Coinbase is a banking giant, calls increase to audit the Federal Reserve, XRP bulls fight to hold $2.40, and more in this Week in Review.
Coinbase Is a Banking Giant, Calls To Audit the Fed, and More — Week in Review
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Week in Review
Coinbase is quietly reinventing itself as a banking giant with $420 billion in assets, poised to rival traditional banks and brokerages. At the same time, a growing chorus calls for an audit of the Federal Reserve to root out potential inefficiencies and fraud. XRP is battling to sustain its $2.40 price level amid bullish long-term signals, despite facing short-term hurdles. On the international stage, discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and the U.S. dollar hint at a potential diplomatic breakthrough. Meanwhile, gold has soared to new heights at $2,942.70 per ounce.
Coinbase Quietly Becomes a Banking Giant—Now Bigger Than Most US Banks
Coinbase is transforming into a financial giant, rivaling banks and brokerages with $420 billion in assets… read more.
Editor’s comment: Coinbase is no longer just a crypto exchange—it is positioning itself as a next-generation financial institution that could replace banks, brokerages, and more.
A Growing Chorus of Voices Say Ron Paul Should Audit the Federal Reserve
Calls for an audit of the Federal Reserve have intensified as Ron Paul’s long-standing warnings about… read more.
Editor’s comment: Auditing various organs of the U.S. government such as the Federal Reserve and the Internal Revenue Service could be good for the U.S. economy especially if they uncover fraud, waste, or abuse.
XRP Price Analysis: Bulls Fight to Hold $2.40—Will They Prevail?
On Feb. 13, 2025, XRP stood at $2.46, commanding a valuation of $141 billion, paired with a daily trading volume… read more.
Editor’s comment: Long-term indicators suggest strength, but there still could be short-term weakness and lack of momentum.
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, US Dollar, and Cooperation
Donald Trump has announced a game-changing dialogue with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to fast-track Ukraine… read more.
Editor’s comment: A potential diplomatic breakthrough on Ukraine, alongside a broader reset in U.S.-Russia relations are most likely positive for economic growth.
Gold Hits New Peak; Peter Schiff Questions Bitcoin’s ‘Digital Gold’ Claim
On Tuesday, February 11, gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,942.70 per ounce amid concerns over… read more.
Editor’s comment: Gold is hitting an all-time high while bitcoin consolidates? I think bitcoin will probably play catch up at some point.
