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
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
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
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
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
1. Seagate Hard Drives Recycled from Chia Farms Raise Concerns An investigation by German news outlet Heise uncovered a rise in complaints about Seagate hard drives sold as new. Customers claim these drives are used, likely from Chia crypto farms in China. Heise suspects unofficial resellers are behind these sales. Seagate clarified that its official … Read more