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Crypto products post $726M outflows amid rate cut uncertainty
9.9.2024
CoinShares expects that a 50-basis-point cut is more likely if inflation comes in below expectations in the upcoming inflation report on Sept. 10
Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility
7.9.2024
In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day, with users discussing the likelihood of...
Rising Yield Curve and Jobs Miss Add to Economic Jitters, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide
6.9.2024
Equities kicked off Friday on a quiet note, with little movement as the latest U.S. labor market report unveiled a softer-than-anticipated addition of 142,000 jobs for August. The data only adds to growing recession concerns, layering on top of several earlier signs hinting at an economic slowdown....
UAE to Boost Global South Growth Through BRICS Membership
5.9.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve...
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
China and South Africa Boost BRICS Ties: Key Outcomes from Xi’s Meeting With Ramaphosa
4.9.2024
China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding BRICS and enhancing economic...
Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices
3.9.2024
Central banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven...
Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality
3.9.2024
And how DePIN networks could make it possible, according to Mark Rydon, Co-Founder of Aethir
Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions
3.9.2024
Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions...
Crypto products hit with $305M outflow amid strong US economic data
2.9.2024
CoinShares expects that crypto investment products will become “increasingly sensitive” to interest rate expectations in September
Why Socialism Fails: A Misesian Perspective
2.9.2024
Socialism, despite its promises of equality and social welfare, inherently fails due to its inability to perform economic calculation and its reliance on coercive control over the means of production. Ludwig von Mises, in his seminal work “Socialism: An Economic and Sociological...
Government Overspending Puts US in the ‘Fast Lane to Bankruptcy,’ According to Elon Musk
2.9.2024
In recent times, Elon Musk, the owner of X and the CEO and product architect at Tesla, Inc., has been voicing his concerns about inflation. This discussion became especially prominent after he interviewed former U.S. President Donald Trump. Just two days ago, Musk took to X, declaring that...
Payments in National Currencies Surge to 92% Among SCO Members
1.9.2024
Payments in national currencies among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members have reportedly increased from 40% in 2022 to 92%, signaling a move away from reliance on the U.S. dollar. Similar to the BRICS economic bloc, the SCO, which includes Russia, China, India, and recently added Iran...
Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade
1.9.2024
Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade using the rupiah and won. This initiative aims to reduce exchange rate risk and improve transaction efficiency by facilitating...
PCE Report Triggers Gold Slide, Analyst Warns Fed Rate Cut Could Deepen Losses
30.8.2024
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, gold experienced a decline in value, coinciding with the U.S. Commerce Department’s release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index data. The PCE climbed by 2% in July, aligning perfectly with market expectations. During the day, gold hit a low...
New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
28.8.2024
The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to implement the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework aims to increase transparency in the crypto asset market. Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must collect and report...
Fed’s ‘sugar high’ may propel Bitcoin surge: Arthur Hayes
28.8.2024
Arthur Hayes connects Federal Reserve actions to a short-lived economic boost with ripple effects on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, underscoring risks from yen carry trade unwinds
The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut
27.8.2024
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis points (bps) reduction or a 50bps cut. However...
Polymarket Bets 10% on 2024 US Recession, Analyst Skeptical of Rate Cut’s Impact
25.8.2024
The prediction market Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest that a rate cut during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in September is highly likely. However, BCA Research’s chief asset allocation strategist, Garry Evans, argues that even if rates are lowered, it won’t stop...
Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Crisis and Economic Collapse
25.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff further warned of higher inflation and stagflation...