Duvvuri Subbarao, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, cast doubt on Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they abandon the dollar, calling it legally and practically uncertain. He questioned whether U.S. laws allow sanctions based solely on shifting away from the dollar or how such actions would be […]
Bitcoin’s Rough September Price History Raises Questions for 2024
As August draws to a close with just four days left, bitcoin has slipped by 2.74% this month, leaving market watchers eager to see if September will bring better news. History hasn’t been kind to bitcoin in September; over the past 11 years, it has ended the month on a downward trend 72.73% of the […]
Academic Paper Questions Federal Reserve Independence and Exposes Political Ties
Thomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship between fiscal and monetary policies, arguing that the Federal Reserve operates more as a political tool than an independent entity. […]
Billionaire Peter Thiel Remains a Bitcoin Holder but Questions Its Future Value
According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter Thiel, the renowned billionaire and co-founder of Paypal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, shared his thoughts on bitcoin (BTC) […]
JPMorgan Questions Sustainability of $12 Billion Crypto Inflows
JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns about the sustainability of the $ 12 billion year-to-date inflow into crypto assets, given the current high bitcoin prices relative to production costs and gold. The substantial inflows this year have been primarily driven by spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, much of this inflow represents a shift from …