real – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 real – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Why Wall Street is ‘out of step’ with the real economy https://earlybirdsinvest.com/why-wall-street-is-out-of-step-with-the-real-economy/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/why-wall-street-is-out-of-step-with-the-real-economy/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:23:51 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/why-wall-street-is-out-of-step-with-the-real-economy/

Financial markets keep rallying, but a look beneath the surface paints a much riskier picture for the months ahead. Many investors now warn that Wall Street is ignoring growing cracks in the U.S. job market and real economy, a disconnect that has led to major trouble before.

Why Wall Street is so out of step

History shows a persistent pattern. As EndGame Macro pointed out, when job openings decline and unemployment ticks up, the stock market often keeps climbing, until reality hits.

In 2001, 2008, and again in 2020, stocks stayed buoyant on hopes of a Fed rescue or “new era” narratives, only to drop hard when weaker jobs data started to hit company earnings. Typically, this “catch-down” arrived within 6-12 months and:

“It wasn’t gentle; it came with a sharp drop and a recession.”

We’re seeing the same setup today. August’s jobs data was much softer than expected, with only 22,000 new jobs added and the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 remains near record highs. Wall Street optimism is built on expectations of imminent Fed rate cuts, easy liquidity, and relentless momentum from tech stocks.

Markets are “buying time” on the belief that central bankers will solve everything, but the labor market is already losing ground.

Companies are slowing hiring, and long-term unemployment is rising. Once weaker labor figures hit corporate earnings, Wall Street typically adjusts quickly, and that adjustment tends to be sharp.

This gap between Wall Street optimism and Main Street reality isn’t sustainable. When Fed rate cuts arrive, they might cushion the landing or even spark short-lived rallies.

Yet history shows that deteriorating jobs data wins out before long, dragging stock prices lower as analysts slash profit forecasts.

The risk: a sudden correction

Wall Street’s current rally is fueled by liquidity expectations, not strong fundamentals. In previous cycles, these disconnects have led to a painful correction when markets finally “catch down” to economic reality.

Looking beyond equities, Bitcoin and the broader crypto markets have responded briskly to these macro signals. In early September, as weak jobs numbers lit up rate cut hopes, Bitcoin surged past $113,000.

With PPI data and CPI data confirming expectations this week, the odds of a rate cut at the next Federal Reserve meeting are over 90%, and the markets are pricing in the expectation of more liquidity in the system, with the Bitcoin price hitting over $116,000 at the time of writing and Ethereum over $4,700.

Digital assets trade the macro narrative; when the real economy slows and central banks ease, traders lean into risk and inflation hedges like Bitcoin.

If history repeats, a sudden equity correction could push more investors toward Bitcoin and crypto, both as a hedge and as speculative plays on monetary easing.

Weakening labor markets, more Fed stimulus, and persistent dollar risk provide a backdrop where digital assets become appealing alternatives to stocks.

Investor focus may shift from chasing tech stocks to seeking refuge in “hard money” like Bitcoin and gold if recession risks get real.

One thing is certain: Wall Street and Main Street are drifting apart. Stocks may stay aloft for a few more months, but softer job numbers and weak employment trends have a history of reversing market euphoria.

Traders betting on Fed support may not see trouble right away, but when the disconnect closes, it can happen fast.

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Spam Protection unknown numbers

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I shudder every time I get a phone call from an unknown number. I dread looking at the hundreds of unread text messages in my inbox. No, I’m not being melodramatic. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been very lax with securing my phone number. Every app, every food delivery service, every shopping website that I’ve logged into has my phone number. At the time of signing up for these services, it seemed like the obvious thing to do. After all, if the delivery guy needs to find my address, he’ll have to call me for assistance. Plus, it makes sign-in so much easier on services that default to phone numbers. As harmless as this seems, it’s opened up a world of pain for me.

Once your phone number is in the hands of a business, it stops being yours.

For years my phone has been cluttered with spam texts, unwanted messages, and more robocalls than I know how to handle. I’d be pulling out my hair if it weren’t for call screening services like TrueCaller. But even the best of these is far from perfect. The point is, the number that was supposed to connect me with family, friends, and colleagues is now up for grabs as a target for digital advertising. And I didn’t sign up for that. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and there is a way out.

