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2023 Hangover Entails A Terrible Start For Markets Since 2003
Wall Street has a rough start to the year, Bitcoin slips, and China's Zhongzhi Enterprise Group bankruptcy heightens anxiety whilst the USD remains strong
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Fed Tells Markets - No Rate Cut in March, Deal With It
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.
Important Arbitrage Trade Closes in the Spot Bitcoin ETF Era
The launch of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US has led to a 24% drop in open interest for Bitcoin futures, signaling a shift in investor preference from futures to direct crypto holdings.
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Speculative Spirits Get a Fed Jolt From Trump's Other Side
Trump’s second term fuels crypto volatility: Bitcoin drops 7% after Fed’s hawkish pivot; markets brace for year-end turmoil and policy shifts
AIMA Report Exposes Systemic Banking Barriers for Crypto Hedge Funds
There is a significant disparity in banking access between crypto hedge funds and traditional alternative investment managers, with a new report suggesting the broader issue stems from systemic risk aversion and a lack of regulatory clarity.
Tether Announces $775 Million Strategic Investment in Rumble, Fuels Growth of Decentralized Media
Tether’s investment signals a broader trend of crypto companies seeking to integrate with real-world applications, leveraging their financial clout to influence industries beyond blockchain.
Trump Announces "Crypto Council" Executive Director
President-elect Trump names Bo Hines to lead the "Crypto Council" and pro-Bitcoin Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisers