Trump Bump or Trump Dump?

As the U.S. election loomed, speculation on whether a Trump victory would actually be bad for markets percolated. Now with Trump victorious and markets ripping, it’s clear it was a Trump bump. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the … Read more

If Trump Eliminates 5 Federal Agencies, It Could Revitalize the US Economy

In the wake of his sweeping 2024 election victory, people believe Donald Trump has the chance to reshape the American economy by slashing inefficient government departments, a move that could spark economic prosperity and return power to local communities. Charting a New Course: Trump’s Chance to ‘Restore America’ by Trimming the Federal Government Following his … Read more

Why Trump’s Tariff Plan Goes Against the Free Market Ethos

As Donald Trump eyes a dramatic economic overhaul, his proposed tariff regime stands at odds with the core tenets of free-market economics. Cutting Income Tax is Good, But Tariffs? Libertarians Disagree Donald Trump’s return to the presidency brings a bold agenda: funding government through tariffs and cutting excessive spending, and perhaps even hold bitcoin as … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Stablecoin Remittance Tax Is Doomed From the Start

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the Central Bank of Brazil has proposed a tax on the use of stablecoins for making remittances and how this might drive retail users away from regulated exchanges. Latam … Read more

Memecoins That Toot and Saylor Steps in Poop

From memecoins to accusations of Polymarket manipulation to Michael Saylor’s bizarre custodial comments, last week in crypto was certainly exciting. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Memecoins, Market Manipulation, and More This week I saw … Read more

Bitcoin Is Nearing All-Time-Highs Once Again, but It’s Going Much Higher

Bitcoin is soaring once again, but Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser wishes to remind everyone that with its unique set of driving forces, bitcoin is on a long-term trajectory to reshape the global economy Bitcoin Nears Historic Highs but Huge Growth Is Still Ahead  Bitcoin’s recent price action has been impressive, with the cryptocurrency approaching … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Determination to Build a New Financial System Will Guide BRICS Toward a Common Currency Agreement

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how Brazil’s firm determination to push the world toward a multipolar financial system can pay off in the long term. As the next chairman of BRICS, Brazil will be responsible … Read more

How the Grateful Dead Presaged Today’s Decentralized Technologies and Encouraged P2P Networking

In 1965, the Grateful Dead united as a musical group that not only redefined the music industry but upended the norms, setting a fresh and uncharted course. Playing in the Band Fueled by their psychedelic explorations, the Grateful Dead ignited phenomena such as the “jam band,” Deadhead followers, bustling Shakedown Streets, and a taper community … Read more

Markets Are Telling Us Something About the US Election

This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Polymarket, Traditional Markets, and Crypto Markets Are Predicting a Trump Victory A widely circulated sentiment for the past week on CT and Fintwit is that markets are positioning for … Read more

A Memecoin Gem From the Trenches

A bunch of treasure hunters, inspired by the film ‘The Goonies’, & their own quest & adventure, uncovered a blockchain treasure called KWIF, Kitten Wif Hat. What does that mean? Settle in for an exciting, still breaking story brought to you by Pedro Garcia, crypto chart analyst for DYOR Media. Crypto Treasure Hunters Uncover Hidden … Read more