Bitcoin

Japan’s rate hike ends the ‘free money’ era and puts Bitcoin on notice

The Bank of Japan tightened policy on Dec. 18, lifting its benchmark rate to 0.75%, the highest since 1995. Governor Kazuo Ueda framed the move as a formal break with the “ultra-accommodative” regime that has helped fuel global risk-taking for decades. Following the news, Bitcoin was little changed near $87,800, but the calm surface belies […]
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Cryptocurrency
19 Dec 2025

Crypto index ETFs will dominate 2026 because the SEC is about to break the single-asset model

US spot crypto ETFs have attracted more than $70 billion in net inflows since January 2024, making traditional financial investment vehicles the primary entry point for new money into the emerging industry. That surge, driven by products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more recently Solana and XRP, has validated the industry’s view that many investors […]
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Cryptocurrency
19 Dec 2025

Record $300B stablecoin liquidity ready to fund Bitcoin and Ethereum purchases

The stablecoin market has crossed a landmark $300 billion capitalization, reflecting its growing role as the connective tissue between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. This milestone reflects heightened investor demand and the diversification of stablecoin models, which range from fiat-backed giants to yield-bearing challengers. Tether’s USDT continues to dominate with a market share of […]
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Cryptocurrency
3 Oct 2025

Bitcoin above $120k: Here’s 3 data points bulls must watch next

Bitcoin price is back above $120,000, and the market has clean data to read instead of just vibes. Spot pushed through the important $120,000 level on Oct. 2 with a close near $120,606 after a +5.5% climb from Sept. 29, and it’s holding the level today even with a small give-back. The spike in spot […]
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Cryptocurrency
3 Oct 2025

With the Treasury General Account refill almost done, ‘up only can resume’: Arthur Hayes

Crypto markets have been somewhat muted as the U.S. Treasury drained liquidity from the system. But as it approaches completing its Treasury General Account (TGA) refill, something the former BitMEX CEO, Arthur Hayes, called a “liquidity drain,” the “up only” trajectory can get back on track. The TGA is basically the government’s checking account at […]
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Cryptocurrency
20 Sep 2025

Crisis crossroads: Japan’s debt reckoning and the global economic warning

Japan’s financial markets are sending out a warning siren, not just for Tokyo, but for the rest of the world. The Bank of Japan (BOJ), once famous for almost endless money printing, is taking the first steps toward unwinding its massive interventions. In short, Japan’s debt dilemma is coming to a head. This week, the […]
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Cryptocurrency
20 Sep 2025

According to Adam Livingston, you have 5 years to stack Bitcoin before AI takes your soul

Are you paying attention? If Adam Livingston, author of The Bitcoin Age and The Great Harvest, is right, the most urgent countdown of your life is already underway. According to Livingston, AI isn’t just another in a long line of technological upgrades; it’s poised to systematically replace human economic value. You have the next five […]
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Cryptocurrency
20 Sep 2025

Why Morgan Stanley’s revised 60/20/20 portfolio is a wake-up call for investors

Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer, Mike Wilson, has upended conventional wisdom surrounding the classic 60/40 portfolio, advocating instead for a 60/20/20 mix. Gold now joins bonds as a direct allocation for investors seeking resilience in a time of inflation and market volatility. A new framework from Morgan Stanley Instead of relying solely on bonds to […]
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Cryptocurrency
20 Sep 2025