Deflation, Concerns of Risk Assets & SEC Trouble for Cryptos
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This week's financial digest explores the global markets' adjustment to the mantra of "higher for longer" interest rates, amid robust US economic data challenging rate cut expectations. The focus shifts to hedge funds' windfall from catastrophe bonds and the USD's resurgence to pre-Fed pivot levels
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Bitcoin's Triple Red Quarter: What This Week Decides for Q2
Bitcoin just logged its worst quarter start on record. Q1 is down 24.16% – third-worst quarter in Bitcoin's history. The cryptocurrency is now testing whether the $60K–$70K range holds accumulation or becomes another capitulation zone. This final week's macro data will set the tone for Q2.
Aave Deploys on OKX's X Layer, Bringing $47B DeFi Protocol to Exchange's Users
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