Bitcoin drops, ether slammed after Trump's tariffs cause global risk off move

Is Trump’s bitcoin embrace the biggest ‘pump-and-dump’ ever?

The U.S. government buying bitcoin at inflated prices would do nothing to pay off America’s debt.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Smaller crypto may gain more than bitcoin after Trump takes office – should you invest?

Altcoins may have more room to rally than bitcoin after the pro-crypto president elect Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with his inauguration scheduled on Monday, industry participants said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order

Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.

CNBC - Jan. 18

'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion

President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.

NBC News - Jan. 17

The BRICS bloc is growing — and Trump's tariff threat isn't expected to put off aspiring members

Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Reinsurers little exposed to LA fires after retreat from disaster risks

Firms intended to backstop frontline insurers raised rates and increased recovery thresholds after losses on prior blazes

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto

BlackRock ETF investment chief Samara Cohen thinks President-elect Donald Trump will push crypto-friendly policies.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Small-cap crypto rallies ahead of Trump inauguration, bitcoin trades at $100,000

Cryptocurrencies jumped as investor appetite shifted to smaller, higher risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

CNBC - Jan. 16

USMNT's John Tolkin taking big risk in Bundesliga move: Here's why it's one USA soccer player had to take

The defender, with four caps for the USMNT, will be trying to help the German club stay up

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs

The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections

Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.

Wired - Jan. 16

Bitcoin touches $100,000 again as a cool inflation reading fuels risk appetite

Bitcoin extended its rebound on Wednesday, touching $100,000 after another encouraging inflation report stirred risk-on appetite.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

How to shockproof the UK economy’s exposure to global risks | Mohamed El-Erian

As with US bond yields, the UK economy risks catching cold whenever anywhere else sneezes – but Britain can insulate itself better. The British government was right to describe the recent bout of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Families dropped by insurance struggle after losing homes in California fires

More than 100,000 homeowners in the Los Angeles area were dropped by their insurance companies before the recent wildfires broke out. Elizabeth Cook shares the story of families now struggling to ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Bitcoin swings back above $96,000, in stunning reversal, as light inflation data stokes risk appetite

Bitcoin bounced on Tuesday, rising with other risk assets as traders digested a light inflation reading.

CNBC - Jan. 14

A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate-cut expectations

A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of higher borrowing costs.

CNBC - Jan. 14

Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state

Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the world

Financial Times - Jan. 13

There’s Still Time for Off-Season Moves, but Some M.L.B. Teams Are Steps Ahead

There are still a number of difference-making free agents on the board and likely some significant trades still to come.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers

For middle-aged users, it will be ‘even harder to discern the truth’ among extremist content, expert says. Experts fear the decision by Meta to drop professional factcheckers from Facebook will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

How Trump could break Bitcoin

Donald Trump's promise to turn the U.S. into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation and his proposal to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve could lead to increased government oversight, ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” recorded Saturday, saying, “Mis- and ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Liberal Americans consider moving to UK after Trump win, lawyers say

Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation

“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”

The New York Times - Jan. 9

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Ether ETF holders could see this popular trading strategy open up if Trump’s return goes the way they want

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat

President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Canada's Conservative leader slams Trump's '51st state' idea

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, shot back at President-elect Trump’s idea of making his country America’s 51st state. “Canada will never be the 51st state. Period. We are a ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Bitcoin drops below $97,000 as Treasury yields pressure risk assets

Bitcoin slumped on Tuesday as a spike in Treasury yields weighed on risk assets broadly.

CNBC - Jan. 7

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since November 2023 after report of Trump tariff plans

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly higher on Monday as traders focused on a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for applying tariffs.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6