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Turning point

spam calls

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For me, the turning point came one evening when I missed an urgent call from family because I’d switched off my phone’s vibration alert after multiple back-to-back spam calls. That is a no-go. That was it. My phone number is mine, and it should only be available to the people I give it to. The solution? As simple as it sounds — a secondary number. As drastic as it seems, keeping a secondary number has been the easiest trick to keep spammers and scammers at bay.

My phone number is mine, and it should only be available to the people I give it to.

It might sound like I’m making a mountain out of a molehill, but hear me out. Your phone number isn’t just a phone number. It’s how people reach you, it’s how you control your focus, your time, and your peace of mind during a busy workday. As much as our phones are gateways to the internet, that phone number is still a critical part of the puzzle.

And once your phone number is in the hands of a company, it stops being yours. While countries in the European Union might have strong GDPR-based data protection laws, that’s not the case worldwide. Once your number is in their hands, it’s a free for all for ads, for spam, for interruptions, and to be sold further ahead to data aggregators. Moreover, there’s no way to undo it after the fact.

Why a second phone line makes perfect sense

spam messages on a Pixel phone

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I didn’t come to this rather extreme solution as my first step. I’ve tried apps that offered temporary numbers and email authentication where possible. But neither of these is a permanent solution. Inevitably, you will run into a service that will not let you sign up without a valid phone number. Moreover, I wanted a number that would be capable of receiving two-factor authentication codes. That’s a no-go with a temporary number. So, I settled on the, frankly, easier option of getting a second SIM card.

This SIM card is dedicated for use with apps, online services, and anything or anyone that needs a number but doesn’t need to contact me personally. I’m using a cheap prepaid plan with just the minimal basics to ensure I get verification codes. Honestly, most of the time I just switch off that second SIM unless I’m expecting a text code. When it’s on, I ignore any errant calls. Simple as that. But this singular step towards separating my personal life from my public-facing number has transformed my day-to-day experience. My real phone number is exclusively mine again. When it rings, it’s almost always someone who is actually trying to get in touch with me, and I’m much more likely to pick up the call.

It doesn’t have to be a physical SIM card either. You can use an eSIM instead for added convenience while still getting all the benefits of being able to disable calls, mute messages, or fetch one-time passwords. Personally, I prefer physical SIM cards, but the principle of separation remains the same.

The secondary number is effectively disposable — if spam gets out of hand, I can toss it and start fresh.

What’s particularly surprising with this approach is how simple it is. The obvious reduction in spam comes with the added benefits of control. The secondary number is effectively disposable, and if spam starts going out of hand once again, I can just toss the number and start afresh. There’s also the mental shift that comes with it. When I sign up for a service, I have the choice of giving it my real number or the burner. In practice, almost no service other than perhaps my bank deserves my main number. It’s made me a lot more deliberate in giving out my phone number. And yes, you can use the same approach when handing out your number to people as well. But hey, you didn’t hear that from me.

In addition to convenience, there are real security advantages, too. When your real number is no longer linked to a service, you reduce the risk of it being exposed in a data breach or leaked through an app. You reduce the chances of phishing attacks or impersonation. You aren’t relying on a single point of contact. Two-factor authentication for critical services, like my bank, still remains tied to my main number. But the likelihood of my bank leaking out data is much lower than the online store I buy t-shirts from. Essentially, bad actors might get access to your disposable number, but this approach drastically reduces the chances of your main number and its associated services being hacked.

It’s not a perfect approach

Of course, no approach is perfect and this one isn’t either. For one, there’s an extra cost to it. Even if you’re on a prepaid plan with the bare minimum services subscribed to, you’re still looking at some cash outlay every month. It can also be mildly annoying. I tend to keep the second number toggled off, and you’ll have to manually switch it back on anytime you’re expecting a verification code. While you’re at it, expect a barrage of spam texts as well.

