16.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns about stagflation despite signs of easing inflation. Dimon highlighted ongoing risks such as rising deficits and government spending that could pressure inflation. The JPMorgan executive warned that the U.S. economy is not yet out of the woods...
Academic Paper Questions Federal Reserve Independence and Exposes Political Ties
24.8.2024
Thomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship...
Economist Peter Schiff Advises Against Buying US Dollars — Warns of USD Breakdown
31.5.2024
Economist Peter Schiff cautions against buying U.S. dollars or selling gold, citing rising Treasury yields as a result of the government’s failure to control the national debt and inflation. He notes the widening trade deficits, suggesting an unproductive economy will further weaken...
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns of Challenges in Controlling Deficits and Interest Expense
27.5.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stressed the importance of managing U.S. borrowing needs amid higher long-term interest rates, emphasizing the need to boost revenue in budget negotiations. “We’ve raised the interest-rate forecast. That does make a difference. It makes it somewhat more...
Bitcoin Group Addressing 'Serious Deficits' in Money Laundering Measures Flagged by German Regulator
29.11.2023
The group reportedly said Wednesday that it has "no indications of violations of money laundering and terrorist financing laws."
Arthur Hayes Insists Bitcoin Has ‘Proven to Outperform Bonds During Times of War’
11.11.2023
In an environment of surging U.S. deficits and monetary easing, former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes delivered a critical review this week of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s fiscal and monetary strategies. Hayes highlighted the complexity and rise of bond yields and the role of bitcoin as...
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating to ‘Negative’ on Fiscal Deficits and Debt Concerns
11.11.2023
The credit agency Moody’s has revised the United States credit outlook to “negative” from “stable” due to concerns over persistent large fiscal deficits and diminishing debt affordability. The announcement follows a previous downgrade by Fitch and reflects ongoing...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of Deep Recession, Inflationary Depression, and Collapse of US Dollar Demand
22.10.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of an inflationary depression, noting that inflation will stay higher for longer, leading to a more severe and prolonged recession. He predicted that the rapidly increasing national debt and federal budget deficits should lead to a collapse in demand for U.S....
Ron Paul Warns Fiscal Responsibility Act Will Erode US Dollar Value, Hasten Loss of Reserve Currency Status
8.6.2023
Former U.S. Representative Ron Paul has warned that the Fiscal Responsibility Act, recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, will escalate government spending, debt, and deficits. It will also erode the value of the U.S. dollar, “making it more likely that the U.S. dollar will lose...
Russia Said to Allow Crypto Mining in Regions With Hydroelectric and Nuclear Power
29.9.2022
Cryptocurrency mining should be allowed in areas with excess energy and prohibited in those that experience deficits, according to Russian officials preparing to legalize it. An expert from the crypto industry has recently marked the regions where Moscow is likely to authorize mining and the ones...
‘The Fed Is Trapped’- Erratic Bond Markets, Exhausted Supplies, Analyst Says Tsunami of Treasury Issuances Underway
5.3.2021
The U.S. Federal Reserve is in a predicament as fiscal deficits erode the American economy and the nation is seeing a spike in benchmark 10-year Treasury yields. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed zero worries about inflation during an interview at a Wall Street Journal...
Bitcoin Cash Upgrade and 30K Stores Accepting BCH in the Weekly Update From Bitcoin.com
19.5.2019
Bitcoin Cash network successfully undergoes an upgrade and more than 30,000 new stores now accept BCH payments. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin.com’s Youtube channel. Also Read: After Trillions Printed Under QE, Politicians Now...
After Trillions Printed Under QE, Politicians Now Say Deficits Don’t Matter
19.5.2019
When quantitative easing (QE) was introduced, it was likened to a drug, with central banks making an emergency injection of money to resuscitate the global economy. Now it seems that some politicians have gotten addicted to this drug, going as far as to claim that government deficits don’t...