⏺In the USA, a reality show is launching with citizenship as the prize
The US government is considering the idea of a show tentatively titled "American," where immigrants will compete for US citizenship.
The format includes: — a series of challenges across the country — "American" consolation prizes: a million miles, a $10,000 Starbucks card, free gas for life
The project has already sparked a wave of discussions — from support to criticism. Are you ready to take the challenge for a passport?
Today the market is up, most altcoins are green. BTC is trading around $103,875, ETH — $2605.
🟡 Fear/Greed Index: 71 — greed
📈 Morning digest:
• The meme coin WLFI, linked to politics, recorded investor losses of $53 million over the week. • The Bitcoin ETF from BlackRock outperformed traditional investment strategies. • Japan is reviewing its trade deal strategy with the USA — tariff adjustments are expected. • The UAE and the USA have agreed on a $1.4 trillion investment plan in AI, energy, and chips (according to CNBC). • FTX may sell off assets worth $5 billion — analysts fear pressure on the Solana market.
Hello everyone! Today the market is up, most altcoins are green. BTC is currently trading around $103,310. ETH around $2600. ⭕Fear/Greed Index: 73 - greed 📈Fresh news roundup: • Polymarket predicts a 39% chance of recession in the US by 2025. • BlackRock's purchase of BTC worth $350 million spurred market growth. • Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a meta-blockchain. • South Korea introduces a centralized cryptocurrency policy structure. • Tether buys BTC for $459 million for the new treasury firm 21 Capital.
Saudi Arabia does not have $1 trillion for Trump. His plans to attract these investments over 4 years face the ambitious reform program of Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to Bloomberg, the transformation of the kingdom's economy will require about $2 trillion, including mega-projects like the city of Neom (up to $1.5 trillion), as well as preparations for Expo 2030, the 2034 World Cup, and other events. Due to high expenses and relatively low oil prices ($63 per barrel), the kingdom is already experiencing a current account deficit. To balance the budget, $96 per barrel is needed, and considering domestic investments — $113 per barrel.
The USA and China freeze the trade war for 90 days. In Geneva, it was agreed: — US tariffs on Chinese goods reduced from 145% to 30% — China reciprocally reduces from 125% to 10% In fact, they returned to tariffs before April 2 — before the escalation spiral. For the next 90 days — a pause and continuation of negotiations. What is behind this? Most likely — a non-public deal. The USA could have demanded to purchase more American goods or strengthen the yuan against the dollar. In any case, 90 days is a test of contractual capability. How the markets are reacting: — Hong Kong: Lenovo +9.6%, Impo Precision +12.7% — US premarket: ZIM +13.5%, Tesla +7.8%, Amazon +7.6%, Alibaba +7% — The dollar strengthened, oil became more expensive
⏺Bitcoin exceeded 105 thousand dollars amid the agreement on a 90-day trade truce between the USA and China. List of cryptocurrencies that made it to the top by growth over the last few days: • Ethereum: +36.4% • XRP: +8.7% • BNB: +10.5% • Solana: +17.4% • Dogecoin: +33.8% • Cardano: +17.4% • TRON: +7.1% • Sui: +21.1% • Chainlink: +19.6% Beijing will reduce tariffs on American goods from 12.5% to 10%, while Washington will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 14.5% to 30%.
Over the last 10 years, Bitcoin has clearly moved in cycles:
3 years of growth 🟢 → 1 year of correction 🔴
2023 — growth 2024 — growth 2025?.. so far +0.7% — the fork is open 👀
📉 If the cycle repeats — expect a correction. 📈 If it breaks — there will be history. 💬 What do you think: a year of correction or are we in for a wild bull run?
📊 The market is in the green zone. BTC — ~$94,700, ETH — ~$1,825 🟡 Fear and Greed Index: 52 — neutral
🔹 Main news of the morning:
• Tether has introduced an expansion strategy — there will be more stablecoins. • A Dubai company will invest $8.8 billion in a blockchain financial center in the Maldives. • Trump denies profit from the meme coin TRUMP. • Musk suggests using AI for "optimization" of the government. • South Korea will allow free crypto trading for non-profit organizations.
⏺️ The Maldives is launching an offshore crypto paradise for $8.8 billion
▪️ Free zone for blockchain and digital assets ▪️ Zero corporate taxes ▪️ No residency requirements ▪️ Multicurrency offshore banking + towers, conference center
The Maldives is seriously targeting global finance.
❓What do you think, does this really work — or will it remain just an expensive resort with beautiful words?
⏺ Central banks are accelerating their rejection of the US dollar — a trend that has intensified against the backdrop of geopolitics and Trump's policies, reports Goldman Sachs.
Despite this, $USD retains its status as the main reserve currency due to the enormous liquidity of the US Treasuries market.
👉 Could $GOLD or $BTC potentially displace the dollar in this status in the future?
📚 Books that really enhance skills — not motivation, but specific skills:
🔥 Productivity: — "Deep Work" — Cal Newport — "Atomic Habits" — James Clear — "The Art of Laziness" — Liberty Mendez — "Eat That Frog!" — Brian Tracy — "Essentialism" — Greg McKeown
🗣 Communication: — "How to Win Friends and Influence People" — Dale Carnegie — "Never Split the Difference" — Chris Voss — "How to Talk to Anyone" — Leil Lowndes — "Talk Like TED" — Carmine Gallo — "Crucial Conversations" — Kerry Patterson et al.
💼 Business: — "Shoe Dog" — Phil Knight — "Good to Great" — Jim Collins — "Zero to One" — Peter Thiel — "Business Adventures" — John Brooks — "The Personal MBA" — Josh Kaufman
💸 Finance: — "The Richest Man in Babylon" — J. Clason — "The Psychology of Money" — M. Housel — "The Millionaire Fastlane" — M.J. DeMarco — "Money Makeover" — D. Ramsey
🧠 Thinking and Behavior: — "The 48 Laws of Power" — Robert Greene — "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" — R. Cialdini — "Thinking, Fast and Slow" — D. Kahneman — "Fooled by Randomness" — N.N. Taleb
⏺ 8 Buffett's rules that still work 1. Don't lose money. 2. Seriously, don't lose. 3. Buy a business, not a ticker. 4. Better a "costly iPhone" than a "cheap button phone". 5. Hold it as if it's forever. 6. The crowd is not always a signal. 7. If you understand — invest. If you don't understand — read. 8. Sometimes the best move is to do nothing.
Do you have your own rule No. 9? Write it in the comments — let's compile our own list.