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ECB President Lagarde Warns of ‘Major Disaster’ If US Defaults on Debt Obligations
18.4.2023
There is a lot of discussion lately about the U.S. government’s debt ceiling and whether Congress will act before defaulting. In a recent interview, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said she is confident the U.S. can maintain its debt obligations. However...
Economist and Political Scientist Refute Claims of US Dollar’s Demise Despite Trend of De-Dollarization News
17.4.2023
This year, there has been a flurry of news reports and opinion editorials discussing an alleged de-dollarization trend amid a wave of disclosures associated with the BRICS bloc. In a recent article, the American political scientist and author Ian Bremmer insisted that claims of the U.S. dollar...
Zambia’s crypto regulation tests to be wrapped by June: Report
13.4.2023
According to Zambia’s tech minister, Felix Mutati, the country needs digital identities and other necessary digital infrastructures before it introduces crypto
Market Analyst Heralds the Collapse of ‘Everything,’ Calls for Hedging in Gold and Silver Before There Isn’t Any Left
5.4.2023
Egon von Greyerz, market analyst and founder of Matterhorn Asset Management, is predicting the collapse of the central bank system in the next few years due to an increasing issuance of currency and debt. Von Greyerz states that in the face of an economy with no buyers, the only hedge will...
Report: Zambian Currency Poised for First Quarterly Decline Since 2020
4.4.2023
The Zambian kwacha, one of the best-performing currencies in 2022, is now expected to see its first quarterly decline in nearly two years. The Zambian leader Hakainde Hichilema claimed that stalled debt restructuring negotiations are adding to pressure against the local currency. Zambia’s...
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Says He Was Wrong to Advise Selling; Congratulates ‘BTFD Generation’
2.4.2023
Famed “Big Short” investor Michael Burry tweeted Thursday, telling his 1.4 million followers, “I was wrong to say sell.” The tweet follows Burry’s warning for months that the U.S. was headed for an “extended multi-year recession” and his decision to dump...
Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance to 4 EH/s
29.3.2023
Fourth-quarter revenue of $23.4 million was driven mainly by selling energy to the power grid rather than crypto mining
How to financially prepare for a recession
29.3.2023
To stay recession-proof, build an emergency fund, cut expenses, diversify investments, pay off debt and enhance your skills
Experts Predict More Bank Failures in the US Following Interest Rate Hike and Unsettled Banking Crisis
27.3.2023
After the recent bank collapses in the U.S., a number of people believe that more failures are coming following the Federal Reserve’s increase of the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps). American journalist Charles Gasparino insists that Wall Street’s “low-rate”...
What is fiscal policy, and why does it matter?
25.3.2023
Fiscal policy shapes economies through government spending, taxation and borrowing
Blockchain-Based Debt Protocol Obligate Records First Bond Issuance on Polygon Network
22.3.2023
Swiss commodities trading firm Muff Trading AG issued corporate bonds using Obligate’s decentralized finance platform, which is set to open to the public on 27 March
FTX Debtors Reveal $6.8 Billion Hole in Balance Sheet Amidst Financial Discrepancies and Payments to Insiders
18.3.2023
According to a presentation recently submitted by the FTX debtors on March 16, Sam Bankman-Fried’s companies had a $6.8 billion hole in their intercompany balance sheet when they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. FTX and its conglomerate of firms have debts of around $11.6 billion...
SVB Financial Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection to ‘Preserve’ Firm’s Value
17.3.2023
On March 17, 2023, SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York. The company stated that it is no longer associated with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...
Roblox Is Being Handed $150 Million By Government After Bank Collapse, Money Isn't Real
13.3.2023
A classic bank run caused Silicon Valley Bank to become the second-largest bank collapse in history. Now the Federal Reserve is promising a bailout for all of its customers, which includes everyone from small startups to major tech industry players. Roblox, the social media platform where millions...
5 basic principles of finance you should know
10.3.2023
Discover the five basic principles of finance to improve your financial literacy, including, time value of money, risk management, compounding and more
Expert Warns of Possible Deflationary Depression as Money Supply Contracts: ‘Pay Attention to QT and the Money Supply’
9.3.2023
During the Covid-19 pandemic, central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve loosened fiscal and monetary policy. Now, these same financial institutions are seemingly engaging in quantitative tightening (QT) practices. According to Nick Gerli, CEO and founder of Reventure Consulting, “the...
Securities Platform DEFYCA to Release Tokenized Private Debt Protocol on Avalanche
9.3.2023
DEFYCA’s launch highlights the growing trend of bringing tokenized versions of traditional markets like debt to blockchains
Iron Bank brings out the big gun, holds Alpha Homora’s users’ funds hostage to cover debt
7.3.2023
We have seen the crypto industry and staking services go down in recent months. The time has now come for decentralized finance to feel the burn of the community. This came to light after Iron Bank announced holding back the users’ funds of Alpha Homora. Funds are being held hostages to cover...
Bitcoin price stumbles amid investors’ aversion to risk assets, but there is a silver lining
3.3.2023
Market analyst Charles Edwards says that while there are good reasons to exercise caution, investors’ risk off sentiments and expectation of a recession could be overblown
Spanish Tax Agency Puts Crypto in Its Sights for the Upcoming Tax Season
3.3.2023
The Spanish tax agency has included crypto as part of its new guidelines for this year’s upcoming tax collection season. Apart from boosting the channels for voluntary tax applications, the agency will potentiate the investigation of cryptocurrency in digital payments, including potentially...