Bitcoin

Grayscale's GBTC Sees 50% Reduction in Holdings Over Three Months

Grayscale Investments has reported a 50% reduction in its Bitcoin Trust holdings due to the emergence of competitive U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs offering lower fees and capturing significant market share.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

energy

Global Oil Demand Surges in February, Hits Five-Year Seasonal High

In February 2024, global oil demand surged to a five-year seasonal high, with India setting consumption records while China experienced a decline during its holiday season.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Culture

U.S. Assures No Death Penalty for Julian Assange If He's Extradited

The U.S. has assured the High Court in London that Julian Assange will not face the death penalty if extradited, can invoke First Amendment rights, and will not be tried under new charges.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Politics

New Legislation Introduced to Regulate Stablecoin Market

The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act introduces regulations for stablecoin issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves and prevent unbacked algorithmic stablecoins.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Markets

The Decline of Electric Car Sales in Europe

Economic pressures and policy shifts are causing a significant shift in Europe's automotive market, with a notable decline in electric vehicle sales as consumer interest returns to traditional combustion engines.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

TFTC - Debt Slavery and the Carbon Credit Coup | Whitney Webb and Mark Goodwin

The TFTC podcast episode discusses the Green+ program's use of satellite surveillance in carbon markets, raising concerns about privacy, and the push towards digital authoritarianism.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Politics

The Deep State's Grip on Wall Street

Recent investigations reveal that the deep state has manipulated the US economy by leaking privileged economic data to Wall Street and influencing Federal Reserve policies.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Are US Treasury Spikes Signaling a Debt Crisis?

Recent spikes in US Treasury yields, contrasted with stable German yields, suggest an 'uncertainty premium' in US markets.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin Mining

Volcano Energy Advances Bitcoin Mining in El Salvador

Volcano Energy in El Salvador is pioneering Bitcoin mining with renewable energy sources that will power operations and provide excess energy to the national grid.

Apr 17, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Zimbabwe Launches New Gold-Backed Currency Amidst Economic Turmoil

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), amidst skepticism over its ability to stabilize the nation's troubled economy.

Apr 16, 2024

by Staff

Technology

Google Opens New Office in El Salvador

Google has opened a new office in San Salvador as part of El Salvador's digital transformation initiative.

Apr 16, 2024

by Staff

energy

Biden's War on Oil and Gas

The Biden administration's actions, including halting the Keystone Pipeline and implementing new leasing regulations, have significantly impacted the U.S. oil and gas industry, raising concerns about national energy security and economic stability.

Apr 16, 2024

by Staff

Markets

Powell's Grim Inflation Reality Check Rattles Wall Street

Jerome Powell's latest remarks underscore ongoing inflation concerns, signaling an extended high-interest rate period.

Apr 16, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

How Bitcoin Mirrors America's Core Values with Alex Thorn

Joe Consorti and Alex Thorn discuss on the Bitcoin Layer how Bitcoin's principles of liberty and secure property rights echo core American values.

Apr 16, 2024

by Staff