Economics
Cipher Mining Expands Texas Footprint With $2.5M Site Purchase
Cipher Mining bolsters its Texas presence by acquiring a new $2.5 million bitcoin mining facility in Cotulla, set to enhance its capacity with 70 MW by 2026.
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
Bullish Bitcoin Outlook: 13F Filings Review
Q1 2024 13F Analysis & Reasons to be Bullish.
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Economics
Contango and Oil Price Drops Expose Deep U.S. Economic Weakness
Recent shifts into contango in the gasoline market and falling oil prices signal significant weaknesses in the U.S. economy.
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Economics
US Economy Hits a Wall: GDP Slashes Growth Projections
The U.S. GDP revision to 1.3% signals an economic slowdown, prompting a potential reassessment of Federal Reserve policies amid recession fears.
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Economics
Australia to Launch Its First Spot Bitcoin ETF Tomorrow
Australia launches its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTB), on the CBOE.
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Economics
Wall Street's Dangerous Bet Lobbying for Less Regulation
Major U.S. banks are using intense lobbying to reduce financial reserves, risking taxpayer protection and increasing their regulatory influence.
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Economics
Washington Ate Your Lunch, Then Blamed Business
Rising U.S. food prices stem from reckless government spending and monetary expansion, despite narratives that blame corporate greed.
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Economics
Japan Spends Record $62 Billion in Unsuccessful Bid to Strengthen Yen
Japan's Finance Ministry spent a record ¥9.8 trillion in a failed effort to stabilize the yen against the dollar.
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Economics
Salesforce Signals Alarm for Businesses Amid Economic Slowdown
Salesforce's revenue miss and stock plunge, alongside Kohl's sales decline, highlight a broader economic downturn driven by cautious spending.
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Economics
Is the Biden Administration Intentionally Weakening the Dollar?
Is the Biden administration strategically weakening the dollar to protect government interests?
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Economics
Biden Is Turning the American Dream of Retirement Into a Nightmare
Someone must pay for trillions of dollars in government spending.
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Economics
U.S. Economic Growth Slows, Q1 GDP Revised Down to 1.3%
U.S. Q1 GDP revised down to 1.3%, signaling a sharp economic slowdown driven by decreased consumer spending.
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Economics
Renters and Owners Living in Separate Economies
A Federal Reserve study exposes how its policies fuel a widening wealth gap, favoring homeowners and leaving renters in the dust.
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Economics
European Commercial Real Estate Faces Severe Market Correction
The European commercial real estate market faces a crisis with increasing bad loans and volatile conditions that could lead to significant global economic disruptions.
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Economics
American Living Standards on the Decline
Despite claims of economic growth, many Americans face declining living standards, with rising costs turning basic convenience into luxury.
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Economics
BlackRock Surpasses Grayscale in Bitcoin Holdings, ETFs Manage 1 Million BTC
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has surpassed Grayscale, with global Bitcoin ETFs now managing over 1 million BTC.
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Economics
Bitfarms Rejects Bid from Riot Platforms as 'Undervalued'
Bitfarms rejects Riot Platforms' $2.30 per share takeover bid as undervaluing its growth potential and future plans.
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Economics
"Buy Now, Pay Later" Could Spell Disaster for the Economy
Rising "Buy Now, Pay Later" usage and declining credit balances signal increasing financial pressures and a potential economic downturn.
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Economics
Biden Pretends Rising Food Prices Are Not a Problem
Groceries cost over 30% more under administration.
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Economics
Bitcoin ETPs Launch on the London Stock Exchange
Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) have begun trading on the London Stock Exchange following approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
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