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Navigating the evolving landscape of risk capital in North American markets
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Wall Street’s Silent Bet: What a Record Surge in Debt Securities Reveals
Wall Street just made its boldest move since 2008. Broker/dealers have loaded up on debt securities and repos at a historic pace—signaling they’re bracing for a major market correction.
Unicorn Mega-Deals: Economic Impact and Future Trends
Killing Canada’s Prosperity: The Productivity and Investment Crisis
Canada is falling behind — not from lack of resources, but from a systemic failure to reward productivity and innovation.
Gold Rally Reignites TSX Venture: Spurs Big Financings
Gold’s breakout has reignited investor interest in the TSX Venture, triggering large financings and renewed momentum across junior mining stocks. As majors generate record free cash flow, a new wave of M&A may be about to begin.
Has the NASDAQ Peaked?
The NASDAQ soared past 20,000 earlier this year, fueled by AI mania and tech euphoria — but history warns that every peak comes at a price. This is the gripping story of how the NASDAQ builds and breaks fortunes in cycles of boom, bust, and rebirth.
The Great Reset in Venture Capital
Venture capital faces a major reset. Easy money has dried up, forcing top partners at big firms to spin off smaller, conviction-driven funds. As the traditional “chase unicorns” playbook loses steam, the next wave of VC will prioritize sustainable, profitable businesses, rewarding resilience over outsized growth bets.
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Exploring the projects, regulations, and macro forces driving the next chapter of
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Is Bitcoin Really “Digital Gold”?
Every empire believed it would last forever...none did. Today, with soaring fiscal deficits, mass migration, and AI disruption shaking global foundations, investors are searching for new anchors.
The GENIUS Act: How a Quiet Law Could Spark a Financial Revolution
By legalizing tokenized securities, integrating stablecoins into the banking system, and introducing tax-deferred crypto accounts, the GENIUS Act lays the foundation for a modernized financial ecosystem, one that could transform how capital flows, how assets are held, and how investors build wealth.
Volatility Is the Price of Admission
When veteran investor Mark Yusko told me Bitcoin isn’t a trade—it’s an allocation—I paid attention. In this post, I break down our conversation on why Bitcoin may be the most mispriced asset in global markets today.
Was Bitcoin a Trap? Mark Yusko’s Chilling Theory on the Digital Dollar Endgame
Was Bitcoin really created by a mysterious genius… or by a shadowy intelligence agency? In this gripping deep-dive, Mark Yusko unpacks a theory that challenges everything we think we know about the world’s most valuable digital asset—and why it may already be too powerful to stop.
Institutional Bitcoin Investment: 2025 Sentiment, Trends, and Market Impact
Delve into the 2025 institutional Bitcoin landscape, examining dominant buying behaviors, the transformative role of Spot ETFs, and growing sovereign interest. This analysis uncovers the deep-seated conviction driving institutional adoption and its profound market implications.
Institutional Crypto Adoption & Regulation: Q2 2025 Trends Analysis
This article examines the key institutional crypto adoption and regulatory trends anticipated in Q2 2025. It covers Bitcoin ETF performance, evolving allocation strategies, M&A activity, US and global regulatory shifts, and the rise of altcoin ETFs and institutional DeFi, providing a forward-looking analysis.
Technology
Navigating the intersection of innovation and investment in the digital economy
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Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Moment: A Masterclass in Wealth Creation
By dominating the AI hardware market and evolving into a full-stack platform, Nvidia has created over a million percent returns for long-term investors. Its journey offers key lessons for small-cap speculators and raises important questions about what’s next for the world’s most valuable company.
The AI Paradox: Why Jim Bianco Says Automation Could Spark Inflation, Not Kill It
Jim Bianco believes AI won’t just eliminate jobs - it will birth entire industries and new inflationary demand. This post unpacks his contrarian take on self-driving cars, decentralized AI, and what investors must understand about the next phase of innovation.
Why A.I. Is The Most Hopeful Story in a Generation
Despite fears of job losses, AI may unlock a wave of reinvention—creating new industries, evolving careers, and offering investors a rare source of long-term optimism in a high-rate world.
Quantum Computing 2025: Milestones, Hype & Investment Realities
This article dissects the 2025 quantum computing landscape, analyzing key technological milestones, investment trends, and the crucial gap between ambitious roadmaps and commercial reality. It offers insights for businesses and investors navigating this transformative technology's evolution.
Bitcoin Adoption: A New Monetary Order in the Making
From obscure beginnings to a serious financial movement, Bitcoin adoption is reshaping how the world thinks about money, trust, and the future of finance.
Crypto vs Banks: Can Bitcoin’s New Titans Challenge Fiat's Old Guard?
