Greenback Comes Back Firmer north Overview: The US dollar enjoys a firmer tone against most of the G10 currencies in relatively quiet turnover. Ironically, the Australian dollar is the best performer and it is virtually flat, despite the beginning of the central bank's easing cycle earlier today. Governor Bullock pulled over a [...]
Stories from Bangkok: Devcon SEA Scholars Program north Across different disciplines and geographies, builders are exploring how Ethereum fits into their work and communities. The Devcon SEA Scholars Program brought together 93 of these individuals in Bangkok who are bridging Ethereum with other worlds and pushing Ethereum's boundaries. This [...]
Short Note on Presidents' Day north There are two notable developments today. First, Japan's Q4 GDP was stronger than expected and Q3 growth was revised higher. The net impact is a stronger yen, rise in Japanese rates, and slightly greater confidence that the BOJ will hike rates again, perhaps as early as June. Second, between [...]
Week Ahead: RBA to Begin Easing Cycle and USD Downside Correction may be Nearly Over north The US threat of aluminum and steel tariffs and reciprocal tariffs initially shook the markets, but the implementation at some future date gives the impression that the threats are negotiating ploys helped take away the sting. In his first term, Trump converted some of the tariffs to quotas, [...]
Bitcoin for the state or Bitcoin for the people? north As Bitcoin gains recognition as a potential national reserve asset, the crypto community must ensure it remains accessible to the public and true to its decentralized roots.