Global Macro Trends for Crypto

Cross-border payments still cost 6.4% and take days. Learn how SWIFT GPI, mBridge, and Agorá are trying to fix that — and why the geopolitics between them matter as much as the tech.

The extraction-based financial system that's ruled for 300 years is breaking down. Here's why crypto represents an existential threat to the old order.

Every empire Glubb studied collapsed after the same seven stages. Learn how the framework maps to U.S. monetary history — from the gold standard to dollar reserve erosion today.

20+ states have introduced Bitcoin reserve bills. Texas and Utah have enacted legislation. Learn which states are furthest along, what's stalling others, and what VanEck projects.

Trump’s tariffs shook global markets — but while equities and commodities bled value, Bitcoin stayed strong. Discover how this surprising divergence signals a major shift in how crypto is perceived by traditional finance, and why BTC might finally be stepping into its role as digital gold.

Could Bitcoin be the solution that BRICS nations like Russia, India, and China have been waiting for?

As global tensions escalate and traditional safe havens like gold and oil face new challenges, nations are quietly turning to Bitcoin as a strategic asset. From sanctioned states to emerging economies, crypto is becoming the ultimate hedge against financial warfare and <a href="https://www.thecoinzone.com/global-macro/nobody-trusts-treasuries-so-tether-stepped-in/" data-wpil-monitor-id="1207">dollar dependency</a>. This deep dive explores how Bitcoin is reshaping geopolitical strategy in real time.

Discover how the U.S. government's quiet embrace of Bitcoin, the global dominance of Tether (USDT), and the unshakable demand for U.S. Treasuries may be part of a deeper, strategic financial play. This in-depth analysis explores whether <a href="https://www.thecoinzone.com/liquidloans/bitcoins-rise-my-view-from-the-trenches/" data-wpil-monitor-id="1176">Bitcoin’s rise</a> is unintentionally fueling American fiscal power—and what it means for global markets, dollar dominance, and crypto's future.

Elections can have major consequences for crypto, and the 2024 US election is no exception. If you're a crypto proponent, here's how this election might impact you.

As global trust in U.S. Treasuries fades, stablecoins like USDT are rising as the new digital dollars—faster, cheaper, and beyond the reach of traditional banks and SWIFT.

Learn how to preserve wealth during war by analyzing past performances during wartime.

Discover how Japan's recent interest rate hike triggered global market turmoil, impacting carry trades, currency exchange rates, and highly leveraged assets.