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Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade
17.10.2024
Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims...
Hong Kong picks digital tokens to revolutionize its financial sector
16.10.2024
The Hong Kong financial sector is fully sold on streamlining traditional assets through the use of digital tokens.…
US Senator Sounds Alarm on 3 Major Crypto Threats — Could Digital Assets Be in Danger?
15.10.2024
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could...
China’s Trade With BRICS Surges: A $653 Billion Boost in Emerging Markets
15.10.2024
China’s trade with BRICS countries surged by 5.1% year-on-year, reaching 4.62 trillion yuan (approximately $653 billion) in the first three quarters of 2024. Officials emphasized the importance of BRICS as a crucial platform for developing nations to collaborate, particularly in sectors like steel...
Bitcoin Rises as China Stimulus and Multiple Bullish News Fuel Crypto Gains
14.10.2024
China’s unclear fiscal stimulus measures have fueled a surge in bitcoin, pushing the cryptocurrency to a two-week high and sparking speculation that investors may shift to cryptocurrencies over Chinese equities. The uncertainty surrounding the scale of China’s economic efforts...
Analysts React to China’s Lackluster Stimulus Measures: Will a ‘Big Move’ Follow?
14.10.2024
Chinese investors have been left wanting more from the latest stimulus measures announced by authorities. Analysts are attempting to explain the reasons behind China’s lack of deeper action to stimulate its economy and how this might affect the Asian giant’s commercial partners....
Stablecoin Liquidity Surges, JPMorgan Predicts Q4 Gains, and More — Week in Review
13.10.2024
In September 2024, stablecoin liquidity hit record highs. Meanwhile, JPMorgan analysts predicted further Bitcoin gains, citing October’s historical “Uptober” trend. The FBI made headlines by charging 18 individuals involved in crypto fraud after setting up a fake crypto...
The Global Liquidity Cycle and Its Implications for Crypto
13.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s newsletter, Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished, The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Liquidity Rising The global liquidity cycle has come...
US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low
13.10.2024
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share...
Bitcoin Takes Another Shot at $63.5K as China's Vague Fiscal Stimulus Deters Capital Shift
12.10.2024
China's highly-anticipated fiscal stimulus announcement fell short of expectations, reducing the likelihood of capital flows into Chinese equities
Bitcoin Bounces 7% Above $63K as Crypto Traders Eye China Stimulus Statement
11.10.2024
BRICS Nations Set for 4.4% Growth in 2024-2025, Outpacing G7 Economies
11.10.2024
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has emphasized the rising influence of BRICS nations during a recent event, noting their projected economic growth of 4.4% in 2024-2025, compared to 1.7% for G7 countries. Siluanov highlighted BRICS’ growing share of global GDP, now at 36.7%, and...
Trump-Themed PoliFi Tokens Buck Bitcoin Downtrend as China Stimulus Hopes Return
11.10.2024
Trump's odds of winning the U.S. presidential election have surged to a more than two-month high. Plus, the market is stagnant despite hopes of another round of stimulus in China
USDT Faces Downward Pressure as Investors Pivot to Stocks in China
10.10.2024
USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has marginally lost its peg to the U.S. dollar, trading at less than $1 since September 30. Analysts believe this is a byproduct of large outflows from China as crypto investors turn to the national stock market to participate in the bull...
BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin
10.10.2024
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not impose political conditions like the EU, stressing cooperation based on respect...
Bitcoin Dips Below $61K, Ether Slips 3% as Some PlusToken China Ponzi-Related Coins Moved to Exchanges
9.10.2024
One observer noted 7,000 PlusToken-related ETH transferred to crypto exchanges on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential selling pressure
Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025
9.10.2024
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025
Bitcoin Trapped Between 50 and 200-Day Averages as Bond Market Volatility Spikes, China Stocks Slide
9.10.2024
The MOVE index, which measures expected volatility in U.S. Treasury notes, spiked to the highest since January, hinting at tighter financial conditions ahead
China Strengthens Russia Partnership via BRICS and SCO Cooperation
9.10.2024
China has reaffirmed its commitment to closer relations with Russia through major international platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). At an event celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, State Councilor Shen Yiqin emphasized China’s readiness to bolster...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as China's Stimulus Plans Disappoint
8.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets