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BRICS members, European countries, and several Asian nations are raising far fewer US-based financial assets like bonds and Treasuries than at any time before. According to the latest report from Dealogic data, issuance of US dollar-based bonds from foreign countries has dropped by 19% in 2025. A dip of $86.2 billion worth of US bonds and Treasuries was reported in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period last year as BRICS, European nations and Asian countries prefer home-based financial assets to get exposure to rising yields. Also Read: BRICS: 44 Countries Align With De-Dollarization Agenda BRICS: Foreign Countries Buying US Bonds & Treasuries Drop By 19% Source: FT montage / AP The drop in US bonds and Treasuries is concerning as it’s the first major decline in over three years. In addition, Dealogic data shows that sovereign government bonds from developing countries have seen a surge, especially in local currencies. Investments in local currency-based asset...

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There has been no shortage of geopolitical tensions ravaging the global market throughout 2025. Indeed, nations are picking sides, with the West and Global South engaged in a major faceoff. That culminated this week with one BRICS nation unveiling a 5-year plan to compete with the US on the global stage. The United States and President Donald Trump have implemented foreign trade policy that has stoked the flames of conflict. Although a pause on several tariffs has been put in place, there is still an ongoing effort to reshape the global order. Specifically, through the multipolarity that the BRICS bloc has been chasing for years. Source: Rafael Neddermeyer Also Read: BRICS vs. US Dollar: Why 2025 is The Year It Happens or It Doesn’t BRICS Nation Set On 5-Year Course to Challenge US Dominance The United States has spent the first four months of the year shaking up global trade. Specifically, the returning Trump administration implemented protectionist policies that sought to balance tra...

A crypto strategist thinks that altcoins are about to upstage Bitcoin (BTC) after years of languishing in the background. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 789,100 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the period of altcoin underperformance against Bitcoin is almost over based on the Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) chart. The BTC.D chart tracks how much of the crypto market cap belongs to BTC. A bearish BTC.D indicates that altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin. According to Van de Poppe, altcoins are now poised to outpace Bitcoin as the BTC.D chart is flashing a bearish reversal signal on the weekly chart. “The end of the bear market (yes, a bear market on altcoins underperforming Bitcoin) is still here. Strong bearish divergence on the Bitcoin dominance, implying we’re about to reverse and altcoins about to shine. Nothing has changed.”  Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X At time of writing, BTC.D is hovering at 63.89%. Looking a...

SHIB price prediction shows Shiba Inu trading at around $0.00001446 as of May 27, 2025, and technical analysts are forecasting potential 580% gains if the cryptocurrency manages to break above key resistance levels. At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price prediction indicates critical support at $0.00001408 and also resistance at $0.00001492, making this SHIB price prediction a pivotal moment for investors right now. Shiba Inu Fibonacci retracement levels and price action – Source: TradingView Also Read: Shiba Inu Price Prediction: How $10K Could 3.5x and Make You a Whale by 2027 SHIB Price Prediction Insights: Navigating Market Volatility, Security, and Regulatory Risks Source: Watcher.Guru Technical Analysis Points to an Imminent Breakout Current SHIB price prediction models reveal a symmetrical triangle formation on the 4-hour chart, with the cryptocurrency consolidating between $0.00001408 support and also $0.00001492 resistance. Technical indicators suggest this Shiba In...

North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group is suspected of stealing $5.2 million worth of crypto after infecting the victim with malware, according to crypto sleuth ZachXBT.  He shared the wallet addresses related to the theft on Telegram this morning, noting that the suspects, likely to be government-linked, are now moving 1,000 ether (ETH) worth $2.6 million via crypto mixer Tornado Cash in an attempt to launder the proceeds.  The three addresses linked to the May 24 hack are:  0x9d42a049f88f1db4b304441081aff7c40d857bea 0x4be5023ad49573a544a9a4109e4f1880a32fe5c3 0x31088345396d0cf00a81a3e3b8e8c5bb8ec768a3 Read more: FBI confirms North Korean ‘TraderTraitor’ to blame for $1.5 billion Bybit hack  In addition to Tornado Cash, a report from blockchain analyst TRM Labs highlights North Korea’s reliance on Chinese over-the-counter brokers to launder stolen funds. It details how North Korea provides the cybercriminals, while China and Russian criminal netwo...

Musk’s X payments service officially entered beta testing this week, and the Tesla CEO confirmed a cautious rollout approach for the long-awaited payment feature. The announcement marks a significant step in X’s transformation into an “everything app” that combines social media with financial services, and also signals potential cryptocurrency integration down the road. Also Read: Elon Musk’s X and Visa Unite: Introducing the X Money Account X Beta Brings Dogecoin, Crypto Tools, And Secure Payments Source: Washington Times Limited Beta Rollout Prioritizes User Security Musk confirmed the limited beta launch when he responded to speculation about X Money’s availability, and his response highlighted the careful approach the company is taking. Right now, the focus appears to be on establishing secure foundations before expanding access to broader user groups. Elon Musk stated: “This will be a very limited access beta at first. When people’s saving ...

An analyst who has earned the Master Trader rank on the crypto exchange Bybit believes that Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for new upside bursts. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 318,700 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum appears to be in the midst of a five-wave rally on the four-hour chart. Bluntz practices the Elliott Wave theory, which states that a bullish asset tends to witness a five-wave surge before going through a correction. The analyst predicts that Ethereum will still hit his upside target of $3,500 even though President Trump’s latest tariff threats are weighing down markets. “Despite the trump tariff tantrum which happened legit 10 minutes after I went to sleep, I think ETH still looks ok and going to assume a range here.”  Source: Bluntz/X At time of writing, Ethereum is trading for $2,478. The analyst is also bullish on the Ethereum-based memecoin SPX6900 (SPX). Bluntz thinks that SPX is now in an uptre...

Throughout the last several years, the global south has sought ways to de-dollarize the global economy. They have made headway, but the greenback remains the most prominent currency on the planet. This could be why, when it comes to the BRICS bloc taking on the US dollar, 2025 may be the year it either happens or it doesn’t. For as much as the economic alliance has continued to wage war against the currency, the US dollar’s position has not yet been threatened. Indeed, Brazil even confirmed that its position looks to be secured for much of the next 10 years. Therefore, if it is unable to make significant gains regarding de-dollarization this year, it may be safe to question if it can ever happen. Source: iStock Also Read: BRICS: The Biggest Reason India May Eventually Leave The Alliance BRICS & The US Dollar: Is 2025 The Last Year It Can Truly De-Dollarize The Globe? The idea of de-dollarization has seemingly been ingrained in the very makeup of the BRICS alliance. The bloc ...

SHIB enters its most dangerous quarter as historical data shows June delivering brutal -15.1% average returns, and this makes the summer of 2025 potentially devastating for investors right now. The meme coin faces its worst seasonal period, with Q2 historically producing consistent losses. The numbers reveal a stark pattern. June stands as SHIB’s worst month, posting -15.1% average returns with -11.8% median losses. This Shiba Inu price prediction becomes concerning when crypto market volatility typically peaks during these exact months. Also Read: XRP or Shiba Inu: Which Cryptocurrency Delivered Profits This Year? Whale Activity, Volatility & Regulation Weigh On SHIB’s Outlook Source: Watcher Guru Historical Data Confirms Pattern The price of SHIB at this moment is $0.0000156 and it is not doing well, being below its February mark and meeting resistance at $0.00001698. In Q2, the token maintained an extremely negative trend, losing -30.2% in 2023 and -44.3% in 2024. Source...