Trump, ever the showman, hinted at progress before the ink was even dry on the meeting agenda. “We’ve already agreed to a lot of things,” he declared, his voice carrying the weight of a man who’d just struck gold. “And we’ll agree to some more right now.” After the handshake and the photo ops, he proclaimed it the dawn of a “fantastic relationship for a long period of time.” Xi, stoic as ever, nodded, his silence speaking volumes. 🤝🎭
This most unfortunate disruption has revealed the stark truth that even the most ardent proponents of Web3 are still tethered to the very Web2 infrastructure they so vehemently oppose, a most ironic predicament. 🤡
Ah, the great puppeteers of the global stage! President Trump, with his golden mane aflutter, proclaimed a “tremendous” détente with President Xi, whose smile, one suspects, hides a thousand unspoken clauses. Tariffs, those pesky imps of trade, have been slashed-Fentanyl to a mere 10%, and the overall burden on China reduced from 57% to 47%. China, ever the gracious host, agrees to chat with Nvidia about chips, unshackle rare earth exports, and even lend an ear to the Ukraine saga. A thaw, you say? Or merely a theatrical interlude before the next act of this grand tragicomedy? 🍿
Hey, world! Bitcoin\’s most enthusiastic cheerleaders, Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy) and Robert Kiyosaki (a.k.a. “Why can\’t I teach this in schools?”), are here to tell us they’re still 100% confident the digital stock will hit $150K-$200K by 2025. Groundbreaking. 🚀
On Wednesday, Ethereum decided to take another stroll below the $4,000 level, dipping to a two-day low of $3,926. After a magnificent Q3 rally – which, let’s face it, felt like the best thing since sliced bread – the King of Altcoins has been struggling to hold onto that psychological support barrier, like a toddler clutching a security blanket. Despite trying to break through the $4,200 resistance, Ethereum has been stumbling, falling down, and getting up again (like Rocky, but less dramatic). 🥊
It appears the archaic world of Wall Street, with its bespoke tailoring and languid lunches, has been reluctantly nudged towards the flashing, pixelated realm of the blockchain. Securitize and BNY, in a gesture of cautious curiosity, have unveiled this STAC thing.
Bullish sentiment? Par ma foi, it’s a fountain! Institutional hoarding of XRP surges like a marquis’ pouffe overstuffed with intrigue. Cryptoquant, our esteemed friend, whisper-crowded us on Oct. 27: Evernorth Holdings, a gilded investment house funded by Ripple and crypto’s A-listers, now guards 388,710,606.03 XRP-a sum so grand, it’d make Louis XIV weep gratitude into his parsnip soup.
A few years ago, Europe strutted like a peacock, claiming leadership in crypto regulation. Today, that peacock’s feathers are looking a bit ruffled. 🦚→🐓 As global frameworks crystallize, the U.S. and EU are playing a game of regulatory tug-of-war, and Europe’s grip is slipping. 😬
In a world where cash is king but crypto is the court jester, Mastercard (MA) is eyeing Zero Hash like a prospector eyes a nugget. The card giant is deep in talks to snatch the blockchain whiz for a cool $1.5 to $2 billion, Fortune blabs, citing whispers from the know-it-alls. Seems Mastercard’s got a chip on its shoulder after Coinbase swooped in on BVNK, leaving them in the dust. 🏎️💨