Finally, if your phone doesn’t support dual SIM cards or a secondary eSIM card slot, this approach falls flat. You could get an old-school flip phone that only accepts phone calls and texts, but that might be pushing it as far as convenience goes. Barring that, most of these aren’t issues aren’t dealbreakers, but they’re worth keeping in mind.

Now, some might say that this is a lot of effort for dealing with spam. Paying for a second number, managing the SIM for authentication codes, etc. But honestly, once it is integrated into your workflow, the effort is pretty minimal compared to the benefits. In fact, once set up, it doesn’t need much manual intervention at all. I rarely even think about the secondary line unless I’m expecting a verification code. Meanwhile, my life continues as normal on my main number, minus the spam.

Nor is this approach new and novel. People have been using burner phones and disposable numbers for years, but the modern implementation, if your phone supports it, makes it much easier and cleaner. Between eSIMs, prepaid SIM cards, and cheap secondary plans, it’s easy and affordable enough to add a second line and build a digital boundary.

Better security with a side of sanity

spam calls on a Pixel phone

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At the end of the day, for me at least, segregating phone numbers isn’t just about spam. It’s about establishing boundaries between what’s important and what’s not. A phone number may look like just ten digits, but in practice, it represents your attention, your time, and your willingness to be interrupted during a busy day or a relaxing vacation.

Companies will continue to demand your number, but they don’t need the real one.

This small act of separation also changes how you view technology. When your real number is reserved for people, every call and message on that line feels intentional. You stop bracing yourself for or dreading spam calls and instead expect meaningful contact. It’s had a tangible effect on my anger and stress levels. I’m not an angry person by nature, but even the most stoic person would fail to be calm after the 10th call selling you a credit, insurance or a loan. I also think this practice has implications beyond phone numbers. Just like phone numbers, it’s important to be mindful of the amount of data you are giving access to while using apps, email signups or web services. But that’s fodder for yet another article.

If anything, I wish I had started maintaining dual phone lines earlier. The peace of mind I get from knowing my real number is private has made every bit of the effort worthwhile. My daily call log is certainly a lot cleaner, and my texts are from people I know. Most importantly, my phone no longer feels like a public billboard. Companies will continue to demand your number, but they don’t need the real one. They never really did.

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A leading crypto adviser is sending an urgent message to XRP investors. Jake Claver, who advises the ultra-wealthy, says the time to prepare is before XRP becomes real money. He warns that too many investors wait until after profits arrive, and by then it may be too late to avoid problems. Claver explains that early planning could be the best way to protect XRP investor gains and keep them safe. According to him, waiting until the windfall is already in their wallet leaves them exposed and unprepared.

Get Your Structure In Place Before XRP Profits Arrive

Jake Claver’s first piece of advice in his X post is direct: get your structure in place before profits come in. He says many XRP investors are waiting too long, and that delay can lead to risks that are hard to fix later. As a crypto adviser for the ultra wealthy, Claver has seen how fast success can turn into trouble when investors ignore planning. He makes it clear that action must come before the gains, not after.

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The crypto adviser stresses that XRP investors need to focus on legal, tax, and security planning while they still have time. If these steps are skipped or delayed, investors may face significant burdens when their coins become of real value. Problems can arise quickly, and once they do, they become more complex and more expensive to resolve. 

Claver cautions that establishing a structure is not about fear but being smart. Building the right plan now helps investors enjoy their success later without stress. In his view, the best way to secure digital wealth is to take action early, not when the profits are already sitting in the wallet.

Trusts, LLCs, And Custody Solutions Built For Digital Assets

Jake Claver also points to the tools he thinks work best for building crypto wealth. He says basic templates are not enough for serious investors, and XRP holders need structures made for digital assets if they want their coins to turn into lasting money.

The crypto adviser for the ultra-wealthy recommends using digital asset–specific trusts, LLCs, and custody solutions. These solutions could provide XRP investors with lasting financial security, giving them a strong way to protect their wealth and avoid costly mistakes as their digital holdings gradually turn into real money.

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The tools are not one-size-fits-all but they handle the fast growth and changing rules around digital coins. With the proper setup, XRP investors can protect their profits, pass on wealth to the next generation, and keep it safe from sudden losses.

