• Mar 05, 2025

What Crypto Must Do to Activate the Wealth Advisory Segment

Though it may seem contrary to the industry’s Do Your Own Research ethos that is particularly beloved by purists, successfully unlocking crypto access for high net worth investors and their advisors will propel the industry forward, says Binance’s Catherine Chen.

  • Mar 05, 2025

Germany to ease government debt limits in major step aimed at boosting economy, defense spending

The two political parties expected to form the next German government have agreed to loosen the country's constitution restrictions on borrowing, enabling 1 trillion euros ($1.08 trillion) or more in spending on defense and infrastructure. It’s a major change in Germany’s debt-averse political culture, rejecting conventional economic wisdom that long dominated Europe’s biggest economy and one of the world’s wealthiest countries. Here are key facts about the debt brake and what the changes will mean for Germany and Europe.

  • Mar 05, 2025

Trump's tariffs drive US physical market aluminium premiums to record high

Price premiums for aluminium on the physical market in the United States have surged to a record high due to the looming threat of tariffs on imports of the metal used in the transport, construction and packaging industries. U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to restore 25% tariffs on aluminium imports from March 12. Tariffs on most imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday.