Is the US Dollar Dominant or Doomed? Analysts Read the Same Data—Very Differently

As gold and silver reach historic price levels in early 2026, two specific analyses offer sharply different interpretations of what the U.S. dollar’s recent movement signals about U.S. policy, capital flows, and global markets. Campbell’s View: Gold Rises Inside a Dollar-Based System Alexander Campbell, a former head of commodities at Bridgewater Associates and founder of … Read more

Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank

Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) … Read more

Massive Bitcoin Difficulty Cut Looms After Hashrate Loses Nearly 250 EH/s

As an Arctic storm front batters multiple U.S. states, bitcoin mining activity across the country has pulled back sharply, with American-based operators scaling down operations to ease pressure on the power grid during a difficult stretch. As a result, Bitcoin’s network hashrate has declined notably, with current data placing total hashpower between 800 and 875 … Read more

Crypto Payments Surge: Paypal Finds 39% of US Merchants Now Accept Digital Assets

A Paypal and National Cryptocurrency Association survey finds 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto and 84% expect common use within five years. Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) publish survey results on Jan. 27, 2026, showing 39% of U.S. merchants already accept cryptocurrency at checkout and 84% believe crypto payments will become common within … Read more

Treasury Secretary Says US Is Headed for a Non-Inflationary Economic Boom in 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States is entering a period of accelerated growth without inflationary pressure, outlining what he calls a “Bountiful 2026” economic blueprint following meetings in Davos. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Details ‘Bountiful 2026’ Vision After Davos In a series of media appearances and official remarks on Tuesday, Scott Bessent … Read more

Tether Unveils USAT Stablecoin for US Institutions Under GENIUS Act Rules

Tether has formally launched USAT, a dollar-backed stablecoin issued under the United States’ new federal stablecoin framework and designed exclusively for the domestic market. USAT Goes Live The token is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, a nationally chartered institution operating under federal oversight, marking a structural departure from Tether’s globally circulating stablecoin products. USAT is … Read more

Major League Soccer Partners With Polymarket in Multi‑year Fan Engagement Deal

Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing announce a multi‑year partnership with Polymarket to integrate prediction markets into fan experiences. Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer (MLS), announces a multi‑year agreement naming Polymarket the official and exclusive prediction market partner of MLS, the MLS All‑Star Game, MLS Cup presented by … Read more

Polymarket Odds of US Government Shutdown Rise as Democrats Oppose Funding DHS

The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to oppose a funding bill that would bundle DHS funding with the budgets of other federal agencies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would vote no if the bill were presented in that manner. Polymarket Odds of Government Shutdown Rise … Read more

Onchain Analyst Claims $90M in Crypto Was Drained From US Seizure Wallets

Earlier this week, blockchain investigator ZachXBT published an explosive thread on X alleging that a shadowy figure known online as “John” or “Lick” sat at the center of a web of cryptocurrency thefts that stretched from private wallets to U.S. government seizure addresses. The revelations unfolded like a digital whodunit. According to ZachXBT’s onchain analysis, … Read more

Predictive History Host Warns Iran Strike Could Pull Multiple Powers Into a Global War

A potential U.S. military strike on Iran could trigger prolonged regional conflict and significant global economic disruption, according to geopolitical commentary shared in a recent Youtube interview with the host of the Predictive History channel. Xueqin Jiang Argues Iran Conflict Would Ripple Across Global Trade In a recent discussion published on Youtube, Xueqin Jiang, host … Read more