Declassified documents link U.S. bioweapons programs to the Lyme disease epidemic. 282,800 radioactive ticks released across Virginia. Plum Island just 13 miles from Lyme, CT. Plus Strike BLOC, Keonne Rodriguez from prison, and Robert Maxwell's destruction of science.
When frontier AI models choose their own money, 79.1% pick Bitcoin for long-term storage. Plus: CFTC fast-tracks perpetual futures, Kraken secures first-ever crypto Fed master account, and the Strait of Hormuz insurance freeze threatens 20% of global energy.
Qatar's LNG halt after Iranian drone strikes threatens 21% of global helium supply. China imports 95% of its helium, with 90% from Qatar. The US controls 51% of remaining reserves. A non-substitutable input to chip fabrication just became a geopolitical weapon.
The US launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Oil spiked 10%, $358M in crypto was liquidated, and BTC posted its 5th red month. But Bitcoin recovered from the strike dump within hours.
A Vanderbilt study finds tough prosecutors cut young male mortality by 6.6%. Plus: Bitcoin ETFs buy $506M in one day, Citi confirms Bitcoin integration, MSTR hits highest short interest ever, and Iran panic-loads oil tankers.
A federal lawsuit alleges Jane Street suppressed Bitcoin prices through systematic 10 AM trades. Since the filing, BTC surged 10% and "How to Buy Bitcoin" searches hit a 5-year high.
Tech giants are spending $610B on AI infrastructure. Bitcoin dropped below $65K with Fear and Greed at 5. Plus: a KYC company exposed 1 billion records, and Anthropic just cratered the cybersecurity sector.
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs 6-3. Bitcoin dropped below $65K with $230M in liquidations. Plus: a scenario where AI bullishness is actually bearish for the economy.
Declassified documents link U.S. bioweapons programs to the Lyme disease epidemic. 282,800 radioactive ticks released across Virginia. Plum Island just 13 miles from Lyme, CT. Plus Strike BLOC, Keonne Rodriguez from prison, and Robert Maxwell's destruction of science.
When frontier AI models choose their own money, 79.1% pick Bitcoin for long-term storage. Plus: CFTC fast-tracks perpetual futures, Kraken secures first-ever crypto Fed master account, and the Strait of Hormuz insurance freeze threatens 20% of global energy.
Qatar's LNG halt after Iranian drone strikes threatens 21% of global helium supply. China imports 95% of its helium, with 90% from Qatar. The US controls 51% of remaining reserves. A non-substitutable input to chip fabrication just became a geopolitical weapon.
The US launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Oil spiked 10%, $358M in crypto was liquidated, and BTC posted its 5th red month. But Bitcoin recovered from the strike dump within hours.
A Vanderbilt study finds tough prosecutors cut young male mortality by 6.6%. Plus: Bitcoin ETFs buy $506M in one day, Citi confirms Bitcoin integration, MSTR hits highest short interest ever, and Iran panic-loads oil tankers.
A federal lawsuit alleges Jane Street suppressed Bitcoin prices through systematic 10 AM trades. Since the filing, BTC surged 10% and "How to Buy Bitcoin" searches hit a 5-year high.
Tech giants are spending $610B on AI infrastructure. Bitcoin dropped below $65K with Fear and Greed at 5. Plus: a KYC company exposed 1 billion records, and Anthropic just cratered the cybersecurity sector.
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs 6-3. Bitcoin dropped below $65K with $230M in liquidations. Plus: a scenario where AI bullishness is actually bearish for the economy.
A Japanese toilet maker and an MSG company control the most critical chokepoints in AI infrastructure. Plus: stealth inflation in your wallet, boomers hoarding 73.7% of wealth, and why Bitcoin is the only incorruptible blockchain.
Security researchers exposed 53MB of source code revealing how KYC provider Persona and OpenAI built a surveillance machine that screens millions with facial recognition and files reports directly with FinCEN.
The AI arms race broke the global semiconductor supply chain. SK Hynix and Samsung are sold out through 2026, Sony delayed the PS6, and hyperscalers are hoarding capacity — with ripple effects hitting everything from consumer electronics to Bitcoin mining ASICs.
Q4 2025 banking data: US banks expanding loans into deteriorating credit while changing modification rules to mask the damage. Plus AI tutoring, Simplicity on Bitcoin, Epstein files, and LTH capitulation.
The economic health of a nation can often be gauged by examining a variety of interconnected indicators. In the United States, a synthesis of lending standards, commercial lending, and employment trends provides a composite view of the economy's trajectory.
In this episode of The Last Trade, Gary Brode joins Marty, Jesse and Michael to cover a broad range of economic and financial topics, responding critically to Jason Calacanis's optimistic view on the economy, as presented on the All-In podcast.
