#USNationalDebt Bitcoin is the world's first and most popular cryptocurrency. It was created in 2009 by an unknown developer or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.
🔸 Main Features:
Decentralized: There is no control by any government or bank.
Limited Supply: There will be a total of 21 million Bitcoins.
Secure transfer using blockchain technology.
Referred to as digital gold because it acts as a store of value.
Coinbase COIN One of the largest crypto exchanges in the world MicroStrategy MSTR Holds a massive amount of Bitcoin Riot Platforms RIOT Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings MARA BTC miner Hut 8 Mining HUT Canadian mining company Block Inc. (formerly Square) SQ Supports Bitcoin payments NVIDIA NVDA Produces GPUs used for mining
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💼 Why does someone invest in Crypto Stocks?
✅ When the crypto market rises, these companies' earnings also increase ✅ Investment in the stock market, but with a crypto theme ✅ Opportunity to diversify the portfolio ✅ Risks and opportunities related to crypto are available together
1. To keep it Stable – To reduce volatility in the market.
2. Trading – Many traders move to USDC to lock in profits.
3. Transactions – Can be used for fast and secure payments.
4. DeFi – Used in lending, staking, farming, etc.
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📊 Special Features:
An equivalent amount of USD is held in bank reserves for every 1 USDC.
It is audited monthly to verify this.
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🛡️ Is USDC safe?
✅ It is considered quite safe because it is fully backed by USD held in reserves. However, it is always good to check the audit report and reputation before using any stablecoin.
The Federal Reserve is holding its two‑day FOMC meeting on June 17–18, 2025 .
Markets overwhelmingly expect no rate change — the federal funds target is 4.25%–4.50%, where it has sat since December 2024 .
The Fed is taking a cautious stance, citing economic headwinds from President Trump’s tariffs, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and mixed U.S. data (weaker retail sales & industrial output) .
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Key Issues on the Table
Geopolitical risk — Ongoing tensions (e.g. Israel‑Iran) could impact oil and inflation .
Trade/tariffs — Uncertainty is creating stagflation risks: slower growth with upside price pressure .
Inflation & labor market — Recent CPI/PPI prints are soft; unemployment sits steady (~4.2%) .