Matchamomania has gone global. Consumer appetite for the finely ground powder has been ignited by matcha lattes, matcha flavored Kit Kats, and a range of other sweet treats from ice creams to cookies that use the flavoring. But behind the craze is a brewing problem.There simply isn't enough supply. Local farmers are struggling to keep up as demand skyrockets and prices sore. Matcha's supply crunch follows an earlier national rice supply crisis and has symbolized Japan's painful return to inflation after thr ...

Market Dynamics - HyperCore spot price leadership for assets like PUMP is being monitored, potentially indicating a squeeze during downtime [1] - Binance's spot listing of PUMP may mitigate the impact of downtime-related supply crunches [1] Network Upgrade - Unit is conducting a mainnet upgrade expected to last 60-90 minutes, starting at 3pm EST [1] - Deposits and withdrawals will be queued during the downtime and resume after the upgrade [1] Potential Risks - Delayed deposits could lead to a supply crunch [1]

Supply Dynamics - Platinum supply crunch has reached a critical point after years [1] - Banks are struggling to secure dwindling platinum stocks in London [1] - Buyers in China and the US are actively acquiring available platinum [1]