Deflation, Concerns of Risk Assets & SEC Trouble for Cryptos
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This week's financial digest explores the global markets' adjustment to the mantra of "higher for longer" interest rates, amid robust US economic data challenging rate cut expectations. The focus shifts to hedge funds' windfall from catastrophe bonds and the USD's resurgence to pre-Fed pivot levels
Multi-Factor Dangers of Crypto's Billion-Dollar "Restaking" Bet
Restaking is drawing significant attention, with platforms like EigenLayer drawing over $3 billion in ETH and token derivatives from speculators, alongside millions from investors chasing early adopter airdrops. However, the resurgence of speculative investment chasing high rewards raises concerns.
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Coinbase Pushes US Appeals Court to Rule Crypto Trades Aren't Securities
Coinbase urges US Appeals Court to clarify if crypto trades are securities, citing the Howey test and key implications for the industry
Tornado Cash Sanctions Reversed in Landmark Ruling
The ruling marks a significant victory for the crypto community, which has long debated the fairness and legality of the sanctions.