Claver’s warning is clear, asking XRP investors to act early. By putting these protections in place before profits arrive, they can hold on to the value they have built and avoid risks from waiting too long. 

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-adviser-for-the-ultra-wealthy-tells-xrp-investors-what-to-do-as-coins-turn-to-real-money/feed/ 0 56248 Real estate’s quiet crash: your home is worth less than ever in Bitcoin https://earlybirdsinvest.com/real-estates-quiet-crash-your-home-is-worth-less-than-ever-in-bitcoin/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/real-estates-quiet-crash-your-home-is-worth-less-than-ever-in-bitcoin/#respond Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:48:43 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/real-estates-quiet-crash-your-home-is-worth-less-than-ever-in-bitcoin/

In April 2023, a Bitcoiner going by the name of Breadman purchased a property for $496,000, which was equivalent to 22.5 BTC at the time. Fast forward to August 2025, and the property is now valued at $570,000, a respectable 15% gain in dollar terms. But here’s the kicker: priced in Bitcoin, his home is now worth just 4.85 BTC, a staggering 78% loss when measured against the world’s hardest money, and highlighting real estate’s quiet crash as a store-of-value asset.

Breadman’s painful personal anecdote uncovers the silent crisis rippling across global real estate markets, disguised by rising fiat prices but blast wide open when viewed through a Bitcoin lens.

Real estate’s quiet crash is more pronounced in the US

While Mediterranean countries like Spain have posted annual price growth of 7–8%, and even double-digit jumps in appraised values in Portugal, the wider global picture is more uncertain.

In North America, the United Kingdom, and much of the rest of Europe, the pace of property appreciation has slowed sharply. A UBS global forecast for 2025 notes that, after declines in 2022 and a muted recovery, capital values are expected to be “pretty flat” this year, with the residential sector showing only “modest uplift”.

The erosion of fiat: why real gains aren’t what they seem

On paper, a 15% gain in two years sounds solid. But inflation eats into those fiat profits relentlessly. Revised forecasts have pegged U.S. inflation for 2025 as running above 4%; add in local volatility from tariffs and changing global policy, and the real return on property is often much less than the headline figure.

It gets worse in many emerging markets, where high inflation rates (sometimes triple digits) wipe out nominal gains and even erode real wealth. For instance, Argentina’s annual inflation exceeded 200% in 2023, meaning property owners often saw their increases in local currency values completely overshadowed by the dramatic loss of purchasing power.

Bitcoin: the ultimate measuring stick

Now zoom out. Since April 2023, Bitcoin has surged from ~$22,000 to above $118,000, outpacing every major asset class on earth, and dwarfing the dollar gains made in real estate. While homes may be getting more expensive in fiat, they’re becoming vastly cheaper in BTC terms.

Macro investor and bitcoin advocate, James Lavish, called global real estate the largest addressable asset class for wealth seeking inflation protection. He highlighted the $998 trillion of capital parked in real estate and other global assets, all of which is steadily losing ground to Bitcoin’s scarcity-driven, deflationary model.

global store of value assets
Global store of value assets. Source: Jesse Myers

While houses look like good investments on a nominal chart, their real purchasing power collapses when measured against truly hard money.

The ‘Bitcoin pizza’ effect: when value goes parabolic

Exchanging your Bitcoin for other assets has proven extremely costly over the years. Just ask Laszlo Hanyecz, who famously traded 10,000 BTC for two pizzas in 2010. At the time, the coins were worth about $41. Today, those pizzas would fetch over $1.1 billion. What seemed reasonable in fiat terms became a legendary loss in Bitcoin value and a cautionary tale for anyone measuring wealth in dollars alone.

While global headlines tout resilient or even climbing real estate prices, a new reality is emerging for those with a Bitcoin perspective: real estate’s quite crash in BTC terms, and inflation further eroding fiat gains.

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Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has indirect exposure to 7,161 BTC, worth approximately $862.8 million per K33 survey as of June 30.

It rose 88% in six months and 193% in a year as funds increased the number of stocks in listed companies that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

MicroStrategy remains the largest channel, with NBIM owning 1.05% from 0.72% at the end of 2024. Additional exposures are performed via Block, Coinbase, Marathon Digital, and the Japanese Metaplanet.

