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New World Order: Canada Sides With China in Economic Pivot Away From the US

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In its recent visit to China, Canada’s Prime Minister Mike Carney reached a series of agreements that seek to forge a commercial alliance between the two countries. Canada now seeks to increase its exports to China by 50%, preparing to face what Carney called a new world order. Canada Completes

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The Death of the Altseason: Why the 2025 Cycle Never Happened

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In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse. Wintermute’s review shows altcoin rallies shrank to ~20 days versus 45–60 in prior years. A Paradigm Shift

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Deal Done: Strive Closes Semler Acquisition, Expands Treasury to 12,798 Bitcoin

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Strive’s acquisition of Semler vaults the firm into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders, amassing nearly 12,800 bitcoin as it accelerates an aggressive treasury strategy alongside a growing healthcare business. Strive–Semler Deal Creates 12,798 Bitcoin Balance Sheet, Signals Aggressive Treasury Expansion A major corporate transaction has reshaped a bitcoin-focused

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Interactive Brokers Launches 24/7 Stablecoin Funding for 170 Markets

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Interactive Brokers is opening always-on global funding by letting clients deposit stablecoins around the clock, cutting cross-border friction, speeding market access, and signaling how digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure. Interactive Brokers Rolls Out 24/7 Stablecoin Funding, Unlocking Instant Access to 170 Markets A global brokerage

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Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $6T Risk That Could Redefine Lending

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Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits A major U.S. financial institution highlighted potential risks tied

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The October Flush Is Over: Grayscale Says Deleveraging No Longer Pressuring Crypto Valuations

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Crypto prices are shedding October’s leverage overhang, with Grayscale seeing derivatives stability, easing supply pressure, and strengthening fundamentals that leave the market positioned for upside as regulatory and institutional forces take hold. The Leverage Purge Is Done — Grayscale Sees No Structural Headwinds for Crypto Prices Now Market attention is shifting toward

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XRP Reclaims Its Footing as Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases, Setting Stage for Next Move

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XRP steadied after defending key support, signaling easing selling pressure as the token consolidates from recent highs, with technical momentum stabilizing and Ripple ecosystem developments offering a supportive backdrop. XRP Holds Key Support While Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases At 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 16, XRP is trading at $2.0717, steady after rebounding from an […]

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Belarus Moves to Legalize Crypto Banks, Kickstarts Hybrid Financial System

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Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on Friday, legalizing the existence of crypto banks. First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, Alexander Yegorov, stated that the first institution of this kind might appear in six months. Belarus Opens to Crypto Banking With President Lukashenko’s Latest Decree Belarus is taking action to […]

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Bulls Exhausted? Bitcoin Momentum Fades as ETF Buying Frenzy Slows

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Bitcoin’s early-week rally stalled as the asset retreated from a near-miss of $98,000 to stabilize around $95,000. The pullback was driven by “technical exhaustion” and a cooling of institutional demand as spot ETF inflows slowed. Macroeconomic Vacuum and Capitalization Slides Bitcoin’s midweek momentum stalled Friday as the premier digital asset extended its Jan. 15

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China Continues to Shed US Treasuries, Reaches Lowest Exposure Levels Since 2008

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Data released by the U.S. Treasury confirms that China’s holdings of U.S. debt fell by $6.1 billion, reaching its lowest exposure levels since 2008. While China remains one of the largest international holders of U.S. debt, it has sold 10% of its holdings since January 2025. Derisking? China Sold $6.1 Billion In US Treasuries During […]