Venezuela Crashes from AAA to Default
Ricardo Hausmann highlights Venezuela’s swift decline from AAA to default due to volatile oil prices and Chávez’s nationalization policies, emphasizing the need for economic diversification. #Update #Economy
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Crypto Assets Conference Unveils New Strategies
The World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago on February 18, 2026, will feature speakers like Eric Trump and Brian Armstrong, amidst concerns of conflicts of interest involving high-level politicians. #Update #Crypto
Stripe’s Bridge Secures OCC Bank Charter Approval
@Bridge, owned by @Stripe, receives conditional approval from the OCC to operate as a federally chartered national trust bank, enabling stablecoin services under federal oversight. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Tokenized Treasuries Surges Near $11B Mark
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector nears $11B with $1.9B inflows in 2026, highlighting continued interest despite broader crypto market downturn. #Update #Crypto
Stock Sector Surges Amid Market Fears
Hedge fund veteran Dan Ives claims “armageddon” fears in software stocks are overblown, presenting a golden buying opportunity for AI beneficiaries like Salesforce and ServiceNow amid accelerating tech spending. #Update #Crypto $MATIC (+5) ↗
Fed’s Balance Sheet Cuts Impact Markets
Joseph Wang highlights the Federal Reserve’s role as a stronghold against political pressure on interest rates, with balance sheet reductions impacting risk markets. Kevin Warsh’s monetary policy judgments are criticized. #Update #Economy
Amazon Faces $450B Stock Decline Amid AI Concerns
Peter Schiff predicts continued rise in gold and silver prices as central banks increase purchases, with investors shifting from bonds to hard assets due to inflation. #Update #Economy
Crypto Fund Extinction Dragonfly Secures $650M
@Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its fourth fund, focusing on real-world asset tokenization amidst market challenges. The firm emphasizes transparency as a competitive edge. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Tax Reckoning Hits Investors Hard
The IRS enters a new crypto tax enforcement era, requiring exchanges to issue Form 1099-DA by February 2026, increasing compliance scrutiny for users. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Netherlands Eyes Unrealized Crypto Gains Tax
The Netherlands plans to tax actual annual returns, including unrealized crypto gains, from 2028, sparking debate among investors. #Update #Legal
Cysic Launches Decentralized Compute Against Cardano
@Cysic founder Leo Fan criticized blockchain reliance on hyperscalers like Google Cloud, arguing it risks decentralization, while @Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson defended such partnerships for privacy-focused projects. #Update #Crypto $ADA
Canada Launches Trade Alliance Against Trump
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is forming a trade alliance with the EU and CPTPP to counter the Trump Administration’s trade influence. #Update #Trade
Stock Market Bleeds Throughout 2026 Warns Fundstrat
Mark Newton from @Fundstrat warns that 2026 may bring a 15-20% decline in the stock market, starting late February, driven by overbought tech and mid-term election cycles. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
Elite Hypocrisy Erodes Trust in Institutions
Brad Gerstner highlights eroding trust in institutions due to elite hypocrisy, citing the Epstein case’s lack of accountability. Media oversight and AI-driven uncertainties also impact public perception. #Update #Trust