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Report Claims Visa and World Network in Talks to Merge Crypto Wallets With Card Payments​

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Sam Altman’s World Network is allegedly in discussions with Visa to integrate stablecoin payment capabilities into its self-custody crypto wallet, according to an unnamed source speaking with Coindesk’s Ian Allison. This collaboration aims to incorporate Visa card functionality into World Network wallets, enabling users to conduct stablecoin transactions with merchants across Visa’s global network. “The … Read more

Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Parasitic Relationship’ Threatening Dollar Value and Painful Economic Transition

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In a recent social media post, economist Peter Schiff critiques the Trump administration’s characterization of the U.S. as the “world’s best customer,” arguing that this perspective misrepresents the global economic relationship. Schiff asserts that while demand is unlimited, the resources to satisfy that demand are scarce, emphasizing that supply, not demand, is the limiting factor … Read more

Trump’s Policies Threaten US Dollar Dominance, Warns Economics Professor

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In a recent essay for the Financial Times that is heating up discussions in economic circles, Berkeley professor and author of Exorbitant Privilege: The Rise and Fall of the Dollar, Barry Eichengreen argues that President Donald Trump’s policies are significantly undermining the foundations of U.S. dollar dominance and international economic relationships. Eichengreen highlights concerns over … Read more

Kraken to Acquire US Futures Trading Platform Ninjatrader for $1.5 Billion

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Kraken has announced an agreement to acquire Ninjatrader, the U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition accelerates its multi-asset-class ambitions, which include plans for equities trading and payments. Founded in 2003, Ninjatrader provides advanced futures trading tools to nearly two million traders and operates as a … Read more

Utila Secures $18 Million to Enhance Digital Asset Operations With Stablecoins and MPC Wallets

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Utila has announced the successful completion of an $18 million Series A funding round, led by Nyca Partners, to enhance its institutional digital asset operations platform. The company, which has processed $35 billion in digital asset transactions over the past 18 months, aims to scale its global operations and expand research and development efforts with … Read more

Tanzanian Shilling’s 8.9% YTD Drop Earns It World’s Worst-Performing Currency Status

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The Tanzanian shilling has experienced a significant decline, becoming the world’s worst-performing currency this year, dropping 8.9%. At the time of writing, the currency’s exchange rate against the U.S. dollar stood at 2,645 per dollar, a level last seen in late November 2024. This decline is attributed to rising imports and increased public debt, largely … Read more

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