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Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysis Key Economic Events for Today ▶ Aug. 13: U.K. preliminary second-quarter GDP (3 p.m. Korea Standard Time; 7 a.m. in the U.K.), U.S. July producer price index, or PPI (9:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time; 8:30 a.m. in the U.S.), and U.S. initial jobless claims (9:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time; 8:30 a.m. in the U.S.) Key Cryptocurrency Events for Today ▶ Aug. 13: None Source link

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July’s data reveals a widening divide between USDT and USDC as card top-ups crossed $1 billion and payments ranked second in crypto funding.In 2026, stablecoins became one of the fastest-growing segments, peaking at nearly $320B of total capitalization and now settling down closer to $308B. Their role extends well beyond market size: stablecoins are widely used across crypto for trading, settlement, payments, remittances, and other financial activity. In this stablecoin digest, the CryptoRank Research team analyzed the key metrics of stablecoins and the crypto payments sector. We broke down everything from market dynamics and on-chain activity to crypto payments and…

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When it comes to politics and elections, economists are often told to stay in our lanes and stick to inflation and taxes. But whether it is political economy, public choice theory, or the Bill Clinton mantra of “it’s the economy stupid!”, economics, politics and elections are intimately related. With election speculation rife and Budget 2027 on the horizon the question of how economics can break through identity politics to help Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim win the next general election (GE16) is something economists can help to answer. The secret is simple. In the privacy of the ballot box every voter…

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Proposal calls for permanent reserve Merkle says the ARMA Act would only have a long-term impact on Bitcoin prices. Reuters The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA Act) proposes a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, as investors watch whether the legislation provides a long-term uptick for Bitcoin demand and creates a role for the cryptocurrency as a government-held asset.Thanalop Preedamanoch, head of investment and fund manager at Merkle Capital, said major Bitcoin rallies have historically been driven by new sources of demand. Retail investors played a key role in the 2021 bull market, while institutional demand accelerated in 2024 following the introduction of…

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Sophie is a student on the BSc (hons) Economics and Politics course at Bath. ‘I wanted to go to the best University, and Bath is in the UK top ten for my subjects.’ Coming from a disadvantaged background, university isn’t just ‘what everyone does’. You don’t come because your parents did and you might enjoy it. For me, it was my best chance to improve my standing in life and fulfill my potential. I wanted to go to the best university, and Bath is in the UK top ten for my subjects. Since attending, I know this reflects the great…

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