‘Black Swan’ Author Nassim Taleb Calls Gold the New Reserve Currency

In a recent social media post, renowned author and statistician Nassim Taleb, known for his book “Black Swan,” declared gold as the new reserve currency, highlighting its 35% appreciation against the dollar. Taleb criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies, suggesting they have led to a significant flight from American assets. He expressed a strong … Read more

Crypto Outshines Crashing Stocks: Bitcoin Nears $90K as $1.5T Vanishes From Wall Street

On Monday, the cryptocurrency market experienced a notable uptick as bitcoin reached an intraday high of $88,527, reflecting renewed interest. While bitcoin recorded a decent 2.61% gain by evening, several alternative digital assets outperformed, securing more substantial increases. Among them, convex finance token (CVX) stood out, climbing 21.04% within a 24-hour period. Trump Policy Triggers … Read more

Trump’s Trade Turmoil Slams Stocks and the Greenback, Fuels Rush to Bitcoin and Gold

The four marquee U.S. equity gauges opened the week in steep retreat, moving in lockstep toward lower ground. This collective slide reflects investors’ unresolved anxiety over President Trump’s evolving trade agenda. Equities Rout to Bullion Rush: Why Investors Are Ditching Stocks for Digital and Real Gold The exodus from U.S. assets intensified, with the Nasdaq … Read more

‘We’re Talking to China,’ Trump Says as Markets Prepare for Trade Uncertainty

Over the next week, all eyes will focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs after equities and crypto markets rode a roller coaster last week. Trump says China has sought dialogue repeatedly, as the tariff standoff between the U.S. and China reaches unprecedented heights, with each side levying steep duties on the other’s goods. Markets … Read more

Bitcoin Slides Under $84K as Market Caution Deepens Across Crypto and Wall Street

Bitcoin dipped about 0.8% on Tuesday afternoon, declining from $86,450 to $83,904. The pullback coincided with a broader retreat in equities, as Wall Street closed lower amid continued anxiety over tariffs rippling across financial markets. Equities and Crypto Both Drift Lower as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Traders As of 4:50 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Apr. … Read more