Every October, the world turns pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But the real question is: why should traders, financial institutions, or investors care about this issue?

The U.S. government shutdown of October 2025 has once again placed the global economy in a state of uncertainty. Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on federal spending, forcing hundreds of thousands of federal workers into furlough, halting public services, and suspending the release of critical economic data.

While the annual United Nations General Assembly largely focused on geopolitics and climate change, remarks from several U.S. economic officials caught the attention of crypto market participants. Once again, they stressed that digital financial flows could serve as a channel for sanction evasion and even the financing of illicit activities.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the blockchain landscape, the rise of alternative blockchains—often referred to as “alt-chains”—is reshaping the ecosystem.

El Salvador made global headlines in September 2021 as the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. This pioneering decision aimed to foster financial inclusion, attract foreign investment, and establish the nation as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption.

Imagine waking up one morning to find the yield on US 30-year Treasury bonds shooting past 5%, a level unseen for years. No major economic data, no shocking announcement, nothing obvious… yet the market moves.

The U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report is one of the most significant economic indicators published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Jerome Powell delivered a speech that instantly recalibrated the market’s outlook for U.S. monetary policy

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have become one of the most influential topics in global finance and politics. Blockchain technology, with its promise of transparency, decentralization, and borderless transactions, has not only challenged the traditional financial system but also emerged as a strategic tool in economic and even electoral battles. Among the global political figures shaping the narrative, one name stands out: Donald Trump.

Ever since cryptocurrencies emerged as a disruptive force in financial markets, the questions of trust and legitimacy have never been far from the conversation. Now, however, a development is making headlines that could change the game entirely: companies like Paxos are seeking a Trust Bank Charter from federal regulatory authorities. But why is this move so vital—and so intriguing?