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Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined
25.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets.With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line is blurring” between traditional...
If Trump fired Powell, what would happen to crypto?
25.4.2025
Recent months have seen the ebb and flow of a certain pattern: US President Donald Trump will take some objectively harmful action to the US economy, and the markets will crash. Seeing this, Trump turns to Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, and demands he lower the Fed Funds Rate —...
Nigerian court green lights arrest for six CBEX promoters — Report
25.4.2025
A high court in Nigeria has reportedly granted the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to arrest six individuals who were allegedly involved in investment fraud at a cryptocurrency exchange.According to an April 24 report from Nigerian news outlet...
Ethical finance must guide crypto’s evolution
25.4.2025
Opinion by: Daniel Ahmed, co-founder of Fasset and founding member of the Own FoundationCrypto was born from a vision to decentralize power, democratize finance and build systems where equity prevails over exploitation. Somewhere along the way, however, the movement lost its moral compass....
Cathie Wood Blasts Trump’s Tariffs, but Remains Optimistic About Innovation
25.4.2025
The CEO and founder of Ark Invest criticized the president’s controversial trade policies, saying that Trump’s tariffs “have created turbulent times.” Ark CEO Slams Trump’s Tariffs, but Remains Bullish on Innovation Cathie Wood, CEO, chief investment officer, and founder of Ark Invest,...
Could Easing Tariffs Spark a Lasting Thaw Between Washington and Beijing?
23.4.2025
As of April 23, 2025, relations between China and the U.S. remain fraught, dominated by an intensifying trade war and deep diplomatic discord. But this week, U.S. President Trump told reporters that tariffs on China would drop “substantially,” sparking a notable lift in equity and crypto markets....
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts as US Tariffs Lead to Significant Economic Downgrade
23.4.2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecasts for 2025, projecting an increase of just 2.8%, down from a previous estimate of 3.3%. This downgrade is primarily attributed to rising tariffs and heightened uncertainty in international trade, which are expected...
Over 1,300 Economists Condemn Trump’s Tariffs as Economic Folly
21.4.2025
A coalition of over 1,300 economists—including Nobel laureates and former policymakers—has publicly denounced the Trump administration’s 2025 tariff policies as reckless, harmful, and historically misguided. Trump’s Tariffs Face Elite Academic Rebuke In a sweeping condemnation of U.S. trade policy...
A Major Retro Handheld Maker Just Stopped All U.S. Shipments Over Tariffs
21.4.2025
A flood of well-made, affordable gaming handhelds out of China has made the last few years a great time to be a retro enthusiast. Many of them are made by Anbernic, which offers everything from $50 Game Boy-style throwbacks to higher-end modern Android-powered handhelds. Or at least it used...
Goldman Sachs Flags Major Dollar Slide as Tariffs Hit US Growth and Trust
21.4.2025
Goldman Sachs warns the dollar is set to tumble as aggressive tariffs and slowing U.S. growth erode investor confidence and threaten its long-held global dominance. Goldman Sachs Sees Dollar Losing Ground Fast With Tariffs and Growth Stalling Out Growing concerns over U.S. trade strategy and...
Tariffs, explained: How they work and why they matter
19.4.2025
What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods by a government or a supranational union. Occasionally, tariffs can be applied to exports as well. They generate government revenue and serve as a trade regulation tool, often to shield domestic...
Tariffs, explained: How they work and why they matter
19.4.2025
What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods by a government or a supranational union. Occasionally, tariffs can be applied to exports as well. They generate government revenue and serve as a trade regulation tool, often to shield domestic...
Lyn Alden lowers Bitcoin forecast after ‘tariff kerfuffle,’ eyes liquidity
19.4.2025
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in February.“Before all this tariff kerfuffle, I would have had a higher...
Lyn Alden lowers Bitcoin forecast after ‘tariff kerfuffle,’ eyes liquidity
19.4.2025
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in February.“Before all this tariff kerfuffle, I would have had a higher...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Go Live April 24, Peripheral Prices Likely To Increase
18.4.2025
Nintendo has officially announced the date for U.S. pre-orders of the Switch 2, after a last-minute delay following the tariff turmoil of the last few weeks. While most of the rest of the world has been adding the console to their shopping baskets, North America has been unable to after Nintendo...
Von der Leyen: Global Tensions and Tariffs Reshape World Order, Diminishing Western Influence
18.4.2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns that global tensions, tariffs, and wars are reshaping the world order, with the West no longer holding its former influence. She highlights the U.S.-China power struggle and Putin’s ambitions as key disruptors, calling for the EU to take...
BRICS Poised for Explosive Growth as US Tariffs Push Nations Away, Expert Says
18.4.2025
Surging BRICS momentum is supercharged by escalating U.S. tariffs, driving emerging economies to abandon Western dominance and embrace a bold new multilateral power structure, a Russian expert says. BRICS Rising Fast With African and Asian Giants Turning Away From US Dominance Ekaterina Arapova...
Trade War: Tit-for-Tat Tariffs Show Limits of Unilateral Action, Web3 Leaders Say
18.4.2025
Web3 experts emphasize that the ongoing trade war, while presenting challenges, can also act as a catalyst for innovation within the blockchain space. However, they argue that fostering a mindset of global unity can help mitigate the divisive effects of trade wars. Decentralized Governance...
Sony Increases PS Plus Price In 20+ Countries Following PS5 Price Hike
17.4.2025
Sony has increased the price of PlayStation Plus, the company’s multi-tiered online subscription service, in over 20 countries including Canada, Australia, and Mexico. This comes after some of these same countries saw a price hike on PS5 consoles. Read more
Gold Laughs off Tariffs and the Dollar, Reaches New All-Time High
17.4.2025
Gold has achieved a new high once again, with its futures contract prices surpassing $3,350 this Wednesday. The precious metal remains one of the best investments this year, as turmoil in international markets and tariffs have driven investors to seek refuge in hard assets. Gold Keeps Climbing...