Per capita, it is 1,387 Norwegian cloners of Bitcoin exposure for all citizens. In other words, index-grade portfolios already carry the risk of Bitcoin without explicit sovereignty duties.

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Norwegian Crypto Strategy: Mining Restrictions, Service Possibilities and Market Gap highlights opportunities

In June, Oslo signaled a temporary ban on new power-intensive crypto mining data centres to save energy in other sectors.

Digitalization Minister Kalianne Tun highlighted the government’s intention to limit proof of job mining, citing high-power draws and low local job creation.

That limitation curbs short-term mining in Norway. Still, it clarifies lanes for detention, settlement, regulated market infrastructure, and local leadership where institutional finance services, abundant clean energy, strong rule of law, and a conservative risk culture are competitive advantages.

And you have critics like McKinsey’s Martin Bech Holte. He warns that the $20 oil-funded model brings satisfaction with a decline in student scores, high sick leave rates, and taxation systems that are considered to punish entrepreneurs’ success.

This is important for cryptography. To attract and maintain talent to build a high-value blockchain infrastructure, current brain drainage needs to be reversed.

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Highly recognized bats for low penetration

Norway’s perception of Crypto is almost abnormal at 96%, but now they only own 11%, with two-thirds of holders allocating less than 5% savings, with most positions at NOK 50,000.

Defi usage is negligible at 6%, while NFT adoption is only 1%. The most common reasons for non-ownership are lack of interest, lack of knowledge, and perceptions of high risk.

This careful profile, coupled with near-similar perceptions, is a major set-up for the gradual deployment of bank integrated custody, pension-related exposure, and tokenized real-world asset pilots.

The three moves could position Norway as a global crypto hub. It enables direct sovereign BTC exposure via listed ETPs, builds national custody/settlement stacks with clear accounting, launches tokenized goods and trade finance pilots in energy, fishing and shipping.

NBIM already owns 1.5% of its global stock, so Norway has a lower political risk and worsens strategic profits, allowing it to extend its market plumbing advantage to crypto.

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The dream of paying with crypto in stores has been around for years. Many in the industry have said it would soon be a common sight. However, most stores today still do not offer the option to pay with digital currencies.

Retail payments continue to rely on traditional point-of-sale machines. These machines are everywhere, reliable, and familiar. Businesses are not eager to replace them.

Many crypto payment projects have tried to enter this space. They usually require new hardware or completely different systems. However, for a small business, this is not a practical move.

The result is a retail world that remains slow to adopt crypto. Until someone figures out how to build on top of what merchants already use, mainstream adoption will remain difficult.

SpacePay Works with What Merchants Already Have

SpacePay approaches the problem from a different angle. It does not try to replace what already exists but creates solutions that fit into existing payment flows.

The core of this strategy is a simple APK file that runs on Android point-of-sale machines that are already used in many parts of the world.

The APK is flexible and can work across various terminal brands. Merchants do not need to throw out old equipment or learn new systems. It feels just like an update to what they already use.

This familiar experience removes friction. It helps business owners feel more confident about accepting crypto. Transactions also become easier, not harder.

Crypto becomes another payment option on the same machine they already use every day. This is the kind of change that spreads fast because it does not disrupt daily operations.

To add to this, the system only charges 0.5% merchant fees per transaction, and there are no hidden fees. Also, transactions are processed without delays; it works for various types of businesses.

The whole system is decentralized, which means that no central authority controls users’ funds or data.

How the APK Could Boost Global Growth and Token Use

The APK could help SpacePay grow across global markets. The system works without a complex rollout or hardware change. This makes it easier for large numbers of merchants to get started.

Every new merchant that uses SpacePay adds value to the network. Each transaction supports the system and drives more utility for the SPY token.

This dynamic is simple and can bring in more adoption and utility for SpacePay and its native token, SPY. More use brings more demand for the token, which could create upward momentum.

The SPY token benefits from this because it plays a key role in how the system works, and it is already drawing the attention of investors who see the structure behind it. They are buying into a network with real potential to scale.

