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Bitcoin Wobbles Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Trump's Tariffs

Bitcoin Wobbles Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Trump's Tariffs

Bitcoin had a rough period, as it dropped below the $100k. This decline came on the heels of former US President Donald Trump’s February 2 announcement of import tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. This drop was in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, adding to...

Bitcoin's Allure for Corporate Treasuries: Opportunity or Economic Earthquake?

Bitcoin's Allure for Corporate Treasuries: Opportunity or Economic Earthquake?

Along similar lines, corporate treasuries are starting to view Bitcoin as an attractive investment. The increasing price and its emerging role as an inflation and recession hedge are fueling this interest. André Dragosch, the new Head of Research for Bitwise in Europe, anticipates a big increase in corporate treasury adoption...

Bitcoin Plummets Amid Geopolitical Tensions and FOMC Concerns

Bitcoin Plummets Amid Geopolitical Tensions and FOMC Concerns

Bitcoin’s price is in a period of extreme volatility and downward movement at this time. This volatility is mainly due to increasing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as speculation around the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Over the last few days, Bitcoin’s price has been...

Middle East Crypto Crash: Fear Grips Market, But Is It Justified?

Middle East Crypto Crash: Fear Grips Market, But Is It Justified?

Okay, let's talk frankly. Crypto market responding to Middle East conflict like a 3-year-old who just accidentally dropped their ice cream. Is it messy? Yes. Is it the end of the world? Absolutely not. Now we’re watching headlines yell about a “crypto crash” caused by rising geopolitical concerns. But before...

AVAX Plunge: Middle East Fears Expose Crypto's Hidden Flaw

AVAX Plunge: Middle East Fears Expose Crypto's Hidden Flaw

The market is pointing the blame at geopolitical uncertainty, as the headlines yell “Middle East tensions!” and blame the recent 13% drop for AVAX. Sure, that's part of the story. If we’re being real with each other. To blame the Iran-Israel skirmishes for all of this is akin to blaming...

Crypto's Tightrope: Global Policy vs. The Human Cost of Regulation

Crypto's Tightrope: Global Policy vs. The Human Cost of Regulation

Bitcoin flirts with its all-time high. Equity markets surge. Hubbis partners with Independent Reserve. Headlines scream about crypto's continued rise, but beneath the surface, a quieter, more insidious story unfolds: the tightening grip of global crypto policy and its very real human cost.Come with us as we celebrate the wonderful...

Beyond the Hype: Crypto VC Funding's Real Impact on Main Street

Beyond the Hype: Crypto VC Funding's Real Impact on Main Street

Well, we have all these huge crypto rounds—a $300 million funding round, a $400 million funding round. Hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars pouring into DeFi apps, web3 entertainment protocols—and even… Dogecoin applications? And, it’s tempting to get caught up in the hype. When you read these statistics, it’s...

The Human Cost of Ignoring Stablecoin Yields It's Not Just About Returns

The Human Cost of Ignoring Stablecoin Yields It's Not Just About Returns

Let's be blunt: Stashing your money under a digital mattress – holding stablecoins without generating yield – is not only financially irresponsible, it's morally questionable in today's world. I know, fighting talk, but stick with me. We're not just talking about missed opportunities; we're talking about real people, real struggles,...

Beyond the Hype: Real Reasons Crypto's Surge Mirrors 2020 Fears

Beyond the Hype: Real Reasons Crypto's Surge Mirrors 2020 Fears

The crypto market's back, baby! We're seeing headlines about Bitcoin hitting new highs, altcoins surging, and the overall market cap flirting with levels we haven't seen in months. Before you start going out and trying to hire the next Elon Musk, thinking you’re going to get rich overnight, let’s pump...

Tariff Tides How Trade Policies Could Steer Crypto Fortunes

Tariff Tides How Trade Policies Could Steer Crypto Fortunes

The cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly changing, still reeling from global economic policies and crystallizing ties to traditional financial markets. Since January 2024, spot Bitcoin ETFs have turned the tables. For better or worse, cryptocurrencies have begun to act more like traditional assets, in particular tech darlings of the stock market....

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