Financial markets are in chaos, with Donald Trump attributing the crash to Kamala Harris and the Biden administration.
Over $2 trillion vanished from traditional markets within the first trading hour, and the crypto sector is experiencing extreme turbulence reminiscent of 2021.
Online brokerages like Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Vanguard faced technical issues, impacting thousands of users. Bitcoin has dropped over 16%, and Ether has seen its sharpest decline since 2021.
Massive sell-offs have resulted in the liquidation of 305,759 traders, amounting to $1.22 billion, dragging Bitcoin below $50,000.
On Truth Social, Trump blamed the market collapse on Harris and Biden, claiming their inept leadership caused the crisis. He presented voters with a stark choice: return to “Trump prosperity” or face the “Kamala Crash” and a potential Great Depression in 2024, along with the threat of World War III.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, fears of a larger conflict are spreading on social media, with frequent advisories contributing to global market instability. Traders are grappling with an atmosphere of escalating uncertainty and rumors of war.
Anthony Pompliano has voiced strong opposition to Donald Trump’s recent push to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that such a move could damage the credibility of the U.S. financial system.
As Washington pulls back on its crypto enforcement, Oregon is stepping up.
In a move that underscores its ambition to bridge crypto and traditional finance, Ripple is expanding the role of its newly acquired prime brokerage platform, Hidden Road.
HashKey Capital has officially launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, providing professional investors with regulated exposure to XRP without the need for direct ownership.