Fed Governor Stephen Miran has again called for rapid cuts as the October FOMC meeting approaches. This time, he alluded to the rising U.S.-China trade tensions as the reason why they need to move fast on making more Fed rate cuts. The FOMC is expected to cut rates again this month, which could impact the
According to the FED’s latest Beige Book report, no significant change has been observed in economic activities across the country recently. Consumer spending declined slightly, employment levels remained largely stable, but labor demand weakened. Wages rose modestly across all regions, but prices continued to rise due to import costs, spending on services, and tariffs. Three
A week ago, it was reported that Polymarket, a prediction-market protocol, recently hit a $9 billion valuation following a large $2 billion investment. Interestingly, data and analysis shows that a remarkably small fraction of users achieve consistent profits. To rank within the top 0.51% by profit and loss, an individual must realize gains surpassing $1,000.
Bolivia’s Bitcoin mining hash rate grows to 0.29% globally as inflation devalues the national currency. Venezuela’s advanced USDT adoption offers lessons on risk management and corporate financial protocols. Bolivia’s economy is navigating a complex scenario marked by a scarcity of foreign currency. The national currency, the boliviano, faces consistent pressure on its value. Within this
As if crypto trading isn’t already volatile enough, ETF manager Volatility Shares hopes to launch Bitcoin and other digital asset funds that would give investors five times the daily exposure to the asset class. The long list of proposed funds includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs, as well as funds giving amplified exposure to
Laser Digital, the digital-assets arm of Nomura Group, said today it has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to tokenize its global flagship Laser Carry Fund (LCF) under VARA’s pilot ARVA Framework. The approval clears the way for Laser Digital to issue Tokenized LCFs (TLCF), institutional-grade tokens that give professional and
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite inching higher amid major banks’ earnings and fresh bets on further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Summary Wall Street was upbeat as investors cheered banks earnings and anticipated interest rate cuts. Despite U.S.-China trade tensions, stocks
Sony’s banking division has filed to acquire a national banking charter that would allow its subsidiary, Connectia Trust, to engage in “certain specified activities involving cryptocurrency,” according to the company’s application. The application from Sony Bank says the company intends for its new trust to issue U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins, maintain the corresponding reserve assets, and
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Beyond the near-term sector rotation, one group continues to stand apart on a year-to-date basis: Bitcoin Miners, up 150.32% YTD. That outpaces Crypto Equities at 16.13% and leaves BTC itself, up just 1.05%, far behind. This miner outperformance reflects a structural shift
TL;DR Arthur Hayes interprets Jerome Powell’s latest speech as a clear signal that quantitative tightening has concluded, paving the way for renewed monetary expansion. He believes this environment will boost liquidity, favoring Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Hayes emphasizes that easier monetary conditions increase appetite for risk, positioning digital assets as key beneficiaries of a potential