I know working professionals who keep complaining that they are struggling financially despite rising salaries. I checked the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) and found out that the average price of a pound of white bread has risen from $1.55 in January 2020 to $1.83 in January 2025. It is a jump of more than 18% within a span of three years. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index, which calculates the value of the USD relative to a basket of foreign currencies, has fallen to 96.2, its lowest point since ...

🇦🇪 BIG: Institutional crypto adoption has moved past the tipping point.At LONGITUDE Abu Dhabi, @MatthewRoszak, @Reeve_Collins, @joechalom, and @akshat_hk discussed how crypto and TradFi are converging into a single financial system.“2026 is when the dam starts to crack, unleashing trillions in institutional capital. ...

Industry Overview - The Middle East is recognized as a global blockchain hub [1] - The region demonstrates impressive speed, energy, and vision in the blockchain space [1] - Crypto adoption in the Middle East is over 30% and growing [1] Event Highlights - Cointelegraph CEO opened LONGITUDE Abu Dhabi, welcoming builders, investors, and institutions [1] - The event agenda included topics such as Solana, Bitcoin & privacy, security, and institutional crypto adoption [1]

Market Focus - Coinbase is increasing its investment and presence in the European market [1] - The next phase of cryptocurrency development in Europe is commencing [1] Adoption Trend - Institutional adoption of cryptocurrency is on the rise [1]

Crypto & Mining Industry Trends - Mining operations are evolving into a sovereign accumulation strategy [1] - Tax reforms are facilitating institutional crypto adoption [1] - Local stablecoins are emerging as a challenge to dollar dominance [1] - Strategic reserves are gaining political momentum on a global scale [1]

Core Insights - MicroStrategy (MSTR) has reinforced its bullish stance on Bitcoin by purchasing 10,100 BTC for $1.05 billion, averaging $104,080 per coin between June 9 and June 15, 2025 [1][8] - The company's total Bitcoin holdings have now reached approximately 592,100 BTC, valued at over $63 billion, reflecting a more than 3,000% increase in MSTR stock since the initiation of its Bitcoin strategy in 2020 [2] - MSTR's recent Bitcoin purchase was financed through capital-raising initiatives, including proceeds from its STRK and STRF at-the-market equity programs and a $979.7 million IPO of STRD preferred shares completed on June 10, 2025 [3] Company Strategy and Performance - MSTR reported a 13.7% year-to-date yield on its Bitcoin treasury, prompting the company to raise its full-year 2025 targets to a 25% BTC yield and a total Bitcoin gain of $15 billion [4][8] - MSTR's shares have gained 27.4% year-to-date, outperforming the Zacks Computer – Software industry's return of 11.3%, as well as competitors Coinbase (COIN) and MARA Holdings [7] Competitive Landscape - MARA Holdings is one of the largest Bitcoin miners, holding 47,531 BTC, and combines long-term asset accumulation with operational efficiency [5] - Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has a diversified business model and is well-positioned for long-term success due to its robust regulatory standing and global infrastructure [6]