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Long-term economic policies often have delayed effects that are not visible in short-term analyses. Certain economic policies are implemented for reasons beyond driving economic growth. The lack of comprehensive public sector data is hindering effective economic decision-making.
The post Martha Gimbel: Delayed economic policies demand long-term thinking | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin spent the past week rebounding toward $70K before stalling into consolidation in the high $60Ks. The structure still looks reactive: recovery attempts continue to meet overhead supply, with limited follow-through.

Financial markets are expected to experience a turbulent start in 2026 before turning positive. A significant market downturn is anticipated before a sharp recovery. Short to medium-term indicators suggest a high risk of market correction.
The post Darius Dale: 2026 will start turbulent but end positively, high risk of short-term market correction, and monetary policy shifts to support risk assets | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment. Repeated attempts to push higher have met resistance, reflecting cautious positioning among traders and broader uncertainty across the crypto market. While fluctuations around key psychological levels are common during corrective phases, the current environment suggests ongoing fragility, with liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning playing a growing role in short-term price dynamics. Related Reading: Liquidity Or Liability? History’s Hard Lessons For The XRP Momentum Play Adding to the pressure, recent on-chain data from Arkham indicates that a major market participant — commonly referred to as the Hyperunit whale — ha...

Bitcoin spent the past week rebounding toward $70K and stalling into consolidation around the high $60Ks. The structure still looks reactive, with attempts to recover meeting overhead supply and follow-through remaining limited.

The venture ecosystem often overlooks local businesses, despite their substantial economic contributions. Many US dollars still settle on outdated software, creating challenges for modern banking. Traditional banking systems struggle with digital transformation due to their outdated design.
The post Ben Metz: Outdated banking software hinders innovation | a16z Live appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kevin Warsh's potential as Fed Chair is met with mixed opinions due to concerns about his past performance. Evaluating Kevin Warsh's track record as a Fed governor is crucial for assessing his suitability for leadership. The Fed's focus on inflation during the 2008 crisis was a misjudgment, refle...
The post Skanda Amarnath: Kevin Warsh’s mixed reviews raise concerns, the Fed’s 2008 inflation focus was misguided, and political dynamics shape monetary policy | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Layer two solutions are reshaping Ethereum's future by tackling scalability and transaction costs head-on.
The post Brett DiNovi: Layer two solutions need strategic changes to enhance value, Ethereum’s fragmentation hinders scalability, and execution is now paramount in blockchain ecosystems | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently seen a major recovery from a critical accumulation zone, which a crypto analyst believes could set the stage for a stronger rally to or above $1. The massive price surge comes after months of consistent declines, during which the dog-themed meme coin has failed to break through resistance amid volatility and persistent market sell-offs.  Dogecoin Rebounds 46% From Accumulation Zone Market analyst Crypto Patel has released a fresh evaluation of Dogecoin’s price behavior, pointing to a key accumulation zone that has sparked a notable recovery in the meme coin. The analyst highlighted a significant shift in Dogecoin’s momentum and price direction after it climbed roughly 46.94% from a strong support area and accumulation zone near $0.0375. T...

ether.fi represents one of the most credible attempts at verticalization in DeFi to date, having successfully expanded from liquid staking into a multi-product financial stack that generates diversified revenue across staking, vaults, and payments. While execution risks remain, particularly around increasing cross-product adoption and scaling Liquid through differentiated private credit partnerships, the protocol is demonstrating product-market fit in its highest-margin business line, with Cash now contributing 50% of revenue at industry-leading ARPU.

The path to our base case valuation of $1.2 billion requires ether.fi to maintain competitive positioning in liquid staking, pivot Liquid toward unique yield sources, and convert single-product users into multi-produc...