Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers the Pentagon needs $80B covering Iran war costs and non-defense spending. With U.S. debt approaching $39T, every supplement…
JPMorgan puts Bitcoin's all-in production cost at $78,000. BTC has traded ~19% below that for five straight months. Public miners sold a record 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026. The network's…
The petrodollar forced the world to hold dollars to buy oil. It's visibly fraying now. Here's how it actually works, why it's lasted 50 years, where it's cracking, and why a BRICS…
Macro analyst Luke Gromen on why China's rare-earth leverage quietly removed the military deterrent behind the dollar order, why he thinks gold has overtaken the Treasury bond as t…
Energy economist Anas Alhajji makes the strongest case against the de-dollarization story: BRICS is a paper tiger, the petrodollar is here to stay, and the Gulf trip deepened dolla…
Macro analyst Lyn Alden on why reserve-currency status quietly costs the US its industrial base, why there's more inflexible demand for dollars than there are dollars to repudiate,…
Don't be afraid to admit it; bitcoin competes with the dollar as a currency.
GameStop is reportedly considering investing in Bitcoin, sparking speculation after CEO Ryan Cohen’s meeting with Michael Saylor and triggering a surge in GME stock price.
President Trump’s executive order embraces Bitcoin, bans CBDCs, and establishes a working group to explore a strategic digital asset reserve.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned the FDIC and U.S. Marshals over alleged digital asset oversight misconduct and rushed Bitcoin sales.
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is set to lead the Senate’s new digital assets subcommittee, a pivotal step toward shaping Bitcoin legislation and fostering innovation in the U.S.…
The Federal Reserve plans fewer rate cuts in 2025, citing inflation risks and uncertainty over President-elect Trump’s proposed policies, as revealed in December meeting minutes.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded El Salvador's credit rating to B- following a $1.4 billion IMF loan agreement, citing reduced financing needs and progress in fiscal reforms.
MicroStrategy boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 447,470 BTC with a $101M purchase and unveils plans to raise $2B through a preferred stock offering for further acquisitions.
MicroStrategy’s $209 million Bitcoin purchase and pro-Bitcoin strategy drive stock volatility, solidifying its role as a major player in the Bitcoin and tech industries.
Morgan Stanley’s E-Trade is reportedly exploring direct Bitcoin trading services.
The IRS has postponed new cryptocurrency tax reporting requirements to January 1, 2026, providing brokers more time to adapt to regulations.
Tether has bolstered its Bitcoin reserve with a $700 million transfer, bringing its total holdings to 82,983 BTC.
KULR Technology Group has launched a Bitcoin treasury strategy with a $21 million investment.
Bitwise and Strive Financial have filed for Bitcoin-linked ETFs, highlighting a growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption.
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