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Bitcoin's Next Accumulation Phase Hinges on Fragile US Credit Markets

As Bitcoin's price struggles to find a floor, analysts point to a critical and seemingly calm indicator—the US corporate credit spread—as the potential trigger for the next major move. The current divergence between compressed credit risk and falling crypto prices suggests markets may be underpricing looming stress.

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As Washington Seeks Minerals, Congo Fears a Raw Deal

While U.S. officials host a global summit on critical minerals, communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo voice deep skepticism that new deals will translate into local benefits, amid fears of entrenched exploitation and conflict.