Warnings of eroding U.S. credibility and accelerating de-dollarization are intensifying fears of a harsher economic path marked by rising debt, higher interest rates, persistent inflation, and an elevated risk of recession. Gold Surge Signals Dollar Weakness, Inflation Fears Heightened geopolitical tensions and currency concerns are intensifying focus on gold as a signal of shifting economic
Bitcoin’s first-quarter slump capped an unusual run: nearly six months of underperformance against U.S. equities, a stretch that has no precedent. “That’s never happened,” said Mark Connors, founder of Risk Dimensions, pointing to data showing bitcoin lagging stocks consistently since early October. The trend has raised fresh questions about whether the asset is behaving more
DOL plan to let 401(k)s hold crypto and private funds could unlock trillions in new demand while triggering sharp warnings over fees, volatility and risk. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed new rules that would allow 401(k) retirement plans to invest in alternative assets ranging from private equity and private credit to cryptocurrencies,
Arizona’s much-talked-about Bitcoin reserve is now on the verge of a final vote, according to a recent update. Its goal is to establish a state-level stockpile of cryptocurrency in order to diversify the state’s treasury. The state would hold major cryptocurrencies of the likes of Bitcoin and XRP that were seized by law enforcement instead
Ant Group bought a 50.55% stake in Hong Kong broker Yau Choy Securities for about $360M, reshaping its board as it quietly positions for a local stablecoin license. Ant Group has completed its acquisition of Hong Kong-listed Yau Choy Securities, taking a 50.55% controlling stake in what local markets dub a “stablecoin concept” stock for
Popular economist and global strategist Peter Schiff has criticized Strategy for its recently launched advertisement campaign promoting the STRC stock. Schiff claims the ad has deliberately misleading promotional content that could expose Strategy to legal liability. Is Peter Schiff protecting Strategy? On Monday, March 30, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor posted the ad on his official
Circle has joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator, adding a new system for private $USDC-based payment. The move strengthens Circle’s position in both governance and structure within the network. It also aligns with the launch of USDCx, a $USDC-backed stablecoin intended for institutional use. The roll out will be the first time a
Plume, a blockchain focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has launched what it calls the first payroll pilot using a tokenized money market fund, enabling employees to convert part of their salaries into yield-bearing fund shares without interacting with crypto exchanges or moving funds onchain manually. The pilot pairs Plume’s onchain infrastructure with Toku’s stablecoin payroll
Aztec Network has launched its Alpha Network, delivering what it says is the first Ethereum Layer 2 with a complete execution environment for private smart contracts. The upgrade, which followed a unanimous community governance vote, builds on the Ignition Chain that went live in November 2025 as the coordination layer for decentralized sequencing and block
Former a16z crypto investor Sam Broner has raised $10 million to launch The Better Money Company, a startup aiming to become a clearinghouse for U.S. dollar stablecoins in the wake of America’s new federal GENIUS Act regime. Broner co-founded the company in November with college friend Adam Zuckerman, a former Latham & Watkins attorney who