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99Bitcoins Exclusive: Zodia Markets Co-founder Nick Philpott Says, “If you wait for the regulator, you’ll have no innovation at all”

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Nick Philpott, Co-founder of Zodia Markets – a digital asset trading business that has a strong backing from traditional financial giants like the British Bank, Standard Chartered Bank – has a controversial take on the need of regulatory clarity. Speaking during the Nordic Blockchain Association on 17 June 2025 he said that most regulations just … Read more

Fairmint Urges the SEC to Adopt Blockchain Framework for Private Equity Markets

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In a bid to modernise the private equity markets, Fairmint, an on-chain securities platform, has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt blockchain framework-based regulatory protocols. On 16 June 2025, Fairmint submitted a detailed seven-point proposal to the SEC’s crypto task force, highlighting the numerous ways in which technology based on a … Read more

Dow gains 214 points, markets end higher as strong labor data eases tariff concerns

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US markets close green as Trump tariff drama muddies outlook

U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected labor data and optimism around potential U.S.-China trade talks, which helped offset economic growth warnings from the OECD.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 214 points, or 0.51%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.58%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed, rising 0.81%, powered by a rally in chip stocks led … Read more

US markets close green as Trump tariff drama muddies outlook

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US markets close green as Trump tariff drama muddies outlook

U.S. stocks rose Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, after Nvidia’s strong first-quarter earnings lifted sentiment.  However, gains were tempered by renewed uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy following conflicting court decisions. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also climbed 0.39%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 127 points, or 0.3%, despite a 3.4% … Read more

Top 3 Internet Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2025

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Visual representation of Internet Capital Markets trends including AI, tokenized fundraising, and social media integration

1. Tokenized Fundraising Tokenized fundraising allows anyone to raise money through digital tokens. Unlike traditional finance, where only approved companies can raise funds, ICM gives everyone a chance to launch their idea. No bank approvals, no long legal steps. Just a token and a story. In traditional finance, raising funds includes: Strict legal checks Official … Read more

Crypto Markets Lose $1 Trillion as U.S. Tariff Tensions Spark Global Sell-Off

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The crypto market just took a punch to the gut, hard. A whopping $1 trillion in market cap vanished in a flash as the latest round of U.S. tariff announcements sent shockwaves through both traditional and digital markets. And no, this crypto crash wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. Bitcoin dropped below the $80,000 line as … Read more

Revenge of the EuroPoor? EU Markets Today Retaliate to Crush US Crypto Coins

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Revenge of the EuroPoor? EU Markets Today Retaliate to Crush US Crypto Coins

The EU Markets today saw President Donald Trump fulfill his “Liberation Day” tariff hammer that sent ripples through global markets. The move punches through alliances, targeting not just rivals but close partners like the EU, Japan, and South Korea. I was expecting markets to slide closer to 7% circuit-breaker territory, but I think markets are … Read more

TRUMP Memecoin Craters As White House Tariff Announcements Batter the Crypto and Stock Markets

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TRUMP Memecoin Craters As White House Tariff Announcements Batter the Crypto and Stock Markets

The value of President Donald Trump’s controversial memecoin has cratered following the rollout of the White House’s new tariffs. Official Trump (TRUMP) is trading at $9.03 at time of writing and is down more than 13% in the past 24 hours. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that slapped a 10% baseline tariff on … Read more

Bitcoin Pulls Back With Markets Nervous Ahead of Fed Meeting Results

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Bitcoin Pulls Back With Markets Nervous Ahead of Fed Meeting Results

Introduction The recent downturn in Bitcoin (BTC) prices has created anxiety in the cryptocurrency market, especially as traders and investors await the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming interest rate decision. It is well-documented that macroeconomic events, particularly Federal Reserve meetings, play a significant role in shaping the price movements of risk assets such as Bitcoin. While some … Read more

How Blockchain is Changing Fixed-Income Markets

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Crypto bonds blockchain technology transforming finance

What are Crypto Bonds? Crypto bonds are digitally issued and blockchain-managed bonds. They contrast with the more traditional forms of bonds that rely on intermediaries, such as clearinghouses and banks, to issue them. Crypto bonds address the processes through smart contracts. This minimizes associated costs, speeds up transactions, and maximizes security. They can be issued … Read more