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Sweden’s political debate has taken a sharp turn toward digital assets, as opposition lawmakers put forward a motion to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The proposal, introduced on October 1, argues that the country should look beyond gold and foreign currencies to safeguard its financial independence in a rapidly changing global economy. The plan comes at a time when governments worldwide are reconsidering the role of digital assets in their financial systems. Proponents of the Swedish motion believe Bitcoin could serve as both a hedge against inflation and a strategic instrument for national sovereignty, especially as international trust in traditional…

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How high can Bitcoin surge during ‘Uptober’? JPMorgan turns bullish on Bitcoin Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has reclaimed the $120,000 level for the first time since Aug. 14 on the Bitfinex exchange. The leading cryptocurrency is currently changing hands at $120,020 on the popular trading platform, steadily approaching its current record high of $124,128.The top coin has seen a relentless rally amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has seemingly bolstered the case for a non-sovereign safe haven.It is worth noting that both the S&P 500, the main stock market index, and gold hit new record highs today, which is rather unusual. Both…

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remains near all-time lows as the economy maintains a slow pace of growth amid significant uncertainty. So, despite a small uptick in the unemployment rate, the labour market mainly shows resilience The increased from 6.2 to 6.3% in August. While an increase in the jobless rate is never a good thing, we’d be hesitant to read too much into today’s number. The increase in the number of unemployed people was 11,000 higher than in July, but still 136,000 lower than in June. That puts this uptick into perspective. But employment expectations have steadily weakened over recent years, which means that…

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Switzerland’s Sygnum Bank now offers the BTC Alpha Fund, giving clients exposure to Bitcoin price appreciation plus yields for simply keeping the product in their portfolio. Sygnum, a digital asset bank in Switzerland, has recently launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund. The fund was a product of its partnership with Starboard Digital and Starmark. The partners serve as Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) for the fund, while Sygnum provides the product’s regulated distribution and banking infrastructure. Key Features of Sygnum’s BTC Alpha Fund The Cayman Islands-domiciled BTC Alpha Fund basically addresses the trade-offs investors usually face when investing in…

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Footwear retailer Genesco has formed the Journeys Global Retail Group, consolidating its Journeys, schuh and Little Burgundy retail brands. The reorganisation is aimed at enhancing the company’s focus on the youth footwear market, with a particular emphasis on female customers. The retailer stated that the restructuring will “boost the company’s global voice, unlock greater growth potential for brand partners and elevate its world-class talent.” The responsibilities of new group include coordinating international operations, supporting brand partnerships and managing talent. Genesco manages more than 1,250 retail outlets across North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside its portfolio of…

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By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) -A day ahead of what is expected to be very volatile conditions in money markets, a top Federal Reserve Bank of New York official said on Monday that markets are still flush with liquidity, central bank tools are in place to manage temporary hiccups, and in any case some level of chop in money market rates is healthy. “Our indicators currently suggest that reserves are still abundant,” said Julie Remache, deputy manager of the bank’s System Open Market Account and Head of Market and Portfolio Analysis. Her comments indicate she does not see a looming…

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Ethereum layer-2 network Base’s non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem took center stage in September, recording the highest sales count among collections, according to DappRadar data. NFTs on Base captured five of the top 10 spots by sales count in September, with DX Terminal and BasePaint securing the first and second ranks. The strong showing highlighted Base’s rapid ascent as a hub for experimental NFT projects, edging into territory long dominated by Ethereum and Polygon.Despite a surge in sales of Base NFTs, DappRadar data showed that trading volumes remained concentrated on Polygon and Ethereum collections. Polygon-based Courtyard led the month with $43.9 million,…

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Chasing after others’ buying can sometimes work, as long as investors have their own unique reason to buy, founded upon sound fundamentals. Recently, Cathie Wood from Ark Innovation ETF chose to expand her horizons beyond the United States technology sector, finding opportunities for undervalued blue chips in China and deploying a few million into some of the biggest names in Asia’s powerhouse. Her choice centered around shares of and as they are now beginning to expand their exposure into the global artificial intelligence race, not to mention a diversified business model attached to one of the world’s fastest-growing middle classes…

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