Tag: economic impact

Bitcoin's $106k Test: A Boomer's Guide to Crypto's Economic Impact

Bitcoin's $106k Test: A Boomer's Guide to Crypto's Economic Impact

We’re not going to sugarcoat this. When you hear the word “cryptocurrency,” what comes to mind is likely a world filled with tech-obsessed millennials and overnight millionaires. I get it. As a person who lived through the age of dial-up internet, the whole process can feel like a different world....

Bitcoin's $100K+ Boom Hides a Crisis for Gen Z. Here's Why

Bitcoin's $100K+ Boom Hides a Crisis for Gen Z. Here's Why

I saw Maya just yesterday. At just 24, she’s drowning in student loan debt for a degree she almost never uses. To keep her family’s head above water, she bounces between two low-wage, dead-end jobs. You could see in her eyes, though, when she found her groove and began discussing...

5 Reasons Bitcoin's Pause Isn't a Crash (And Why It Matters)

5 Reasons Bitcoin's Pause Isn't a Crash (And Why It Matters)

Okay, let's be real. You saw the headlines – Bitcoin dipped. The internet must have been a-glow with I told you so from the peanut gallery. Before you start feeling compelled to panic sell your crypto, stop and breathe. So, let’s take a few steps back and look at the...

Trump's Tariffs & Fed's Inaction: Is Bitcoin Failing Gen Z?

Trump's Tariffs & Fed's Inaction: Is Bitcoin Failing Gen Z?

Gen Z has already been dealt a tough hand. They face historic levels of student debt, an unstable job market, and the very real threat of climate catastrophe. Rather than a new, better future, we inherited a crumbling, cash-starved system. Bitcoin’s decentralization and financial freedom was meant to be their...

Bitcoin's Rise: A Market Correction or the New Normal?

Bitcoin's Rise: A Market Correction or the New Normal?

We're watching Bitcoin dance near all-time highs. But is this sustainable, or are we just setting ourselves up for another gut-wrenching drop? The headlines are blaring about institutional investment, ETF inflows and whales loading up on BTC just to name a few. Positive technical indicators are flashing green. I can’t...

Interest Rate Cut Coming? 3 Smart Crypto Moves to Protect Your Portfolio

Interest Rate Cut Coming? 3 Smart Crypto Moves to Protect Your Portfolio

Alright, let's cut to the chase. The rumors spread and the heat is on. Despite all outward appearances, though those may be deceiving, the Fed is preparing to cut interest rates any day now. Trump has not just been highly publicized, he has been opinionated. I’m deeply cynical about following...

Bitcoin's Dip: A Necessary Correction or a Looming Economic Threat?

Bitcoin's Dip: A Necessary Correction or a Looming Economic Threat?

Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. You’ve read the articles and watched the news clips. It’s been trading well under $26,000 – quite a change from its halcyon days when compiling this post. Even XRP and Dogecoin are in the doghouse. Or is this something more — just another, albeit hefty, crypto...

Trump's Fed Criticism and Market Turmoil Weigh on Bitcoin

Trump's Fed Criticism and Market Turmoil Weigh on Bitcoin

Bitcoin's price is under pressure as Donald Trump intensifies his criticism of the Federal Reserve, stoking fears of market instability. Not only has Trump repeatedly called for interest rate cuts, he has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. These shocks have spooked investors already causing a plunge in the...

NFT Gaming's Fractured Future: 3 Reasons Why It Needs Conservative Values

NFT Gaming's Fractured Future: 3 Reasons Why It Needs Conservative Values

The NFT gaming space is notoriously hyped, heralding a new age in how we play and invest our time and money. Beneath the hype, I see a worrying trend: a reckless disregard for the principles that have always underpinned sound financial decisions and sustainable growth. Fifth, it’s high time to...

Bitcoin Eyes Downtrend Break as Trump Eases Tech Tariffs

Bitcoin Eyes Downtrend Break as Trump Eases Tech Tariffs

In crypto, Bitcoin has been trending positively, going up more than 1.5% to reach $84,900 on Saturday. The rise comes after the Trump administration released new guidance on pursuing reciprocal tariffs, which could end a three-month streak of declines.In good news, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection gave their list...