SpacePay Solutions Are Already Getting Recognized

SpacePay raised $750,000 in private funding and was named the “New Payment Platform of the Year” in 2022 and 2023 by CorporateLiveWire awards. It is already compliant with international standards, and it is designed to work in most countries without restriction.

The APK is what allows SpacePay to go live quickly in many markets without changing how retail already works.

The simplicity of this solution is the reason it may succeed. It is not just about crypto but also about making payments easier for everyone. The idea of accepting crypto could become real when it fits into what is already there.

A key component of this ecosystem is the SPY token. It supports transactions, rewards loyalty, offers voting rights, and even gives holders early access to new features and revenue-sharing opportunities.

With so much utility and a presale gaining momentum, SpacePay might be doing more than promising mass adoption. It may have actually found a way to build it.

How to Buy SPY Crypto in the Ongoing Presale

Anyone with a supported wallet can join the SPY presale. It takes just a few steps to participate.

First, visit the official SpacePay presale website. Connect your MetaMask or any other compatible wallet. Make sure the wallet is funded with ETH, BNB, MATIC, AVAX, BASE, USDC, or USDT.

If you prefer, you can use a bank card to make your purchase. Once connected and funded, use the widget on the site. Select how much you want to invest, authorize the transaction, and confirm that you have enough crypto to cover the fees.

You will receive SPY tokens in your wallet once the purchase is complete. The current price is $0.003181, but this may rise as the presale continues.

JOIN THE SPACEPAY (SPY) PRESALE NOW

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Christie’s International Real Estate, an auction house based in the UK, has introduced a new service that enables people to buy and sell homes using cryptocurrency.

According to a July 24 report by The New York Times, the decision comes after a few successful sales, including a $65 million home in Beverly Hills that was purchased with Bitcoin
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$117,311.89

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Christie’s has created a dedicated team of legal experts, crypto specialists, and analysts to handle these types of deals without involving banks.

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According to CEO Aaron Kirman, it is not yet a common way to buy real estate, but interest is increasing, especially among wealthy clients who want more privacy.

He explained that some buyers still use companies or trusts to hide their identities, but when crypto is involved, it becomes even harder to trace the transaction due to the way blockchain works.

Kirman said the company has been able to protect buyer identities in past crypto deals. Currently, Christie’s is offering around $1 billion worth of homes where the sellers are open to accepting cryptocurrency. These include high-priced properties in areas like Los Angeles and Joshua Tree.

One of the sellers, Chris Hanley, is offering a house in Joshua Tree for nearly $18 million. He told The New York Times:

Accepting cryptocurrency signals an openness to innovative buyers, some of whom are crypto millionaires and billionaires looking for real-world assets to diversify.

Recently, Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, signed an agreement with the crypto exchange Crypto.com



$1.28B

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This is Part Two of our three-part post on how U.S. citizens and green-card holders can protect themselves at the border, in which we interviewed deputy director of ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, Nathan Freed Wessler.

In Part One, we covered the rights of U.S. citizens reentering the country, including advice on what to do if U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents decide to interrogate. In this second part, we dive into what border agents are legally allowed — and not allowed — do with your phone and laptop. We also discuss how to protect your data, and why a burner Chromebook might not be such a crazy idea after all.

“The fear is real,” Wessler warned us. But he said the risk is higher for some citizens over others. Read on to determine how far you, as an American or green-card holder, might want to go in protecting yourself and your digital privacy before your next international trip.

Let’s talk about your devices. If CBP [Customs and Border Protection] wants to search your phone or computer, and you’re a U.S. citizen, do they have the right to do so?

Wessler: They claim the right to do that. Of course, if you’re inside the country, the basic rule is that when the government wants to search your private things or private space, they need to go to a judge first, demonstrate probable cause, and get a warrant.

At the border, the government can search your stuff — no warrant requirement, not even a requirement of individualized suspicion. The government takes the position that cell phones and laptops are just like suitcases, and they should have exactly the same latitude to search them. They can do it to everybody. They can do it because it’s a Tuesday. They can do it because they’re picking all gray-haired travelers today, whatever it is.

