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Could gold strengthen your portfolio? Known for hedging inflation, diversifying, and adding security in turbulent markets, let’s explore how to access it and which methods work best.
Dive into Bitcoin, the trailblazing cryptocurrency that’s shaking up finance with secure, intermediary-free digital transactions. Discover its roots, the game-changing blockchain, and why it’s captivating investors worldwide.
What is DeFi? Does it really change the rules of money? Let's break down how DeFi works, from token swaps on decentralized exchanges to borrowing and lending and explain why these innovations matter.
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After a sharp Q2 rebound led by US equities, retail enthusiasm clashes with institutional caution as inflation, tariffs and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook. What's next?
Bitcoin is often seen as a revolutionary asset: an inflation hedge, a fiat alternative and a decentralized store of value. But a deeper look reveals a clear pattern: Bitcoin’s price tends to mirror shifts in the global money supply. By comparing it to broad money (M2), we can trace how monetary policy and investor sentiment shape the crypto market.
Understand better market and central bank reactions facing a recession. And also why sometimes bad news can be good for markets.