Binance and Coinbase may lead in crypto, but they’re still dwarfed by the size and scope of traditional banks. Yet Bitcoin’s growing integration into corporate and sovereign finance is changing the narrative fast. This blog explores the shifting balance of power between crypto-native firms and Wall Street’s legacy titans.
Mining Stocks
Unearthing value in the world of junior resource companies and exploration plays
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Whispers in the Vault: Why Gold Stocks Remain the Market’s Forgotten Giants
Global gold demand hit US $132 billion in Q2 2025, while mine supply barely grew and production costs soared. Despite this imbalance, gold equities remain under-owned and undervalued - an echo of past cycles where miners eventually outpaced bullion. Whispers in the Vault explores why scarcity may become miners’ greatest hidden asset.
The West Rises: How North America and Australia Sparked the Silver Revival
Fueled by innovative miners, strategic acquisitions, and booming industrial demand, Western silver output soared last year, led by Canada’s 33% jump. Meanwhile, Chile’s 17% drop exposed the vulnerabilities of a sector under pressure from climate challenges and costly project delays.
Lithium Isn’t Dead - it’s More Alive Than Ever
With CATL’s mine closure tightening global supply, lithium’s long-term demand story is back in focus. North America’s rising production could shape the industry’s next boom cycle.
Golden Alchemy: Switzerland’s Refining Legacy & the Tariff Shock
This article explores Switzerland’s dominance in gold refining, the sudden U.S. tariff shock, and how BRICS nations and alternative hubs could reshape the future of the global gold trade.
Copper’s Tariff Shock: What the Market Plunge Really Means for Investors
Let's unpack the historic plunge, the policy twist behind it, and why copper remains one of the most strategic and contested resources for the decades ahead.
Titanium: The Strategic Metal That Powers Empires
With production concentrated in a handful of countries and demand rising from aerospace to EVs, titanium’s role as a critical mineral has never been more vital. For investors, the story is clear: titanium isn’t just an industrial metal, it’s a pillar of future security and innovation.
Energy Stocks
Powering your portfolio with emerging energy market opportunities
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Canadian Clean Tech Startups Leading the Global Energy Transition
This article highlights leading Canadian clean tech startups and their groundbreaking innovations in areas like carbon solutions, energy storage, and sustainable materials. It examines the supportive ecosystem and challenges, showcasing Canada's vital role and future potential in the global energy transition.
The AI Energy Imperative: Navigating the 2030 Grid Crisis and Forging Sustainable Solutions
AI's exponential growth is projected to double data center energy demand by 2030, straining global grids and necessitating urgent, innovative solutions. This article explores the scale of this challenge and pathways towards a sustainable, AI-powered future.
Oil Shock 2025: Underinvestment, Conflict, and Price Spike Analysis
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted risks pointing towards a potential oil shock in 2025. It examines how persistent underinvestment, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and shifting market fundamentals could converge, leading to significant price volatility. Readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the probability, triggers, and potential magnitude of such an event.
When The Lights Go Out For Canada
Canada’s energy sector is under fire at home—just as global demand surges. Discover why overregulation is jeopardizing our energy future and security.
Economy
Translating global economic shifts into actionable venture market strategies
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Could European Banks Be at the Epicenter of the Next Financial Crisis?
Europe’s largest banks may look well-capitalized on paper, but hidden risks, from complex assets to shadow finance, leave the system exposed. A shock in London, Madrid, Paris, or Milan could quickly ripple across North America, reshaping markets and currencies.
Lessons from Post-War Financial Repression — And How to Ride Through It
This article explores the lessons of post-WWII financial repression, the winners and losers it created, and how investors today can prepare for a decade of negative real rates, shifting capital flows, and the rise of real assets.
The Greatest Illusion in Finance: How Banks Create Money from Nothing
This article unpacks the hidden mechanics of modern banking, revealing how commercial banks create money out of nothing through credit issuance. It traces the evolution from fractional reserve theory to the revolutionary credit creation theory, exposing how credit expansion—not savings—drives asset booms, inflation, and systemic risk.
The Hidden Driver: Why Every Investor Must Watch Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitical risk is no longer a background concern, it’s a central force reshaping global markets. This article unpacks how political instability, trade wars, and regional conflicts are influencing capital flows, supply chains, and investment strategies in real time.
Why Marc Faber Thinks the U.S. Could Default Under Trump
Marc Faber warns that a second Trump presidency could trigger the first U.S. default in history, as rising debt, protectionism, and a weakening dollar converge.
Trapped by Debt: Diego Parrilla on Structural Inflation and the Next Financial Shock
In this gripping conversation, macro strategist Diego Parrilla reveals why structural inflation, yield curve control, and relentless money printing have trapped global markets in a stagflationary spiral. With bonds no longer offering protection and central banks addicted to intervention, investors are being forced into risk - whether they realize it or not.
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