What do they actually do when they search your phone or laptop?

Wessler: The government distinguishes between two different kinds of searches: what they call basic searches and what they call advanced searches.

Read the rest of the interview with Nate Wessler of the ACLU on our ad-free Boing Boing Premium site!

Previously: A guide to protecting your privacy at U.S. borders

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/the-fear-is-real-how-to-protect-your-devices-and-digital-life-from-u-s-border-agents/feed/ 0 49206 Solana Near Last Major Resistance Amid 10% Surge – Analyst Says ‘Real Bull Run’ Is Close https://earlybirdsinvest.com/solana-near-last-major-resistance-amid-10-surge-analyst-says-real-bull-run-is-close/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/solana-near-last-major-resistance-amid-10-surge-analyst-says-real-bull-run-is-close/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:50:10 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/solana-near-last-major-resistance-amid-10-surge-analyst-says-real-bull-run-is-close/

Solana (SOL) has recorded a significant rally over the past week, reclaiming the $160 area and attempting to hold its last major resistance. Some analysts suggest that if bullish momentum continues, the altcoin will run to new highs once this level is recovered.

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Solana Attempts $180 Reclaim

As the crypto market capitalization nears the $4 trillion mark and Bitcoin (BTC) makes new all-time highs (ATHs), Solana, one of the leading altcoins of this cycle, is retesting crucial levels after climbing nearly 10% over the past week.

The cryptocurrency has been compressing between two key levels since the Q2 recovery, trading between the $140-$180 mark for over two months. However, last month’s geopolitical tensions saw SOL briefly lose its local range and retest the $120-$130 area.

Amid the July rally, Solana has reclaimed its local range, climbing to the upper boundary and attempting to break above key $180 resistance. Analyst Crypto Jelle noted that, just like Ethereum’s (ETH) $4,000 barrier, this area is the “final major level for bears to defend.”

This has been a key level during this cycle, serving as a major bounce area during the Q4 2024 and early 2025 rally. Additionally, it became the most crucial resistance after losing this area in late February, with multiple failed attempts to reclaim it over the past months.

Reclaiming this level could propel the token to the $200 mark and set the stage for a continuation to higher levels, the analyst affirmed. Meanwhile, market watcher Froggy highlighted that Solana retested this key zone on Friday, “signaling strong bullish intent.”

Nonetheless, the altcoin fell below this level after hitting its two-month high of $184, trading within the $177-179 price range for the past several hours. To the analyst, “as long as $168 holds, a move toward $186–$188 remains likely.”

SOL Preparing For Price Discovery?

According to Daan Crypto Trades, if SOL breaks above and holds the crucial level, the next area of interest would be around the $220 mark, followed by the $260 barrier.

The trader explained that SOL reclaimed the Daily 200 Moving Average (MA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) earlier this week, which led to the ongoing retest of the $180 area.

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Solana reclaims Daily 200 MA/EMA. Source: Daan Crypto Trades on X

He also noted that memecoins are “running well” as SOL-based tokens in the sector have seen a 13.3% weekly increase, according to CoinGecko data. “That generally puts some bid behind SOL,” Daan said, adding that, “As long as memes run, I think SOL does too.”

Meanwhile, crypto analyst Alex Clay highlighted that the cryptocurrency has been in a bullish megaphone formation for over a year, and “Once Large Caps catch the Real Bull Run,” Solana will lead the market.

During this period, SOL has traded between the upper and the lower boundary, with its latest retest of the pattern’s support occurring in April. Since then, the cryptocurrency has bounced toward the mid-zone of the formation, holding the 50-day EMA, 100-day EMA, and 200-day EMA as dynamic support.

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If it continues to move between the pattern’s boundaries, Solana could be poised for a breakout toward the megaphone’s ascending resistance, at around the $350 level. To the analyst, “Breakout of ATH and Price Discovery is inevitable,” with the initial targets sitting around $350-$400.

As of this writing, SOL trades at $177, a 2% increase in the daily timeframe.

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Solana’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: SOLUSDT on TradingView

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