The U.S. crypto landscape is evolving rapidly—leading companies are now pursuing national trust bank charters, signaling a strategic shift toward traditional financial integration. Why it matters:The move toward federal charters marks a departure from the libertarian ethos that once defined crypto. Firms like Circle, Ripple, BitGo—and even Anchorage Digital, which already holds a federal charter—are…
US economy delivers stronger‑than‑expected June jobs growth, adding 147,000 positions, prompting markets to dial back rate‑cut expectations Lead ParagraphIn June 2025, the U.S. economy exceeded forecasts by creating 147,000 non‑farm payrolls—far above the expected 110,000—while the unemployment rate eased from 4.2 % to 4.1 %. The resilient labor market has triggered a reassessment among investors, pushing the…
Markets React Sharply to Political Influence at the Fed On June 26, 2025, the U.S. dollar plunged to its weakest level in over three years following reports that President Donald Trump may nominate a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as early as September or October of this year, well ahead of Powell’s official…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome “Jay” Powell signaled today that he intends to resist growing pressure to initiate interest rate cuts at the Fed’s next policy meeting in July, setting the stage for a deeper division within the Fed and renewed friction with President Trump. 🛑 Powell Floors Calls for Early Cuts In testimony before the…
