ECB Slashes Rates Again—While the Fed Stands Frozen
The European Central Bank (ECB) trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, June 5, 2025, reducing the deposit rate from 2.25% to 2.0%. In contrast, the…
US-Mexico Transfers Accelerated by XDC-Bitso Blockchain Rail
In a strategic move to overhaul U.S.-Mexico remittance flows, XDC Network has joined forces with Bitso Business to deploy a blockchain-based payment framework designed for rapid, low-cost, and secure cross-border…
US Labor Department Rescinds Biden-Era Crypto Warning for Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has rescinded its 2022 guidance that warned fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” when considering cryptocurrencies for 401(k) retirement plans. Crypto Gets a Policy Boost as…
Markets Slide as Trump Targets EU and iPhones With Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s latest tariff proposal has thrown financial markets into a tailspin, sparking a sharp slide in major U.S. stock indexes. EU Retaliation Looms as Trump Issues Tariff Ultimatum…
China Reduces US Treasury Holdings Amid Trade War Escalation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed that China reduced its exposure to U.S. debt in March, selling close to $19 billion in Treasuries. This reduction was recorded in March…
Bond Vigilantes Return: Rising Yields Fuel Recession Fears
Rising U.S. Treasury bond yields are fueling fears of tighter financial conditions, and potential recession risks as global markets grapple with heightened volatility. Flight to Safety or Prelude to Panic?…
Bitcoin Hits $100K, A Royal BTC Drain, and More — Week in Review
Bitcoin hits $100K as institutional money pours in, a royal bitcoin drain, two U.S. States Enact Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review…
Crypto.com Expands US Presence With New DC Office Amid Trump’s Regulatory Shifts
Crypto.com announced plans Wednesday to establish a North America regional office in Washington, D.C., signaling a strategic push to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers. New Crypto.com Office Near White House…
Left-Leaning Lobby Group Claims Trump’s Executive Order Paved Way for His Own $2.9B Crypto Boom
President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures have added an estimated $2.9 billion to his wealth in six months, according to an April 23 report by the left-leaning State Democracy Defenders Fund.…
Senator Rand Paul Pushes Colleagues to Rein In White House Tariff Powers
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is pressing Congress to reclaim its taxing authority, arguing that President Donald Trump’s reliance on emergency powers to impose tariffs on dozens of countries violates both…